Hearings
England & Wales
12 Jul 1984 [1985] Fam 106; [1985] 2 WLR 86; [1985] 1 All ER 506, Fam D
19 Mar 1985 [1985] Fam 106; [1985] 3 WLR 125; [1985] 2 All ER 733, CA
Lawrence v Lawrence
Subject Matter
HUSBAND AND WIFE — Nullity — Foreign decree, validity — Capacity to marry — Brazilian woman granted decree of divorce in Nevada — Decree not recognised in Brazil — Subsequent marriage in Nevada to petitioner having English domicile — Matrimonial home established in England — Whether wife having capacity to marry
[1985] Fam 106; [1985] 2 WLR 86; [1985] 1 All ER 506, Fam D
[1985] Fam 106; [1985] 3 WLR 125; [1985] 2 All ER 733, CA
Appellate History
Lawrence v Lawrence [1985] Fam 106; [1985] 2 WLR 86; [1985] 1 All ER 506, Fam D
Order of Anthony Lincoln J affirmed
Lawrence v Lawrence [1985] Fam 106; [1985] 3 WLR 125; [1985] 2 All ER 733, CA