When people are considering a divorce, all too often they’ll delay seeking legal advice. They may think they can come to an ‘amicable’ agreement with their ex partner, or worry about how much expert legal advice is going to cost. However, even for the most amicable of couples, and the most straightforward situations (if such ...
Being single after a marriage or long-term relationship can seem like a daunting prospect. To go from sharing your life with another person, to being on your own, is a big adjustment. It can take some getting used to. Here at Harrogate family law, we’re always trying to help our clients look to the future. ...
A divorcing couple must disclose their assets in order to obtain a legally binding financial agreement about who gets what. However, in many cases, there aren’t enough assets to meet both spouses’ needs and cut backs have to be made. This is often referred to as a ‘needs-based case’. Which ‘needs’ to consider The main ...
You’ve come to the conclusion that your relationship isn’t working and decided to divorce. For some couples the obvious path is to live separately until matters are finalised. But for some, things aren’t that simple. Whether the reasons are financial, practical or even tactical, living together during a divorce is a reality for some couples. ...
Living with a narcissist is emotionally exhausting. So once you’ve made the decision that you’re ready for a divorce, the prospect of what lies ahead can be both stressful and difficult. This is even more so if there are children involved. This week, we’re taking a look at how you can navigate your divorce from ...
Separating can be a difficult time for the whole family, especially if children are involved. It’s a big change and for parents and children alike, it can take some time to adjust to. But that’s not to say that parenting your children following a separation or divorce has to be acrimonious. Here are some of ...
The pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. From the way we work and socialise, to how we think about what we want from the future. One of the biggest impacts we’ve seen has been on personal relationships and family life in general. With national lockdown restrictions, homeschooling and home working, the family dynamic ...
When a couple decides to divorce, the division of the assets and finances poses plenty of questions. What will happen to the family home? Where does the law stand with regard to pensions? And what happens to any gifts that were given to one another throughout the marriage and in happier times? Engagement rings, family ...
The no-fault divorce has been looming on the legal horizon for quite some time. When we wrote about this back in June 2014, no date had been set for the second reading of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill. Fast forward a few years and the bill’s parliamentary journey is almost at its conclusion. Ministers ...
During a divorce, agreeing a financial settlement is an important milestone. But how do you get to that point? In some cases, couples are able to come to an agreement without going to court, in others, making an application to the court is the right path to take. Here we’re taking a look at what ...
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