Jane Mulcahy tried to sue her former lawyers (Picture: PA)

A British woman tried to sue her former lawyers because they failed to tell her the divorce settlement she wanted would cause the end of her marriage.

Jane Mulcahy attempted to take action against two law firms that she had used, saying they did not make it clear what the outcomes of her divorce proceedings would be.

It is believed Ms Mulcahy is Catholic and that her lawyers had not taken her faith into account, the Independent reported.

She claims that judicial separation, which is less severe than divorce, should have been recommended instead.


The details of the attempted legal action were revealed at an appeal court hearing after Ms Mulcahy objected to the outcome of her original case.

Lord Justice Briggs, who presided over the appeal proceedings, said that Ms Mulcahy’s claim was a ‘striking’ one and her case was rejected by the court.