In Divorce, there are no secrets

A recent case in the Court of Appeal threatens to impact the financial and legal world heavily.&nbsp; A ruling is expected to be given today which will determine how far spouses can go in finding confidential documents in divorce proceedings. <br><br><br><br>The case involves the multimillionaire Vivian Imerman, the former owner of Del Monte Foods, and his wife Lisa Imerman. Mr Imerman is trying to stop his wife from using confidential documents that were downloaded from his computer, in a divorce dispute estimated at £400 million.<br><br>&nbsp;<br>The verdict, which is expected to be announced today, will most likely have implications that go beyond the scope of UK divorce proceedings. <br><br><br>The case revolves around some documents that were downloaded from a private computer, and so the three appeal judges will have to determine where breach of privacy begins and full disclosure ends. <br><br><br>It is after all, a well established principle that spouses can take documents that they find lying around, if they believe that financial information is being concealed from them. But where do you draw the line?<br><br><br>Because of the nature of the digital age, this case could effectively alter the way in which business disputes as well as family disputes are settled and fought. <br><br><br>Solicitors in the UK will look forward eagerly to hearing the final verdict. <br>Antonia Torr is a graduate from the University of Leicester, with a degree in Law with European Union Law. Having enjoyed writing from a young age, Antonia has received numerous awards that act as a testament to her quality of writing. Top rated <a href="http://www.qualitysolicitors.com/guides/divorce">Divorce Solicitors</a>, please visit our website at http://www.qualitysolicitors.com

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Antonia Torr is a graduate from the University of Leicester, with a degree in Law with European Union Law. Having enjoyed writing from a young age, Antonia has received numerous awards that act as a testament to her quality of writing.

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