H v M [2025] EWHC 2647 (Fam) (11 July 2025)

H v M [2025] EWHC 2647 (Fam) (11 July 2025)

The order permits a single updated and consolidated expert report as recommended by BDO LLP, with both parties entitled to submit questions and commentary, each bearing their own costs in the first instance. This approach ensures the FDR is effective and based on the best available evidence.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 2647 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: H; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Family Law Application / Post Hearing Application for Clarification or Extension of Order
Outcome
Application granted in favour of the Husband.
Legal Topics
Expert Evidence, Case Management, Costs, Financial Dispute Resolution (fdr)
Family Law Expert Evidence Case Management Costs Financial Dispute Resolution (fdr)

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Parties

H

Applicant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Application / Post Hearing Application for Clarification or Extension of Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the order of 3 April 2025 permits an updated and consolidated expert report
  2. 2 Whether BDO LLP must respond to all questions and feedback from the parties
  3. 3 Responsibility for costs arising from expert questions and report updates

Ratio Decidendi

The order permits a single updated and consolidated expert report as recommended by BDO LLP, with both parties entitled to submit questions and commentary, each bearing their own costs in the first instance. This approach ensures the FDR is effective and based on the best available evidence.

Court Disposition

Application granted in favour of the Husband.

Orders

  • A single updated and consolidated expert report to be prepared by BDO LLP, incorporating the most recent financial information and parties' questions.
  • BDO LLP to respond to all questions and commentary from both parties, with each party initially responsible for their own costs incurred thereby.