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Navigating Christmas with a narcissist

Sharing your life with a narcissist is difficult at the best of times. Add all the excitement of Christmas into the mix, and you might find that a narcissist’s behaviour is especially on point.  With all of the attention focused on children, other family members and friends who are close to you, a narcissist may ...

2024-12-17T12:31:54+00:00December 17th, 2024|Narcissist Divorce|

Managing child arrangements – your first Christmas after divorce

If you've separated or divorced this year, you may be worried about what the festive season will look like.  Whether you’re sharing time with the children with your ex-spouse or partner or preparing to spend Christmas without them for the first time, it’s important to remember that no two couples' experiences will look the same ...

2024-12-10T17:50:58+00:00December 10th, 2024|Children|

Let’s talk about pensions and divorce

Whether in the context of divorce or not, understanding the nature and importance of pensions can feel overwhelming, confusing and stressful. During a divorce, the complexities associated with pensions can be even more pronounced, so much so that many clients overlook them and instead focus on retaining the more physical, tangible assets like the family ...

2024-12-08T17:29:52+00:00December 8th, 2024|Pensions|

Should the legal system be doing more to support victims of economic abuse?

Resolution recently published its latest report, ‘Domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings’. With responses from over 500 family law professionals, including barristers, financial planners, solicitors, and mediators, it raises an interesting question: is our legal system doing enough to support the victims of economic abuse?  What is economic abuse? It’s not always easy to spot ...

2024-11-21T11:00:40+00:00November 21st, 2024|Uncategorised|

Harrogate Family Law named as leading family law firm

2024 has been an incredible year for Harrogate Family Law.  From new team members to business growth and many new clients seeking our exceptional legal advice and support, we’re building a reputation as one of Yorkshire's most expert, reliable family law firms.  And with recognition from two prestigious listings for yet another year, we’re excited ...

2024-11-12T14:12:52+00:00November 12th, 2024|Uncategorised|

Working through the pain of divorce

Love hurts, but so does divorce. No one enters a marriage assuming that everything will end in divorce or separation. And while some divorces are perfectly amicable, for others, divorce proceedings can be incredibly painful.  When a relationship ends, many feelings come up. Here are some tips for working through this transition period and looking ...

2024-10-07T14:32:47+01:00October 7th, 2024|Divorce|

Second marriage: your legal and financial checklist

If you’ve decided to get married for a second (or subsequent) time, then this is absolutely cause for celebration. Finding another person you want to commit to is fantastic and a real signal that you’re ready for a new life ahead. However, depending on your experience in your previous relationship, you might find yourself approaching ...

2024-10-07T13:42:25+01:00October 7th, 2024|Pre-nups|

How can a new relationship affect your divorce?

If you’re separated from your spouse, you might be moving on in any number of ways. A new partner and relationship may well be one of them.  Whether you’re recently separated, have been living apart from your spouse for some time, or are in the middle of divorce proceedings, it’s a good idea to understand ...

2024-09-29T14:41:33+01:00September 29th, 2024|Cohabitation, Divorce, Relationships|

3 types of narcissist: what they are and how to spot them

At Harrogate Family Law, we specialise in supporting individuals divorcing or separating from narcissistic partners. The breakdown of any relationship can bring a whole host of difficult emotions, but dealing with a narcissist can make the whole thing more complicated.  The first step in navigating a separation or divorce from a narcissist is to recognise ...

2024-08-22T09:30:31+01:00August 28th, 2024|Narcissist Divorce|

DARVO: understanding how narcissists avoid accountability

Throughout my career, I’ve always been clear that being a solicitor is about more than providing expert legal advice to clients. Of course, this is a massive part of what we do as legal practitioners as clients navigate their separation or divorce.  But the job has never stopped there.  Solicitors must also understand what their ...

2024-08-22T09:02:17+01:00August 22nd, 2024|Narcissist Divorce|
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