K v K [2026] EWFC 83 (B) (09 March 2026)

K v K [2026] EWFC 83 (B) (09 March 2026)

The husband's application to set aside the consent order fails because he did not establish any of the exceptional grounds required (fraud, material non-disclosure, mistake, or unforeseen event). The transcript and evidence showed he had capacity, was given ample opportunity to reflect, and the alleged 28-day reconsideration period was a misunderstanding. The judge's conduct was proper, and the order was fair, prioritizing the children's housing needs. No error of the court or procedural irregularity was found.

Citation
[2026] EWFC 83 (B)
Parties
Applicant: K; Respondent: K
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Financial Remedy (family) / Application to Set Aside Consent Order After FDR
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Financial Remedy, Consent Orders, Set Aside Applications, Capacity, Non Disclosure, Fraud, Children's Housing Needs
Family Law Financial Remedy Consent Orders Set Aside Applications Capacity Non Disclosure Fraud Children's Housing Needs

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Parties

K

Applicant

K

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Financial Remedy (family) / Application to Set Aside Consent Order After FDR

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the consent order made at FDR should be set aside due to alleged lack of capacity, duress, non-disclosure, or fraud
  2. 2 Whether the husband was given a 28-day period to reconsider the order
  3. 3 Whether the court should sign transfer documentation for the family home due to anticipated non-cooperation

Ratio Decidendi

The husband's application to set aside the consent order fails because he did not establish any of the exceptional grounds required (fraud, material non-disclosure, mistake, or unforeseen event). The transcript and evidence showed he had capacity, was given ample opportunity to reflect, and the alleged 28-day reconsideration period was a misunderstanding. The judge's conduct was proper, and the order was fair, prioritizing the children's housing needs. No error of the court or procedural irregularity was found.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application to set aside consent order is dismissed
  • Court grants permission for the wife's solicitors to sign transfer documentation for the family home if the husband does not cooperate