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Harrogate International Festivals. Bringing art, music and culture to our town

We’re extremely proud to share that we’ll once again be part of the Harrogate International Festivals team, this year as one of their premier partners, joining the likes of other Harrogate businesses, Rudding Park and Nicholls Tyreman.  “We are delighted to be renewing as a premier partner and supporting the festivals for another year. Harrogate ...

2023-06-28T17:22:02+01:00June 28th, 2023|Uncategorised|

5 ways to bounce back from divorce in later life

According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, divorce amongst those aged 65 and over is on the rise. People living longer, a shift in society’s attitude towards divorce, and significant life events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, are all potential contributing factors to this ongoing trend.  If you’re at or approaching this stage ...

2024-01-11T12:40:59+00:00June 15th, 2023|Uncategorised|

Domestic abuse against men

Domestic abuse is often regarded as a gendered crime. According to Women’s Aid, women are more likely to repeatedly experience severe forms of abuse, and those that end in physical injury or death.  However, that’s not to say that domestic abuse against men doesn’t happen. In 2020, the Office for National Statistics stated that 757,000 ...

2024-01-11T12:43:24+00:00June 14th, 2023|Domestic abuse|

3 common reasons for divorce

For most couples, deciding to pursue a separation or divorce isn’t a decision made on a whim. Very often, there will have been a number of warning signs that the relationship isn’t working, and consideration given to whether the problems and concerns can be worked through and resolved. Or not. But what are the things ...

2024-01-11T12:45:04+00:00June 9th, 2023|Uncategorised|

5 top tips for choosing the right solicitor

If you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, choosing the right solicitor is an important step. You need to be confident that they’ll be with you at every step, and provide the honest and objective advice you need to make those all-important decisions. But how do you know when it’s a good fit?  From transparency around ...

2024-01-11T12:48:10+00:00May 31st, 2023|Divorce, Family law, Harrogate Family Law|

The Stray Ferret Business Awards – Laura Mounsey wins!

After a well-deserved nomination in the category of ‘Rising Star Under 30’, March 2023 saw our very own solicitor and director, Laura Mounsey, make it through to the final of The Stray Ferret Business Awards. We were over the moon for her, and very grateful to The Stray Ferret for recognising such a talent.  The ...

2023-05-29T16:42:35+01:00May 29th, 2023|Harrogate Family Law|

Top tips to help you prepare for mediation

No matter how amicable you feel your separation or divorce may be, there are bound to be stressful times ahead for everyone involved. From financial settlements and pensions, to breaking the news and the arrangements for children, there’s a lot to think about. But it’s important to remember that there are tools out there that ...

2023-05-23T12:13:46+01:00May 23rd, 2023|Divorce, Mediation|

Parental responsibility explained

If you’re going through a separation or divorce, and you’re navigating the arrangements for the children, you might have heard the term ‘parental responsibility’. But what is it? What does it mean for you, and why is it important? Here we’re taking a look at parental responsibility and answering some of the questions that you ...

2024-01-11T14:22:11+00:00May 17th, 2023|Children|

Parenting through domestic abuse

Domestic abuse can have a serious impact on every single member of a family and household, and that includes the children.  Even if children aren’t directly subjected to abuse, witnessing it take place can be incredibly damaging, and have devastating consequences for their emotional health and wellbeing. So much so that in recent months, the ...

2023-05-10T10:12:52+01:00May 10th, 2023|Uncategorised|

5 questions you might have about family law

There are lots of misunderstandings, preconceptions and myths in family law. With an abundance of information at our fingertips, it’s often hard to resist the pull of the online search engine when looking for answers. However, the calibre of information out there is varied, and not always reliable. Very often when we speak to clients, ...

2023-04-27T10:44:02+01:00April 27th, 2023|Family law|
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