The judge acknowledged that Mr R has maintained a strong relationship with his children and has regular direct contact with them. The court heard Ms C’s life expectancy has been significantly reduced after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 for which she has been hospitalised several times. AdvertisementThe court heard that she was employed before developing ill health and was no longer capable of working. The court heard she had to live with her sister for a period but had now been given social housing. Ms Justice Cahill said there were also significant questions about where Mr R held his money.