Alvina Collardeau v Michael Fuchs (Contempt of Court: Sentencing)

Alvina Collardeau v Michael Fuchs (Contempt of Court: Sentencing)

The breach of the court order was serious but, given full compliance with financial obligations, payment of substantial costs, and the context, no separate penalty for contempt is appropriate; costs are summarily assessed.

Parties
Claimant: Alvina Collardeau; Defendant: Michael Fuchs
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
No separate penalty imposed for contempt; costs awarded.
Legal Topics
Financial Remedy Enforcement, Committal for Contempt, Sentencing for Contempt, Costs Assessment
Family Law Contempt of Court Financial Remedy Enforcement Committal for Contempt Sentencing for Contempt Costs Assessment

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Parties

Alvina Collardeau

Claimant

Michael Fuchs

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the court order by selling ML1 property
  2. 2 Appropriate penalty for contempt of court
  3. 3 Assessment of costs in contempt proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The breach of the court order was serious but, given full compliance with financial obligations, payment of substantial costs, and the context, no separate penalty for contempt is appropriate; costs are summarily assessed.

Court Disposition

No separate penalty imposed for contempt; costs awarded.

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Claimant's costs summarily assessed at £100,000 inclusive of VAT within 21 days.
  • No fine, imprisonment, or sequestration imposed for contempt.