Signed judgment

1. The Court notes Leanne Mercer’s candour regarding the absence of formal evidence. On an interim application for maintenance pending suit, the Court must consider immediate necessity. As £4,800 remains liquid in her account and is not subject to any conclusive legal restriction, an immediate financial emergency has not been established. Order 2. The Defendant, Owen Mercer, shall continue to pay the £780 mortgage directly in order to preserve the family asset. 3. The application for additional interim monthly maintenance is refused. 4. Both parties shall provide full Form E financial disclosure within 28 days for a comprehensive review at the next hearing.