11/4/2014
START DATE
END DATE
6/26/2015
Tanya McElroy v. Montgomery Nearon
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family Law Maintenance Orders Reciprocal Enforcement
IAN R.C. KAWALEY CJ
Jai Pachai (Wakefield Quin Limited)
Respondent in Person
FACTS OF THE CASE:
McElroy appealed against a decision to vary maintenance payment orders registered from Maryland Court to Bermuda. Nearon sought variation due to changed circumstances. Bermuda court initially varied the order but was challenged for jurisdiction.
SUMMARY:
Jurisdiction to vary foreign maintenance orders under Bermuda law and the impact of financial circumstances on maintenance payments.
OUTCOMES:
Order set aside in part; matter remitted back to Family Court for lawful handling.
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