HFL: Ranked As Leaders
Harrogate Family Law and Andrew Meehan, its Managing Director, are once again to be ranked as leaders in the field by top legal authority Chambers UK. …
The Yorkshire Legal Awards Finalists
For the second year running Harrogate Family Law have been shortlisted at The Yorkshire Legal Awards for “Niche Law Firm of the Year” and, for the first time, our Managing Director, Andrew Meehan has been shortlisted for “Managing Partner of the Year”. The awards themselves take place in October this year. …
Who will your children live with after divorce?
It is natural to be worried about where your children will live and how much time they are going to spend with you after divorce or separation. Children living part-time with each parent, known a shared parenting arrangement, is becoming more common although this isn’t always practical. …
Divorcing a narcissist
Being married to a narcissist is merry-go-round of manipulation and double standards, so what is divorcing one like? Arguably the same, if not worse than the marriage, initially at least. However, with the right support by your side, you can come out of the other side feeling empowered and positive about the future. ...
Protecting yourself when you separate
There are times when the reason for a divorce is because someone has been abusive in the marriage. Domestic abuse is defined as a pattern of physical or sexual violence or controlling behaviour in a relationship. It may involve physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual abuse and can include violent behaviour or subtle control that ...
What should I expect from my first meeting with my solicitor?
Taking the first step of getting legal advice when a relationship ends can be very daunting. At Harrogate Family Law we understand how hard it can be to come in and meet with a solicitor. These are some of the worries that people have told us they had: …
Laura Mounsey: Ask me anything
Laura qualified as a solicitor here at Harrogate Family Law this year. We managed to grab her for a quick coffee and chat to find out more about her and how her first few months as a fully-fledged solicitor have gone. …
7 tell-tale signs that your marriage may be over
In our experience it’s rarely one thing that signals the end of a marriage. Rather than a monumental argument, it’s likely to be a gradual build-up of problems and issues over a period of time. …
How do you combat loneliness when you are divorcing?
The decision to divorce is not an easy one and it can feel like a very lonely time. It is important to make sure you have the right support in place to help you come to terms it so that you can look to the future. Here at Harrogate Family Law we have a team ...
My ex won’t let me take the children abroad, what can I do?
There can be genuinely held concerns about the welfare of the children whilst away on holiday and, if so, it is right that these are investigated so that there can be confidence that the children will be safe. …
