Setting Aside a Financial Remedy Order - A Bite-Sized Update

Introduction

The principle of finality is fundamental to financial remedy orders but there are circumstances where an application to set aside may be appropriate. This bite-sized webinar provides a practical overview of the legal framework, procedural routes and key grounds for setting aside financial remedy orders.

Designed for family law practitioners, this webinar will explore the latest case law developments, highlight the court's current approach and offer practical guidance on identifying, assessing and advising on potential set-aside applications. Ideal as both a refresher and an update, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate this evolving area of practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• A brief re-cap of the process of setting aside a financial remedy order
• Overview of the main ways to set aside a financial remedy order
• A brief overview of Barder events and Thwaite jurisdiction
• Looking at the role of PD 36N
• Analysis of Cummings v Fawn and De Renėe v Galbraith-Marten
• Overview of some recent cases that demonstrate the court’s approach such as K v K [2026] and X v Y
• Importance of case theory
• Practical hints and tips

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 31st March 2027

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