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|

What can you expect from a career in law?

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.  ...

2024-03-29T11:14:49+00:00March 29th, 2024|Company News|

What makes divorce complex?

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 ...

2024-03-12T13:04:44+00:00March 12th, 2024|Businesses, Company News, Divorce and money, International|

2023 at Harrogate Family Law

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 ...

2023-12-27T14:14:07+00:00December 27th, 2023|Company News|

Harrogate International Festivals. Bringing art, music and culture to our town

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 ...

2023-06-28T17:22:02+01:00June 28th, 2023|Company News|

5 ways to bounce back from divorce in later life

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 ...

2024-01-11T12:40:59+00:00June 15th, 2023|Company News|
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