Moignard v Campbell [1969] JJ 1095 (02 May 1969)

Moignard v Campbell [1969] JJ 1095 (02 May 1969)

Financial provision on divorce must consider the employed wife's contribution to assets and the matrimonial home, the conduct of the parties, their financial positions and prospects, and may favor a lump sum over continuing provision.

Citation
[1969] JJ 1095
Parties
Applicant: Moignard; Respondent: Campbell
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 May 1969
Procedural Posture
Divorce/financial Provision / Judgment
Outcome
Guidance on financial provision; no specific order detailed in summary
Legal Topics
Financial Provision, Division of Assets, Matrimonial Home, Employment of Wife, Lump Sum Vs Continuing Provision
Family Law Financial Provision Division of Assets Matrimonial Home Employment of Wife Lump Sum Vs Continuing Provision

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Parties

Moignard

Applicant

Campbell

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce/financial Provision / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an employed wife is deemed to contribute to the husband's assets and the matrimonial home even if the husband is the legal owner
  2. 2 What factors should be considered in making financial provision on divorce

Ratio Decidendi

Financial provision on divorce must consider the employed wife's contribution to assets and the matrimonial home, the conduct of the parties, their financial positions and prospects, and may favor a lump sum over continuing provision.

Court Disposition

Guidance on financial provision; no specific order detailed in summary