De Souza v Figueiredo

Given the urgency, the child's imminent risk of homelessness, and the father's financial capacity, the court must order an interim lump sum to secure appropriate housing for the child and mother.

Parties: Applicant: Ms De Souza; Respondent: Mr Figueiredo
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 24 February 2025
Procedural Posture: Family / Interim Application; Urgent Hearing
Outcome: Interim lump sum order granted
Legal Topics: Interim Financial Provision, Child Housing Needs, Lump Sum Order

Family Law Interim Financial Provision Child Housing Needs Lump Sum Order

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Parties

Ms De Souza

Applicant

Mr Figueiredo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Interim Application; Urgent Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court should order the father to pay a lump sum to secure housing for the child and mother on an urgent interim basis

Ratio Decidendi

Given the urgency, the child's imminent risk of homelessness, and the father's financial capacity, the court must order an interim lump sum to secure appropriate housing for the child and mother.

Court Disposition

Interim lump sum order granted

Orders

Father to pay mother £21,000 within 21 days as an interim lump sum for housing
Permission to appeal refused