Golubovich v Golubovich

Golubovich v Golubovich

The judge below acted within his discretion in granting permission under Part III, refusing the adjournment, and making the financial award. The criticisms advanced did not account for the exceptional facts, the husband's conduct, and the evidence available. The orders were justified and should not be disturbed on...

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Parties
Appellant: Ilya Golubovich; Respondent: Elena Golubovich
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Family Law Appeal / Appeal From Financial Orders After Divorce Recognition
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees, Financial Relief After Foreign Divorce, Jurisdictional Appropriateness, Ancillary Relief, Disclosure Obligations
Family Law Private International Law Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decrees Financial Relief After Foreign Divorce Jurisdictional Appropriateness Ancillary Relief Disclosure Obligations

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Parties

Ilya Golubovich

Appellant

Elena Golubovich

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal / Appeal From Financial Orders After Divorce Recognition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether permission to proceed under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 was properly granted
  2. 2 Whether refusal to adjourn the proceedings was justified
  3. 3 Whether the financial award was appropriate given the husband's means and connections to England and Russia

Ratio Decidendi

The judge below acted within his discretion in granting permission under Part III, refusing the adjournment, and making the financial award. The criticisms advanced did not account for the exceptional facts, the husband's conduct, and the evidence available. The orders were justified and should not be disturbed on appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals against the orders of 14 July and 16 August dismissed