M v W [1989] UR 005 (09 January 1989)

M v W [1989] UR 005 (09 January 1989)

The court determined asset division and custody based on statutory principles of fairness and the best interests of the children.

Citation
[1989] UR 005
Parties
Applicant: M; Respondent: W
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 January 1989
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
partially granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Child Custody

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Parties

M

Applicant

W

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

  1. 1 division of matrimonial assets
  2. 2 custody of children

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined asset division and custody based on statutory principles of fairness and the best interests of the children.

Court Disposition

partially granted

Orders

  • Matrimonial assets to be divided equitably
  • Primary custody awarded to applicant