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So far Helen Cliff has created 63 blog entries.

How to manage Christmas away from your children

For anyone recently separated or divorced, managing that first Christmas when you have children can be challenging. But what about when you don’t have the children? How can you make it the best it can be when they’re spending the festive season elsewhere? We’ve talked in a previous blog about how your children might be ...

2024-01-30T17:23:16+00:00December 20th, 2023|Children, Divorce|

How to recognise post-separation abuse

Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the bravest, hardest things a person can do. Unfortunately, for many people, the abuse they’re aiming to leave behind doesn’t end once separated. In fact, one of the very real reasons why people don’t leave a relationship sooner (or in fact at all), is because it can put ...

2024-01-30T17:20:03+00:00December 13th, 2023|Divorce, Domestic abuse|

Child arrangements at Christmas

When you’re divorced or separated, there are certain occasions that potentially present a challenge. Weddings, family birthdays and school holidays are all good examples. But for many families, divorce can make Christmas anything but the most wonderful time of the year. Everybody’s circumstances are different, and here we’re looking at some of the different options ...

2024-01-30T17:32:06+00:00November 27th, 2023|Children, Divorce|

Cohabitation law – is reform back on the agenda?

At Harrogate Family Law, we closely followed the political party conference season for any potential updates regarding family law. We weren’t left disappointed, with cohabitation law reform being the order of the day for the Labour Party. On 10th October, the Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry, declared that a Labour government would commit to reforming ...

2024-01-30T17:35:01+00:00November 20th, 2023|Cohabitation, Law changes|

Divorce amid rising interest rates – what are the options?

The cost of living crisis has continued to affect both families and individuals on a daily basis. With increased food, energy and property costs, many people have found themselves forced to cut back on their spending.  But the cost of living crisis isn’t simply limited to the day-to-day running of households. For couples who are ...

2024-01-30T17:48:54+00:00October 3rd, 2023|Divorce, Money, Property|

Relocating with children following a separation or divorce

Following a divorce or separation, it’s not unusual to look ahead to a fresh start and new beginnings. For some people, this can lead to the consideration of relocating to another city, or even abroad to another country. But what does the law say about this? If this is something you’re considering, here are some ...

2024-01-11T11:58:52+00:00August 15th, 2023|Children|
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