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4 tips for a conflict free Christmas

As we prepare to celebrate another Christmas, many people will be looking forward to some well deserved time off with friends and family. However, if you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, or you’re trying to repair a fractured relationship, Christmas can very often lead to additional pressure, and a level of stress and conflict that ...

2024-01-11T14:47:07+00:00December 21st, 2022|Divorce, Divorce and money, Family law|

3 difficulties of co-parenting with a narcissist

Typically, narcissistic people are characterised as very self-centred, lacking in empathy and in need of constant admiration. However, narcissism can display itself differently from person to person, which can be difficult for partners or former partners to navigate, particularly if they’re trying to co-parent.  No matter how narcissism presents itself, attempts to co-parent with a ...

2022-12-06T09:43:58+00:00December 6th, 2022|Children, Narcissist Divorce|

Foreign assets in divorce

If you’re thinking about a divorce or separation, it might be that you have ‘complex’ financial matters to be dealt with. For example, pensions, businesses and high net worth assets. You might also have assets and capital that are located in another country.  Foreign assets can very often add another layer of complexity to proceedings. ...

2022-11-24T17:03:09+00:00November 24th, 2022|Divorce, International|

5 pitfalls of being a litigant in person

On the face of it, representing yourself during a divorce might seem like an obvious path to take, particularly if you’re worried about your finances and how you’ll pay your legal costs. However, whilst it might save you money in the short-term, you may find that becoming a self-representing litigant (often called a litigant in ...

2022-11-14T22:32:38+00:00November 14th, 2022|Divorce, Pitfalls|

Child arrangements – do the kids get a say?

Depending on your circumstances, going through a divorce or separation can bring any number of challenges. And if you’ve got children, there are additional considerations that you’ll have to plan for when it comes to the future.  Going through a divorce with children can be tough. Making the decisions about who they’ll live with, how ...

2022-11-01T12:36:19+00:00November 1st, 2022|Children, Divorce|

Cryptocurrency – a new consideration for divorce?

In an ever evolving digital world, you wouldn’t necessarily consider the influence that changes in technology have over legal proceedings. However, it may surprise you to know that it plays a bigger role than you may think.  When it comes to technology, the law very often finds itself playing catch up, and the issue of ...

2022-10-25T17:11:05+01:00October 25th, 2022|Disclosure, Divorce, Money|

Top tips for child arrangements at Christmas

For many people, this Christmas will be the first since their divorce or separation. As a family solicitor, helping clients deal with disputes about child arrangements throughout the year is a big part of my job. And I know only too well that Christmas can be a tricky time.  Client’s often struggle with the thought ...

2022-10-18T10:38:58+01:00October 18th, 2022|Children, Divorce|

5 reasons why clients trust Harrogate Family Law

Choosing a family lawyer is an important decision. Whether you’re looking for expert legal advice about your finances and assets, or what the arrangements will be for your children, chances are your solicitor will be helping you navigate some of the most important considerations of your life.  As a friendly and approachable family law firm ...

2022-10-11T10:54:45+01:00October 11th, 2022|Harrogate Family Law|

DIY divorce and pensions – beware the pitfalls

It's no surprise that more and more separating couples are tempted to try their hand at the ‘DIY divorce’. Who wouldn’t want to try to save time and money right? Whilst doing things yourself  may seem appealing, unfortunately this worrying trend isn’t as simple as it might appear to be.   We’re not suggesting that couples ...

2022-10-05T10:31:18+01:00October 5th, 2022|Pensions|
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