The role of mediation is to help you and your ex-spouse or partner reach agreements about your divorce or separation. In essence, it’s a discussion, facilitated by a third party, about any issues you feel need to be resolved before matters are finalised between you. For example, the finances, the family home, and often the ...
If you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, choosing the right solicitor is an important step. You need to be confident that they’ll be with you at every step, and provide the honest and objective advice you need to make those all-important decisions. But how do you know when it’s a good fit? From transparency around ...
There are lots of misunderstandings, preconceptions and myths in family law. With an abundance of information at our fingertips, it’s often hard to resist the pull of the online search engine when looking for answers. However, the calibre of information out there is varied, and not always reliable. Very often when we speak to clients, ...
Sometimes termed ‘legalese’ by those both inside and outside the profession, the language of the law can often be very complex. But does it really need to be? If you’re faced with a family law matter, it’s important for you to feel at ease, supported and fully in the know. As solicitors, a big part ...
The end of one year and heading into another is always a time of reflection. Here at Harrogate Family Law, it’s been a year full of change, as we’ve grown our team and continued to provide expert legal advice to our clients, helping them to secure a happier future. But in addition to that, we’ve ...
As we prepare to celebrate another Christmas, many people will be looking forward to some well deserved time off with friends and family. However, if you’re contemplating a separation or divorce, or you’re trying to repair a fractured relationship, Christmas can very often lead to additional pressure, and a level of stress and conflict that ...
Life after divorce can be difficult. If you’ve got children, the transition from being part of a couple raising them under the same roof to being a single parent is big. You might be the children’s primary carer, share their time equally with your ex-partner, or share their quality time on weekends and holidays. Whatever ...
As Justice secretary Dominic Raab continues his campaign to prevent up to half of family law cases reaching the courts, the issue of mediation remains firmly under the spotlight. With many courts across the UK dealing with a backlog of cases (a problem exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic), the discussion of making mediation the default ...
According to the ONS, the number of opposite-sex marriages in 2021 was the biggest decline in several decades, falling by 47% since 1972. These figures represent a long-term decline in the number of people choosing to get married, but what’s behind the change in attitude? Let’s take a look. A symptom of the pandemic? Some ...
On 6 April 2022, the no-fault divorce is due to come into force. This is a welcome change for the legislation’s supporters who believe it to be a real step forward when it comes to reducing conflict in the event of a marital breakdown. We’ve previously written about the no-fault divorce, exploring what it is, ...
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