S v S

S v S

Where parties have agreed to be bound by an arbitral award under the IFLA Scheme and jointly seek approval of a consent order reflecting that award, the court should approve the order unless there is a compelling reason not to, respecting party autonomy and the integrity of the arbitral process.

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Parties
Petitioner: S; Respondent: S
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 January 2014
Procedural Posture
Family Financial Remedy / Application for Approval of Consent Order Following Arbitration
Outcome
consent order approved
Legal Topics
Arbitration in Family Financial Proceedings, Approval of Consent Orders, Party Autonomy, Notice to Show Cause Procedure
Family Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Arbitration in Family Financial Proceedings Approval of Consent Orders Party Autonomy Notice to Show Cause Procedure

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Parties

S

Petitioner

S

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Financial Remedy / Application for Approval of Consent Order Following Arbitration

  1. 1 Should the court approve a consent order reflecting an arbitral award under the IFLA Scheme?
  2. 2 What is the proper judicial approach to applications for consent orders following arbitration in family financial disputes?

Ratio Decidendi

Where parties have agreed to be bound by an arbitral award under the IFLA Scheme and jointly seek approval of a consent order reflecting that award, the court should approve the order unless there is a compelling reason not to, respecting party autonomy and the integrity of the arbitral process.

Court Disposition

consent order approved

Orders

  • Consent order reflecting the arbitral award approved as lodged.
  • Parties may use streamlined process for approval of consent orders in similar cases.