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Mills-McCartney judgment reveals all

Paul McCartney & Heather Mills It seems to me that this judgment demonstrates compellingly that not even the most civilised justice system on the planet can compensate for irrationality on the part of a litigant in person. More than in any other emotionally-charged dispute, lawyers (especially when well advised by a forensic accountant) play a vital role in divorce cases. Collaborative solutions to reaching amicable financial settlements are most welcome, but they cannot be expected to work effectively in circumstances where it is suspected that less than full disclosure has been made of financial means or where irrationality interferes with the behaviour, expectations and emotions of one or both parties. The ultimate objective in divorce settlements must to to achieve fairness whilst minimising anxiety for both parties and, where children are involved, maximising the opportunities for the divorcing couple to enjoy some form of constructive relationship thereafter. Achieving this objective requires straight forwardness on behalf of both parties from the outset.

18-Mar-2008

6:16 pm