14 Nov 2017
The Court refused leave to appeal because the applicant had no realistic prospect of success: the trial judge lawfully exercised discretion in varying maintenance and in fixing the commencement date as 1 November 2016 given the applicant's delay; there was no demonstrable error warranting appellate interference.
14 Oct 2016
Respondent's application to reduce spousal maintenance was dismissed because he failed to discharge the evidential burden of proving a substantive change in financial circumstances; his uncorroborated assertions and refusal to produce readily available documentary evidence warranted an adverse inference; applicant lacks present capacity to earn; original consent order remains in force and respondent must repay arrears with interest and costs in instalments.