The WLR Daily case summaries
[2018] WLR (D) 444
Court of Appeal
Thum v Thum
[2018] EWCA Civ 624
2018 March 15; July 12
King, David Richards, Moylan LJJ
Marriage— Divorce— Service— Wife issuing divorce petition in High Court but petition not served forthwith— Husband issuing petition in Germany prior to service of wife’s petition— Whether continuing and immediate obligation to serve petition “as soon as possible” or “as soon as practicable”— Whether delay in service constituting failure to take required steps necessary for issuing court to remain seised—
FPR
r 7.8
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Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003, art 16(1)(a)