JV v MV (No 2)

JV v MV (No 2)

The husband's argument to keep the wife locked into the company without a clear exit route was unreasonable, justifying a costs order against him. The court considered the husband's vulnerability but found a limited costs order appropriate.

Parties
Applicant: JV; Respondent: MV
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Costs Ruling After Final Judgment
Outcome
Limited costs order in favour of the wife
Legal Topics
Financial Remedies, Costs, Exit From Business Interest in Divorce
Family Law Financial Remedies Costs Exit From Business Interest in Divorce

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Parties

JV

Applicant

MV

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Costs Ruling After Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the wife should receive her costs or a sum towards her costs
  2. 2 Whether the husband's resistance to an exit event was reasonable

Ratio Decidendi

The husband's argument to keep the wife locked into the company without a clear exit route was unreasonable, justifying a costs order against him. The court considered the husband's vulnerability but found a limited costs order appropriate.

Court Disposition

Limited costs order in favour of the wife

Orders

  • The husband shall pay £225,000 towards the costs of the wife.