How to make your divorce work for you
Deciding to get a divorce is difficult. It may feel like your life is being turned upside down. However, it is possible to take control of the situation and make it work for you. …
Warning for unmarried couples over common law marriage myth
There is still a misconception that couples who share their home and finances have certain rights, whether they are married or not. This assumption is unfortunately resulting in some people being left homeless and facing financial hardship if their relationship breaks down. …
Who gets the dog when you get divorced?
A dog is very much part of the family and if you have reached the decision that your marriage has come to an end, it is natural that you will be worried about who your dog will live with. …
Is online divorce really cheaper than a solicitor?
Recent coverage about speeding up the divorce process by using fixed fee digital services raises lots of questions about the pros and cons. …
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. …
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. …
3 reasons why you must get legal advice on any financial agreement you reach on divorce or separation
Once an agreement is reached this should be put into a formal document to ensure that the terms of the agreement are clear, fully understood by both of you, and will protect each of you from possible further claims in the future. …
Celebrating 8 years of success
Harrogate Family Law is 8 today! To mark this milestone our Managing Director and the Firm’s founder, Andrew Meehan, has been asked his thoughts on the last 8 years and what the future holds for Harrogate Family Law. …
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 ...
