TK v AC

TK v AC

The appeal is allowed because there is no identifiable source of funds for maintenance payments, and any order would only increase the husband's unsustainable debt; thus, paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Recorder’s order are set aside.

Parties
Appellant: TK; Respondent: AC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Maintenance, Periodical Payments, Legal Services Order, Financial Relief, Appeal
Family Law Maintenance Periodical Payments Legal Services Order Financial Relief Appeal

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Parties

TK

Appellant

AC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is appropriate to order periodical payments where the payer has no assets, income, and is heavily indebted
  2. 2 Whether maintenance can be ordered to be paid out of debt
  3. 3 Appropriateness of legal services order given current circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is allowed because there is no identifiable source of funds for maintenance payments, and any order would only increase the husband's unsustainable debt; thus, paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Recorder’s order are set aside.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Recorder’s order of 14 April 2023 are set aside.
  • Legal services order is discharged.