H v M

H v M

The order permits a single updated and consolidated expert report, and the expert must respond to each party's questions and commentary, with each party bearing the costs incurred by their questions in the first instance.

Parties
Applicant: H; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Application for Clarification or Extension of Previous Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Case Management, Expert Evidence, Costs
Family Law Case Management Expert Evidence Costs

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Parties

H

Applicant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Application for Clarification or Extension of Previous Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether paragraphs 29 and 30 of the order dated 3 April 2025 should be varied to allow for an updated consolidated expert report
  2. 2 Clarification of paragraph 29(b)(i) regarding expert's response to parties' questions
  3. 3 Costs allocation for the application

Ratio Decidendi

The order permits a single updated and consolidated expert report, and the expert must respond to each party's questions and commentary, with each party bearing the costs incurred by their questions in the first instance.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • A single updated and consolidated expert report is permitted as per the expert's suggestion.
  • BDO shall comment and respond to each party’s questions and commentary, with each party individually responsible for the costs incurred.