ABSTRACT
Crozier v Crozier (1994) H and W made a ‘clean break’ settlement whereby H transferred his interest (half-share) in the family home, which was valued at around £10,000, to W in settlement of her financial claims. A nominal maintenance order was made for the child of the family, X, who lived with W. W was to accept full responsibility for maintaining X. W was receiving income support. The DSS asked for and obtained an order from the magistrates ordering H to make a contribution to X’s maintenance. H later became liable to pay child support for X and he asked for leave to appeal out of time in order to recover his half-share in the matrimonial home.
