Judith Fitton.

Partner

Judith is a Partner in our Family team. She works mainly in the field of high net worth divorces with a particular skill in the forensic aspect of cases. She is experienced in investigation complex financial arrangements, including pension schemes and assets held overseas.

Judith has over twenty years’ experience in family law and is the expert in our department in cohabitee matters and any disputes between non-married couples as to their property interests.

Judith has been accredited as a Specialist in the fields of Cohabitee Disputes and Complex Financial Remedies in high net worth asset cases by Resolution (the national organisation of family lawyers).

She is known for her ability to present issues in a clear and straight forward manner and her pragmatic and constructive advice.

+44 (0)1932 590557

judith.fitton@mundays.co.uk

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The Legal 500 UK 2019 leading individual Judith Fitton’s expertise ranges from financial investigations, including those relating to overseas assets to assisting cohabitees following relationship breakdowns.

The Legal 500 UK

Cohabitees→

It is a popular misconception that living together with your partner can give you rights as a “common law husband or wife” – in fact the law will treat you very differently from a married couple should your relationship break down.

Finances→

At Mundays you can be confident that we have the expertise to handle financial matters relating to your Divorce or separation. We have an extremely strong team of lawyers, many of whom have significant experience in dealing with complex and high value cases, involving businesses, trusts, offshore assets and pensions.

Divorce→

Picking up the phone to make that first appointment with a family lawyer can be a difficult first step, but at Mundays you will always be able to speak to an experienced team member who can talk you through any concerns and can make an appointment for you to come in and meet with one of us.

Pre-nuptial agreements→

If you are getting married or entering into a Civil Partnership and you have wealth to protect, then you should consider having a pre-nuptial Agreement. These agreements can also be drafted after the ceremony has taken place (post-nuptial Agreements).

Acting for the proprietor of a care home, arguing for the restriction of the spouse’s claims to that limited by the pre-nuptial agreement and reaching a settlement before trial
Acting for the wife of a wealthy banker, investigating his complex financial arrangements and bonus structures and achieving an order varying the child maintenance
Advising on an increasing number of pre and post nuptial agreements, some involving overseas assets and large inherited wealth
Acting for many cohabitees in respect of disputes relating to their property interests, advising clients as to the terms of settlements and also representing clients at court in defended TOLATA proceedings

Judith studied law at the University of Warwick before training with a large City firm. She started specialising in family law and spent eight years with the regional office of another London firm, before moving to Mundays. She has been a member of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association) since qualification.

Judith is a marathon runner and member of her local running club. She is married with one daughter.

Better education and advice is the way forward for cohabitee rights

7th February, 2019

Judith Fitton explains better education and advice about rights is the way forward for cohabiting couples

30th January, 2019

Judith Fitton describes the legal distinctions and how business owner couples can best protect their business interests in the event of their separation

18th January, 2018

Judith Fitton looks at the importance of listening to legal advice from recent BBC2 programme

3rd January, 2018

Judith Fitton provides information on the rise of couples choosing to live together outside of marriage

Our People.

The whole team at Mundays are client focussed, approachable and friendly people who are willing to help, so you should feel confident in contacting any of them at any time. Details of our staff members can be found on our People page or via the team member links on the pages explaining the services we provide

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