A v B [1979] JLR 125 (11 October 1979)
- Citation
- [1979] JLR 125
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- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Family Law Application / Judgment
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- Family Law Application / Judgment
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Holding and result
The court may order a lump sum payment to the wife to enable the purchase of a house for herself and the young children, while preserving the family home in the occupation of the husband so that the children may return there when older if they wish.
Court disposition
lump sum payment ordered to wife; family home preserved for husband
Orders
- Lump sum payment to wife for purchase of house for herself and young children
- Family home to remain in occupation of husband
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Material facts
Parties
A
ApplicantB
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Family Law Application / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the court may order a lump sum payment to the wife to enable purchase of a house for herself and young children while preserving the family home for the husband
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant seeks provision for accommodation for herself and the young children, requesting a lump sum payment to enable the purchase of a house.
- Respondent
- The respondent wishes to retain occupation of the family home, allowing the children to return when older if they wish.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
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[1979] JLR 125
Provision of homes for all family members should be the court's first consideration in financial provision cases.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court may order a lump sum payment to the wife to enable the purchase of a house for herself and the young children, while preserving the family home in the occupation of the husband so that the children may return there when older if they wish.
Court disposition
lump sum payment ordered to wife; family home preserved for husband
- Lump sum payment to wife for purchase of house for herself and young children
- Family home to remain in occupation of husband
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