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25/06/2009
Divorce law prompts Spencer change of approach |
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Earl Spencer and his estranged wife have opted to settle their marital dispute out of court after failing to ban reporters from their High Court hearing.
The move came after the judge ruled against lawyers from both sides arguing that the case should be held without court reporters, noting new rules on family cases that guarantee more freedom for journalists to disclose details.
Mr Justice Munby said: "You can't have one law for the celebrity and another for those who live their lives in tranquility and anonymity."
It was following this move that representatives for both sides decided to enter talks to broker a deal.
Those facing divorce who may wish to avoid details being made public could benefit from seeing a divorce lawyer to seek to arrange an out-of-court settlement.
Another high-profile case where details were made public recently was that of tycoon Scot Young, who was ordered to disclose the whereabouts of his £400 million fortune after he claimed he was penniless and unable to pay his ex-wife anything.
Written by Laurence Smith
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