Harrogate Family Law are delighted to have contributed to 101 Questions Answered About Separating with Children, a new book to help separating parents keep their children’s best interests first. Harrogate Family Law are a long-term supporter of the social enterprise OnlyMums & OnlyDads and are a member of their Family Law Panel.
Category: Children
Parental alienation: The dangers of influencing children’s feelings toward their other parent
In some cases, particularly after a particularly bitter or acrimonious separation, a child’s feelings towards one parent can be psychologically manipulated by the other.
6 things people wish they’d known before divorce
Even the most amicable of divorces throw up unexpected challenges for families going through the process. Being prepared for some of these obstacles can help enormously. We have put together some of those that our clients mention to us most frequently that they wish they’d known before divorce.
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What is a clean break and how do I get one?
Divorcing couples are becoming increasingly aware that it is in their best interests to obtain a clean break when they split up. This is to prevent any future claims on either party’s wealth or earnings and can be agreed at the time of divorce.
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My ex won’t let me see my children over Christmas. What can I do?
When parents separate there can be issues over the arrangements for children and, in particular, how your children’s time will be divided on special occasions such as Christmas.
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Protecting the Bank of Mum and Dad on Divorce
With so many couples now relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad when they set up home together, divorce throws up a whole new set of problems for parents who want to safeguard the investment they made in the early stages of the relationship.
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Celebrating 8 years of success
Harrogate Family Law is 8 today! To mark this milestone our Managing Director and the Firm’s founder, Andrew Meehan, has been asked his thoughts on the last 8 years and what the future holds for Harrogate Family Law.
10 Easy Steps to Take Back Control When You’re Separating (Part 2)
Following on from last week’s blog, read on to find out more about how to take back control when you are separating.
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10 Easy Steps to Take Back Control When You’re Separating (Part 1)
1. Time: the greatest healer?
You may find yourself in shock. This may be a position you never thought you would end up in. You probably have no idea what to do. It sounds like a cliché, but time really is a great healer. It is important to take some time for you. Do the things you like doing and make an effort to put yourself first.
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My ex won’t let me take the children abroad, what can I do?
After parents separate there can be issues over the arrangements for the children and the subject of holidays can be particularly contentious.
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