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Harrogate Family Law announces charity partnership with New Beginnings Peer Support for 2026

Pictured: Laura Mounsey, Harrogate Family Law and Lindsay Oliver, New Beginnings Peer Support Harrogate Family Law is proud to announce New Beginnings Peer Support as its official Charity Partner for 2026. New Beginnings Peer Support is a peer-led after-crisis domestic abuse service for women and their children living in North Yorkshire who have previously been ...

2025-12-09T10:01:02+00:00December 9th, 2025|Company News|

Why falling marriage rates don’t reduce legal risks for modern families

Recent data reported by Today’s Family Lawyer shows a 9% drop in marriages and civil partnerships, continuing a steady long-term decline. Fewer couples are choosing to formalise their relationships but this shift doesn’t mean modern family life has become any simpler from a legal standpoint. In fact, for the growing number of cohabiting couples, the ...

2025-12-08T14:58:12+00:00December 8th, 2025|Cohabitation|

Child maintenance: your questions answered

Earlier this year, MPs launched a formal inquiry into how well the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) works. Several proposals are now under consideration, in the hope that the CMS will be better able to meet the needs of families and children.  However, for many people, including those who use it, the CMS remains something of ...

2025-11-04T17:10:51+00:00November 4th, 2025|Child support|

Why pre-nups aren’t just for the super-rich

After nearly 20 years of marriage, Hollywood and country music A-listers, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have decided to call time on their relationship. It’s not uncommon for the unions of high-profile celebrity couples to reach the end of the road, but the details of the pre-nuptial agreement Kidman and Urban entered into before their ...

2025-10-21T11:25:20+01:00October 21st, 2025|Pre-nups|

What can we learn from Standish v Standish?

The case of Standish v Standish has been a hot topic in the world of family law over the past few months, and in July this year, the court finally reached its conclusion.  Referencing several previous landmark cases before it (notably White v White [2001] and McFarlane v McFarlane [2006]), the 20-page judgment was, at ...

2025-10-15T11:24:32+01:00October 14th, 2025|Divorce, Pre-nups|

Through the FOG: recognising narcissistic behaviour

At Harrogate Family Law, we’ve had plenty of experience supporting clients who are separating from or divorcing narcissistic partners. There’s no doubt that any relationship breakdown is challenging, but when you’re dealing with a narcissist, it can add another level of complexity to proceedings.  For many clients, the journey up until this point has been ...

2025-09-25T12:55:15+01:00September 24th, 2025|Narcissist Divorce|

Is your pre-nup still fit for purpose?

There’s no doubt that prenuptial agreements are a worthwhile investment. While they’re not legally binding in England and Wales, they can be highly persuasive when it comes to dividing any assets in the event of a divorce.   Some people struggle with the concept of prenuptial agreements, seeing them as ‘unromantic’ and promoting a pessimistic view ...

2025-08-29T16:17:56+01:00September 8th, 2025|Divorce and money, Money, Pre-nups, Tips|

What conversations should you have with your significant other when marriage is on the horizon?

Marriage is one of the most significant commitments you can make. Joining your life with that of another person in law isn’t a decision that most people take lightly.  Before making that kind of commitment, it’s essential that you feel as happy and confident as possible about who you’re going to share your life with.  ...

2025-08-29T16:15:21+01:00August 29th, 2025|Pre-nups, Tips, Unmarried couples|

Marriage counselling and divorce coaching: what’s the difference?

If you’re going through tough times in your relationship, you may be wondering where to turn to for support. When it comes to making decisions about the future of your relationship, there are several different people and professionals who can help you reach a decision that’s right for you.  Marriage counsellors and divorce coaches are ...

2025-08-04T15:27:27+01:00August 11th, 2025|Family law, Mediation|

Neurodivergent children and divorce.

The term ‘neurodivergent’ refers to a range of conditions including Autism, ADHD and other learning or developmental differences. It’s a term used for a person’s experience of processing the world around them falling outside the ‘norm’ or ‘neurotypical’.  When your child is neurodivergent, it can add another layer of complexity to divorce proceedings - one ...

2025-08-04T15:17:32+01:00August 4th, 2025|Children, Family law|
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