Howarth v McBride [1984] JLR 1 (07 February 1984)

Howarth v McBride [1984] JLR 1 (07 February 1984)

The court held that it is legitimate to consider the factors in the English Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s.25 as guidance when deciding financial provision in Jersey.

Citation
[1984] JLR 1
Parties
Applicant: Howarth; Respondent: McBride
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 February 1984
Procedural Posture
Family Law / Judgment
Outcome
guidance provided
Legal Topics
Financial Provision, Factors for Financial Provision, Guidance From English Law
Family Law Financial Provision Factors for Financial Provision Guidance From English Law

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Parties

Howarth

Applicant

McBride

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether factors in English Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s.25 may be considered in Jersey for financial provision

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that it is legitimate to consider the factors in the English Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s.25 as guidance when deciding financial provision in Jersey.

Court Disposition

guidance provided