TW v PL

TW v PL

There were no vitiating circumstances justifying setting aside the agreement; the father is bound by the agreement and it is approved as a court order.

Parties
Applicant: TW; Respondent: PL
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Agreement approved and made a court order.
Legal Topics
Financial Provision for Child, Schedule 1 Children Act 1989, Consent Orders, Vitiating Factors in Agreements
Family Law Financial Provision for Child Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 Consent Orders Vitiating Factors in Agreements

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Parties

TW

Applicant

PL

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the agreement between the parties for financial provision should be approved as a court order
  2. 2 Whether there are vitiating circumstances justifying setting aside the agreement

Ratio Decidendi

There were no vitiating circumstances justifying setting aside the agreement; the father is bound by the agreement and it is approved as a court order.

Court Disposition

Agreement approved and made a court order.

Orders

  • Father to pay £1,600 per month for maintenance of NW.
  • Undertakings given by the mother are binding and enforceable.