HFL: Ranked As Leaders
Harrogate Family Law and Andrew Meehan, its Managing Director, are once again to be ranked as leaders in the field by top legal authority Chambers UK. …
The Yorkshire Legal Awards Finalists
For the second year running Harrogate Family Law have been shortlisted at The Yorkshire Legal Awards for “Niche Law Firm of the Year” and, for the first time, our Managing Director, Andrew Meehan has been shortlisted for “Managing Partner of the Year”. The awards themselves take place in October this year. …
Divorcing a narcissist
Being married to a narcissist is merry-go-round of manipulation and double standards, so what is divorcing one like? Arguably the same, if not worse than the marriage, initially at least. However, with the right support by your side, you can come out of the other side feeling empowered and positive about the future. ...
What should I expect from my first meeting with my solicitor?
Taking the first step of getting legal advice when a relationship ends can be very daunting. At Harrogate Family Law we understand how hard it can be to come in and meet with a solicitor. These are some of the worries that people have told us they had: …
Laura Mounsey: Ask me anything
Laura qualified as a solicitor here at Harrogate Family Law this year. We managed to grab her for a quick coffee and chat to find out more about her and how her first few months as a fully-fledged solicitor have gone. …
How do you combat loneliness when you are divorcing?
The decision to divorce is not an easy one and it can feel like a very lonely time. It is important to make sure you have the right support in place to help you come to terms it so that you can look to the future. Here at Harrogate Family Law we have a team ...
The “No-fault divorce” is coming
The law Under the current law, introduced in 1973, couples must blame the other to get a divorce, unless they have been separated for two years. To blame the other person, they must cite either their “unreasonable behaviour” or their adultery. This is not very helpful for those couples who have mutually agreed that their ...
Partner at Harrogate Family Law converts to Solicitor
Carol Jessop, who has been a partner at Harrogate Family Law for 2 years, has now been admitted as a Solicitor. She became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives 25 years ago and she has become a well known family lawyer in North Yorkshire previously working in York for a large regional firm. ...
How do I “divorce-proof” my business?
We deal with many cases involving SME’s and businesses. The impact on a business of a marriage breakdown can be significant: It can be difficult to focus on your work while you are dealing with the emotional fallout of your separation. This can affect financial performance, the value of the business and the level of ...
Can I get my ex out of the family home?
Taking the decision to separate is not an easy one and the added complexity of living in the same home can make the situation feel unbearable. …
