First Wives Club

Posted 15/10/2015

The Supreme Court gave an important decision yesterday on two high value cases which overturned previous decisions and emphasised the importance of full and frank disclosure in Divorce cases.

Alison Sharland and Varsha Gohil both appealed to the Supreme Court because they believed their husbands had not, for a variety of reasons, provided a financial disclosure which fully evaluated the size of their asset pool.  The Court agreed with the wives that full and frank disclosure is necessary.

Ashtons Legal family law partner, Stephen Williams says: “Full and frank disclosure has always been required and it comes as no surprise that the Supreme Court has made this decision. Spouses beware – if they forget or omit the fullest of details, it leaves the gate open for appeals of this sort.”

Stephen Williams – Partner (pictured)