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. …
Pride month: has the law caught up?
Historically the family justice system has not always been progressive and forward thinking. Thankfully over the years there has been positive movement ensuring that everyone is treated equally and with respect. …
Local Professional committee appointments for Harrogate Family Law Solicitor
Harrogate lawyer Emma Doughty has been appointed to the committee of Young Resolution (YRES) in West and North Yorkshire. YRES work alongside the regional committee to encourage professional best practice and promote supporting families to resolve difficulties constructively. …
How much is a stay-at-home parent’s contribution worth?
When it comes to deciding how wealth will be split in a divorce settlement, the law is quite clear that there must be no discrimination between breadwinner and a stay-at-home parent. …
How much will my child maintenance be?
When couples who have children together separate, both parents are responsible for contributing financially towards the upbringing of their children, regardless of whether they see their children. Child maintenance is payable for children under 20 and in full-time education. …
Single parenting during the Easter holidays
Single-parenting after divorce or separation can be a real mixed bag of experiences, especially during school holidays when there’s the pressure of additional financial work and time pressure. This can be especially true for those who don’t have friends or family nearby to share the load when it comes to childcare and support. With that ...
