Z (No.5) (Enforcement), Re

Z (No.5) (Enforcement), Re

Given the father's deliberate and ongoing contempt, non-compliance with financial orders, residence abroad, and Zoe's exceptional needs, capitalisation of child support, continuation of the freezing order, and a Hadkinson order are necessary to secure justice and enforce the court's award. Costs are justified on an indemnity basis due to the father's unreasonable litigation conduct.

Parties
Applicant: X; First Respondent: Y; Second Respondent: The Z Trust
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 Proceedings / Enforcement Judgment
Outcome
Applications for continuation of freezing order, capitalisation of support, Hadkinson order, and indemnity costs granted.
Legal Topics
Child Maintenance, Enforcement of Financial Orders, Freezing Orders, Capitalisation of Periodical Payments, Hadkinson Orders, Costs
Family Law Child Law Trusts and Estates Child Maintenance Enforcement of Financial Orders Freezing Orders Capitalisation of Periodical Payments Hadkinson Orders +1 more

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Parties

X

Applicant

Y

First Respondent

The Z Trust

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 Proceedings / Enforcement Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to continue a worldwide freezing order against the father and the Z Trust
  2. 2 Whether to capitalise ongoing child support, nanny care, and education payments
  3. 3 Whether to grant a Hadkinson order preventing the father from being heard until compliance

Ratio Decidendi

Given the father's deliberate and ongoing contempt, non-compliance with financial orders, residence abroad, and Zoe's exceptional needs, capitalisation of child support, continuation of the freezing order, and a Hadkinson order are necessary to secure justice and enforce the court's award. Costs are justified on an indemnity basis due to the father's unreasonable litigation conduct.

Court Disposition

Applications for continuation of freezing order, capitalisation of support, Hadkinson order, and indemnity costs granted.

Orders

  • Freezing order continued in the sum of £8,662,940.46 against the father and Z Trust.
  • Capitalisation of child support, nanny care, and education payments ordered, to be held by Connor Broadley Ltd for Zoe's benefit.