The term ‘family law’ encompasses many things. Think of it as a very large legal umbrella, with a number of different areas of practice sitting beneath it. In practice, family law covers anything from divorce and the resulting financial matters and the arrangements for the children, to public law child proceedings involving the Local Authority. ...
Is there such a thing as a straightforward divorce? Very often, separating couples have high hopes that their divorce will be simple, amicable and anything other than drawn out. In our experience however, that’s rarely the case. Even in the most non-contentious of circumstances, there are the inevitable bumps in the road. It’s just one ...
As 2024 very quickly approaches, we wanted to reflect on the year just gone by. A year full of terrific highs, and some heartbreaking lows. As a firm, we have big plans and big ambitions for the coming year, with our clients still firmly at the centre of everything we do. For now though, let’s ...
We’re extremely proud to share that we’ll once again be part of the Harrogate International Festivals team, this year as one of their premier partners, joining the likes of other Harrogate businesses, Rudding Park and Nicholls Tyreman. “We are delighted to be renewing as a premier partner and supporting the festivals for another year. Harrogate ...
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, divorce amongst those aged 65 and over is on the rise. People living longer, a shift in society’s attitude towards divorce, and significant life events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, are all potential contributing factors to this ongoing trend. If you’re at or approaching this stage ...
For most couples, deciding to pursue a separation or divorce isn’t a decision made on a whim. Very often, there will have been a number of warning signs that the relationship isn’t working, and consideration given to whether the problems and concerns can be worked through and resolved. Or not. But what are the things ...
After a well-deserved nomination in the category of ‘Rising Star Under 30’, March 2023 saw our very own solicitor and director, Laura Mounsey, make it through to the final of The Stray Ferret Business Awards. We were over the moon for her, and very grateful to The Stray Ferret for recognising such a talent. The ...
Domestic abuse can have a serious impact on every single member of a family and household, and that includes the children. Even if children aren’t directly subjected to abuse, witnessing it take place can be incredibly damaging, and have devastating consequences for their emotional health and wellbeing. So much so that in recent months, the ...
Whilst we help clients from all across the country, we’re a firm that sits right at the heart of our local community right here in Harrogate. This is just one of the reasons why we’re so thrilled that not just one, but two of our team have been shortlisted as finalists at this year’s Stray ...
Domestic abuse comes in a number of different forms, all of which are devastating, and most of which don’t come in isolation. Financial abuse is just one example. Like most other forms of abuse, it does not discriminate, it can happen to anyone, in any relationship, no matter the level or wealth involved. Here we’re ...
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