Why trauma-informed practice matters in family law

Family law is often described as one of the most rewarding areas of legal practice but it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Every day, family lawyers work with people navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial uncertainty bring intense stress, anxiety and vulnerability. ...

2026-02-16T09:33:52+00:00February 16th, 2026|Children, Company News, Divorce|

Harrogate Family Law announces charity partnership with New Beginnings Peer Support for 2026

Pictured: Laura Mounsey, Harrogate Family Law and Lindsay Oliver, New Beginnings Peer Support Harrogate Family Law is proud to announce New Beginnings Peer Support as its official Charity Partner for 2026. New Beginnings Peer Support is a peer-led after-crisis domestic abuse service for women and their children living in North Yorkshire who have previously been ...

2025-12-18T15:29:22+00:00December 9th, 2025|Company News|

Harrogate Family Law recognised as a “Considerable Force” in Legal 500 rankings

Press Release - October 2025 Harrogate Family Law has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 UK rankings, cementing its position as one of Yorkshire’s leading family law practices. The Legal 500 editorial team describes Harrogate Family Law as “a considerable force in family law within Yorkshire”, with notable expertise in nuptial agreements, high-net-worth finance ...

2025-10-15T11:13:04+01:00October 2nd, 2025|Company News|

Is your marriage making you lonely?

Humans are inherently social. Without connection (whether romantic or platonic), loneliness can start to set in.  This week is Loneliness Awareness Week, which raises awareness of the impact of loneliness.  Marriage is often seen as the pinnacle of companionship. But the fact of the matter is that many people actually experience the total opposite. Sometimes ...

2025-06-10T11:22:20+01:00June 10th, 2025|Company News|

Wellbeing in the workplace: Are you doing enough to look after your people?

Hear from Kerry Slater, co-founder of The Workplace Collective about how they’re helping organisations to put wellbeing at the centre of workplace culture, and supporting our team to be the best we can be for our clients.   In 2021, the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) produced a thematic review of workplace culture within the legal sector. ...

2025-05-02T19:15:53+01:00May 2nd, 2025|Company News|

An introduction to parental laws as a same-sex couple

The route to parenthood looks different for every couple.  It can come as quite a surprise that just because someone intends to be there at every step of the parental journey, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have legal rights as a parent.  As we come to the end of LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re exploring how ...

2025-02-26T22:20:25+00:00February 26th, 2025|Company News|

2024 – A year of success for Harrogate Family Law

2024 has been another fantastic year of growth for us at Harrogate Family Law. Our team has achieved a lot this year - personally and professionally, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for our firm.  As we prepare to enjoy the New Year celebrations, we first want to reflect on ...

2024-12-23T13:30:11+00:00December 23rd, 2024|Company News|

Should the legal system be doing more to support victims of economic abuse?

Resolution recently published its latest report, ‘Domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings’. With responses from over 500 family law professionals, including barristers, financial planners, solicitors, and mediators, it raises an interesting question: is our legal system doing enough to support the victims of economic abuse?  What is economic abuse? It’s not always easy to spot ...

2024-11-21T11:00:40+00:00November 21st, 2024|Company News|

Harrogate Family Law named as leading family law firm

2024 has been an incredible year for Harrogate Family Law.  From new team members to business growth and many new clients seeking our exceptional legal advice and support, we’re building a reputation as one of Yorkshire's most expert, reliable family law firms.  And with recognition from two prestigious listings for yet another year, we’re excited ...

2024-11-12T14:12:52+00:00November 12th, 2024|Company News|

3 ways to manage client expectations and why it matters

It goes without saying that when you turn to a solicitor for advice about your divorce or separation, you want to feel confident that you’re retaining a safe pair of hands. The kind of professional who does their level best to achieve an outcome that works for you and your future. As a family law ...

2024-05-28T14:09:58+01:00May 28th, 2024|Company News|
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