Croft v Moy [1971] JJ 1793 (11 June 1971)

The wife's standard of living should not be reduced more than is necessary due to the separation, and voluntary maintenance by the husband is a relevant factor in refusing secured provision.

Citation: [1971] JJ 1793
Parties: Applicant: Croft; Respondent: Moy
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 11 June 1971
Procedural Posture: Family Law / Judgment
Outcome: Secured provision refused; voluntary maintenance by husband considered sufficient.
Legal Topics: Financial Provision, Maintenance, Standard of Living, Cohabitation, Secured Provision

Family Law Financial Provision Maintenance Standard of Living Cohabitation Secured Provision

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Parties

Croft

Applicant

Moy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the wife's standard of living should be reduced following termination of cohabitation due to the husband's conduct
2 Whether the wife is entitled to secured provision given voluntary maintenance by the husband

Ratio Decidendi

The wife's standard of living should not be reduced more than is necessary due to the separation, and voluntary maintenance by the husband is a relevant factor in refusing secured provision.

Court Disposition

Secured provision refused; voluntary maintenance by husband considered sufficient.