Death of a Spouse During Divorce - A Bite Sized Update for Family Lawyers

Introduction

This webinar will examine the legal implications that arise when a spouse dies during ongoing divorce and financial remedy proceedings. It will provide an up-to-date overview of how the law addresses such circumstances, outlining the key principles and procedural consequences that follow.

A clear understanding of this area is essential for all family law practitioners, as the unexpected death of a client or their spouse can have significant effects on the progression and outcome of both divorce and financial claims. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these complex situations with confidence and clarity.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The impact of death on divorce proceedings and financial remedies
• Is death a Barder event?
• Death before Decree Absolute
• Death after Decree Absolute but before approval of Order
• Death after Decree Absolute but before implementation of order
• Hasan v ul-Hassan and other relevant case law

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 20th April 2026

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