5 things we want you to know
Divorce is a very difficult time for anyone and you need to have the best legal support on you side. Here are some helpful things you need to know: …
With legal aid drastically cut back, Harrogate Family Law are delighted to be supporting a national, not-for-profit social enterprise working to provide accessible support to families through the difficulties of separation and divorce.
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. …
I’m divorced so my money is safe now. Right? Wrong.
A common misconception in divorce is that a financial claim cannot be made once a Decree Absolute has been granted. In reality there is no limitation period for bringing a financial claim after divorce and there have been a number of very high-profile cases recently where financial claims have been brought many years after the ...
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. …
7 Unexpected Divorce Costs and How to Prepare for Them
Most people think about divorce costs in terms of legal fees and the expenses involved in selling the family home but there are a number of hidden costs that can hit you hard if you are unprepared. …
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. …
Worried about the cost of legal fees on your divorce? Here is our toolkit so you can stay in control.
You are not alone: almost everyone worries about legal fees. We understand that no one wants additional stress in what is an already stressful situation when you are separating or divorcing. However, investing in very the best legal advice is the best investment you can make for your future. There’s no point in you saving ...
I can’t afford to keep paying my ex maintenance – can I just cut them off?
If you have been ordered by the court to pay your ex maintenance, there can be serious consequences if you just cut them off. You may feel you have good reason to do so but you will put yourself in a difficult position if you take any action without having specialist advice first. ...
The case of Mrs. Owens and what it means to anyone applying for a divorce now
It will have been hard to miss the press coverage of the divorce case between Mr. and Mrs. Owens which went all the way to the Supreme Court. There is much talk of reforming the law so that a divorce can be obtained without making allegations of blame. Unless and until the law is reformed ...
Thinking of remarrying after divorce? What do I need to know?
Planning a marriage is exciting but you need to give some thought to your financial arrangements, especially when it is not the first time around. …
