U -v- V (Matrimonial) [2015] JRC 155 (14 July 2015)

U -v- V (Matrimonial) [2015] JRC 155 (14 July 2015)

There is no sufficient basis to vary the interim spousal maintenance so close to the final hearing, particularly when the consent order has lasted so long and no clear necessity is shown.

Citation
[2015] JRC 155
Parties
Applicant: V; Respondent: U
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Variation of Interim Spousal Maintenance / Interlocutory Applications Prior to Final Hearing
Outcome
Both applications for variation of interim spousal maintenance are dismissed.
Legal Topics
Spousal Maintenance, Variation of Maintenance, Interim Orders
Family Law Spousal Maintenance Variation of Maintenance Interim Orders

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Parties

V

Applicant

U

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Variation of Interim Spousal Maintenance / Interlocutory Applications Prior to Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should the interim spousal maintenance be varied prior to the final hearing?
  2. 2 Is there sufficient basis for reduction or increase in interim spousal maintenance?

Ratio Decidendi

There is no sufficient basis to vary the interim spousal maintenance so close to the final hearing, particularly when the consent order has lasted so long and no clear necessity is shown.

Court Disposition

Both applications for variation of interim spousal maintenance are dismissed.

Orders

  • Spousal maintenance remains at £2,800 per month pending final hearing.
  • Matter of costs left to be argued at end of final hearing.