Olivia Piercy comments on domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings in The Times
Olivia’s comments were published in The Times, 17 October 2024, and can be seen here.
Olivia Piercy, Partner in our Family & Relationships department, is quoted in The Times following the release of Resolution’s report Domestic Abuse in Financial Remedy Proceedings, which she co-led.
The report calls for greater judicial recognition of domestic abuse particularly economic abuse when determining financial settlements in divorce cases. Olivia highlights that financial manipulation is a common tactic in abusive relationships, with perpetrators often withholding funds, hiding assets, delaying proceedings, breaching court orders, or using bullying tactics to prevent a fair outcome for their former partners.
The article underscores growing concern among family lawyers that the current legal framework does not adequately protect victims of abuse during financial remedy proceedings. With increasing awareness of the long-term impact of coercive and controlling behaviour, legal professionals are urging the courts to take a more informed and sensitive approach. The report advocates for reforms that would ensure abuse is properly considered in financial decisions, helping to safeguard vulnerable individuals and promote fairer outcomes in family law.
Read the full article on The Times website [subscription required].