What is the ratio in Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane?

Financial provision on divorce should be guided by three principles: meeting needs, compensation for relationship-generated disadvantage, and equal sharing of matrimonial property.

What did the court decide in Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane?

The House of Lords established the three-strand approach to financial provision, with equal sharing as the starting point for matrimonial assets, subject to departure for good reason.

Why is Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane important for family law?

It provided the principled framework that governs all modern matrimonial finance cases, replacing discretionary approaches with clear guiding principles based on partnership theory.

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