Sentences with phrase «country against a spouse»

Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 provides a mechanism in certain circumstances for a claim to be brought in this country against a spouse or former spouse even if financial provision has already been made by a foreign court.

Not exact matches

This issue arises when a woman with healthcare through her or her spouse's employer (which is how most of us get healthcare in this country) has an employer who is against contraception and does not want any employees to have access to contraception.

The English courts do not open their doors to just anyone who wishes to take advantage of our divorce laws, but rather requires spouses to demonstrate a real connection to this country, and are constantly on guard against «forum shopping».

Although this novel approach in Darby had no impact on the husband so long as he remained in Costa Rica, if a similar order were made against a spouse who resided within Canada and held assets in a foreign jurisdiction, it could prove to be a powerful tool in ensuring that the other spouse received their fair portion of any matrimonial assets held outside of the country.

A spouse may also request a temporary injunction against the other party's conduct during a pending divorce — for example, a parent may want to prevent the other spouse from taking the child to another state or out of the country.