ABSTRACT

Factors considered by the court in making orders under sections 23, 24, or 24A

When the court is asked to exercise its powers under the above sections, there are various factors to which it must have regard, which are set out here in a checklist. It is also worth using the criteria in section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 as a checklist for yourself when preparing the case, to assist you in obtaining information from your client.