A v B [1979] JLR 125 (11 October 1979)

A v B [1979] JLR 125 (11 October 1979)

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.

Citation
[1979] JLR 125
Parties
Applicant: A; Respondent: B
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 October 1979
Procedural Posture
Family Law Application / Judgment
Outcome
lump sum payment ordered to wife; family home preserved for husband
Legal Topics
Financial Provision, Accommodation for Family, Lump Sum Payment
Family Law Financial Provision Accommodation for Family Lump Sum Payment

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Parties

A

Applicant

B

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 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

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

Orders

  • Lump sum payment to wife for purchase of house for herself and young children
  • Family home to remain in occupation of husband