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Protecting a family business in the event of a divorce

For many couples, the ending of a marriage can result in many worries about the future. When there’s a family business to consider, this can add an additional layer of complexity to the financial negotiations.   As more people marry later in life, it’s not unusual for one or both spouses to come into a marriage ...

2024-07-09T11:07:36+01:00July 9th, 2024|Businesses|

General Election 2024 – what changes could we see to family law?

As we approach the 2024 general election, the country is full of anticipation, wondering what changes might be in store. For us as solicitors, it will be interesting to see what, if any, changes are afoot for family law.   For many observers, law reform transcends party politics. It's about enacting changes that will benefit society ...

2024-07-02T12:08:43+01:00July 2nd, 2024|Law changes|

Same-sex marriage – 10 years on

This year, on 29 March 2024, marks ten years since the first same-sex marriage took place in England and Wales.  The passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 was the result of the tireless efforts of LGBTQ+ campaigners to ensure that same-sex couples have the same rights and protections in law as those ...

2024-06-18T10:46:34+01:00June 18th, 2024|Gay marriage, Same-sex couples|

Looking after your mental health during a divorce

Everyone experiences divorce differently. For some couples, it’s a decision rooted in clarity and positivity, signalling a brand new start for everyone involved. For others, the situation is acrimonious and full of tension, with both parties seeking answers and a place to lay the blame. No matter the circumstances of your divorce or separation, it’s ...

2024-05-13T11:15:18+01:00May 13th, 2024|Divorce, Mental Health|

Can you renegotiate a prenup?

Prenups. They get a lot of attention in the media, especially when it comes to celebrity relationships. You may have seen headlines about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s prenup, with its alleged $500,000 cheating clause. Last year, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s prenup was in the spotlight as Asghari reportedly challenged the agreement in the ...

2024-05-07T10:55:02+01:00May 7th, 2024|Pre-nups|

How solicitors manage narcissists

At Harrogate Family Law, we’re no strangers to narcissistic behaviours and the impact they can have. We support clients who have been affected by this on a daily basis, helping them to navigate their way through divorce and separation, and to look to a better future.  We’ve got a wealth of knowledge and experience in ...

2024-04-06T15:35:33+01:00April 6th, 2024|Narcissist Divorce|

What can you expect from a career in law?

The term ‘family law’ encompasses many things. Think of it as a very large legal umbrella, with a number of different areas of practice sitting beneath it. In practice, family law covers anything from divorce and the resulting financial matters and the arrangements for the children, to public law child proceedings involving the Local Authority.  ...

2024-03-29T11:14:49+00:00March 29th, 2024|Uncategorised|

What makes divorce complex?

Is there such a thing as a straightforward divorce?  Very often, separating couples have high hopes that their divorce will be simple, amicable and anything other than drawn out. In our experience however, that’s rarely the case. Even in the most non-contentious of circumstances, there are the inevitable bumps in the road. It’s just one ...

2024-03-12T13:04:44+00:00March 12th, 2024|Businesses, Divorce and money, International, Uncategorised|
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