Posts Tagged: family law

Woman could win cash payout 20 years after divorce

Posted by on March 12th 2015 in Blog Posts, Family

It has been reported in the news this week, that the Supreme Court has allowed the appeal by a former wife to enable her to bring a claim for a financial remedy 20 years after the parties divorced.  Lord Wilson said in his judgment that “the omission from the Family Procedure Rules of a power to grant summary judgment was deliberate” and therefore the draconian power to strike out a case in family proceedings does not exist.

This judgment does not automatically open the door to all prospective claimants but does emphasise the power of the Court to consider...

Family Law Surgeries Across Plympton & Ivybridge

Posted by on October 10th 2014 in Kitsons News

We, at Kitsons, understand that the breakdown of a relationship can be a difficult and emotional time. Carolyn Croft our family law solicitor at Kitsons LLP invites you to free, informal advice at a number of exclusive legal surgeries around Plympton and Ivybridge.

Carolyn will lend a sympathetic ear at the free legal surgery, letting you obtain sound and clear advice in a sensitive and supportive manner.

Offering advice on all areas of family law, including the following:

  • Children issues – where your children should live and what time they should spend with the other parent
  • Divorce and separation
  • Cohabitation rights and living...

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