Small Money Financial Remedy Cases - Practical Tips for Family Lawyers

Introduction

Small money financial remedy cases require practitioners to balance legal principle, proportionality and the practical realities faced by clients. This webinar provides a practical overview of how the courts approach lower-value financial remedy claims, focusing on the needs principle, judicial discretion and the application of the section 25 factors.

Ideal for family lawyers looking to strengthen their knowledge in this important area, this webinar will explore what constitutes a 'small money' case, examine the key authorities shaping judicial decision-making and provide practical guidance for achieving effective outcomes in cases involving modest assets.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An overview of what is a ‘small money’ case
• What are the court’s central considerations?
• The interaction of small money cases with the needs principle
• What is the impact of the standard of living?
• Importance of case theory
• Analysis of recent small money cases and the court’s treatment of key issues
• Practical hints and tips

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 17th March 2027

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