Can I get access to my grandchildren?
When parents separate and can’t agree the arrangements for their children, it can be difficult for grandparents to see their grandchildren. …
4 signs your divorce is affecting your children
Divorce or separation is difficult for everyone involved. For adults, aside from the emotional aspect, there are practicalities such as money, housing and of course the impact on their children. …
Who will your children live with after divorce?
It is natural to be worried about where your children will live and how much time they are going to spend with you after divorce or separation. Children living part-time with each parent, known a shared parenting arrangement, is becoming more common although this isn’t always practical. …
What should I expect from my first meeting with my solicitor?
Taking the first step of getting legal advice when a relationship ends can be very daunting. At Harrogate Family Law we understand how hard it can be to come in and meet with a solicitor. These are some of the worries that people have told us they had: …
Laura Mounsey: Ask me anything
Laura qualified as a solicitor here at Harrogate Family Law this year. We managed to grab her for a quick coffee and chat to find out more about her and how her first few months as a fully-fledged solicitor have gone. …
How do you combat loneliness when you are divorcing?
The decision to divorce is not an easy one and it can feel like a very lonely time. It is important to make sure you have the right support in place to help you come to terms it so that you can look to the future. Here at Harrogate Family Law we have a team ...
My ex won’t let me take the children abroad, what can I do?
There can be genuinely held concerns about the welfare of the children whilst away on holiday and, if so, it is right that these are investigated so that there can be confidence that the children will be safe. …
5 Things You Need to Think About Before You Divorce
When you first start thinking about divorce and all the challenges that lie ahead it can all feel pretty overwhelming. In our experience, the way things are handled in the initial stages before you divorce can have a big impact on the outcome and how long the whole process takes. …
The “No-fault divorce” is coming
The law Under the current law, introduced in 1973, couples must blame the other to get a divorce, unless they have been separated for two years. To blame the other person, they must cite either their “unreasonable behaviour” or their adultery. This is not very helpful for those couples who have mutually agreed that their ...
Fathers and their children
Father’s Day can be a difficult time for separated parents. …
