What is the ratio in White v White?

The ratio is that fairness requires equality to be the starting point in financial provision on divorce, with departure only where good reason exists based on s25 factors.

What did the court decide in White v White?

The House of Lords rejected the 'reasonable requirements' test and established the 'yardstick of equality' principle for determining financial awards on divorce.

Why is White v White important for family law?

It revolutionized matrimonial finance by establishing equality as the starting point and recognizing homemaker contributions as equally valuable to financial contributions.

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