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What does the future of mediation look like?

The role of mediation is to help you and your ex-spouse or partner reach agreements about your divorce or separation. In essence, it’s a discussion, facilitated by a third party, about any issues you feel need to be resolved before matters are finalised between you. For example, the finances, the family home, and often the ...

2024-02-12T12:26:56+00:00February 12th, 2024|Family law, Mediation|

5 top tips for choosing the right solicitor

If you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, choosing the right solicitor is an important step. You need to be confident that they’ll be with you at every step, and provide the honest and objective advice you need to make those all-important decisions. But how do you know when it’s a good fit?  From transparency around ...

2024-01-11T12:48:10+00:00May 31st, 2023|Divorce, Family law, Harrogate Family Law|

5 questions you might have about family law

There are lots of misunderstandings, preconceptions and myths in family law. With an abundance of information at our fingertips, it’s often hard to resist the pull of the online search engine when looking for answers. However, the calibre of information out there is varied, and not always reliable. Very often when we speak to clients, ...

2023-04-27T10:44:02+01:00April 27th, 2023|Family law|

Does language matter in the family court?

Sometimes termed ‘legalese’ by those both inside and outside the profession, the language of the law can often be very complex. But does it really need to be?  If you’re faced with a family law matter, it’s important for you to feel at ease, supported and fully in the know. As solicitors, a big part ...

2023-04-05T16:22:49+01:00April 5th, 2023|Family law|

Family Law in 2022 – what changes did we see?

The end of one year and heading into another is always a time of reflection. Here at Harrogate Family Law, it’s been a year full of change, as we’ve grown our team and continued to provide expert legal advice to our clients, helping them to secure a happier future.  But in addition to that, we’ve ...

2022-12-21T18:13:57+00:00December 28th, 2022|Family law|

4 tips for a conflict free Christmas

As we prepare to celebrate another Christmas, many people will be looking forward to some well deserved time off with friends and family. However, if you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, or you’re trying to repair a fractured relationship, Christmas can very often lead to additional pressure, and a level of stress and conflict that ...

2024-01-11T14:47:07+00:00December 21st, 2022|Divorce, Divorce and money, Family law|

How to adjust to life as a single parent

Life after divorce can be difficult. If you’ve got children, the transition from being part of a couple raising them under the same roof to being a single parent is big.  You might be the children’s primary carer, share their time equally with your ex-partner, or share their quality time on weekends and holidays. Whatever ...

2022-04-07T08:56:33+01:00April 7th, 2022|Children, Divorce, Family law, Relationships|

Compulsory mediation- an ongoing discussion

As Justice secretary Dominic Raab continues his campaign to prevent up to half of family law cases reaching the courts, the issue of mediation remains firmly under the spotlight. With many courts across the UK dealing with a backlog of cases (a problem exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic), the discussion of making mediation the default ...

2022-03-28T16:58:20+01:00February 23rd, 2022|Family law, Mediation|

Why is marriage on the decline?

According to the ONS, the number of opposite-sex marriages in 2021 was the biggest decline in several decades, falling by 47% since 1972.  These figures represent a long-term decline in the number of people choosing to get married, but what’s behind the change in attitude? Let’s take a look.  A symptom of the pandemic? Some ...

2022-03-28T16:58:25+01:00February 14th, 2022|Family law|

The no-fault divorce – what you need to know

On 6 April 2022, the no-fault divorce is due to come into force. This is a welcome change for the legislation’s supporters who believe it to be a real step forward when it comes to reducing conflict in the event of a marital breakdown.   We’ve previously written about the no-fault divorce, exploring what it is, ...

2022-03-28T16:58:30+01:00February 8th, 2022|Divorce, Family law|
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