Practical Math & Legal Literacy

Using the Law to Solve Real-Life Math Problems Most Adults Face

Latest Case BRIEF...DAVIS V DAVIS (2019)

The Maths Court™

"Real Cases. Real Numbers. Real Lives."

Welcome! At The Maths Court, we examine real legal issues that most adults face and use these cases to engage in problem-solving, thereby highlighting the practical importance of Math. This revolutionary approach to teaching and learning makes math more practical for both adult learners and students.... More


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Davis v Davis (2019)

CASE FILE NO.1: THE MATH OF BEING MARRIED WITH SEPARATE LIFESTYLES ETC...

"The purpose of the powers conferred on the Court in proceedings for financial relief is to enable the court to make fair financial arrangements on or after divorce."Halsbury’s Laws of England, as cited in the Judgment.

The Core Conflict: After a marriage spanning from 2004 to 2010, a retired secretary and a 65-year-old contractor must now calculate the "price of parting." With medical issues sending both parties to Puerto Rico for treatment and monthly pensions at stake, the Court must now put Math on trial: What is a "fair" monthly maintenance for the wife?....and more!

"How did a $3000 monthly maintenance claim by the wife capitulate into an $800 monthly award?"


"Under Oath" (2026) by Alton - Digital Art

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Case Briefs

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Math on Trial

See how Math wins every time! Real Cases. Real Numbers. Life-changing decisions.

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