Family law Archives

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. …

Andrew Meehan2019-02-04T10:24:50+00:00February 4th, 2019|Children, Divorce, Family law, Pitfalls|

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. …

Andrew Meehan2019-02-11T10:14:03+00:00January 6th, 2019|Company News, Divorce, Divorce and money, Family law, Money, Pitfalls, Property, Tips|

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. …

Andrew Meehan2018-11-30T09:50:32+00:00November 29th, 2018|Children, Cohabitation, Divorce, Divorce and money, Family law|

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. …

Andrew Meehan2018-11-29T09:12:42+00:00November 22nd, 2018|Disclosure, Divorce and money, Family law, Money, Pitfalls, Property|

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. …

Andrew Meehan2018-12-06T14:37:35+00:00October 18th, 2018|Children, Divorce and money, 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 ...

Andrew Meehan2018-08-15T14:03:25+01:00August 9th, 2018|Divorce, Family law|

Pride month: has the law caught up?

Historically the family justice system has not always been progressive and forward thinking. Thankfully over the years there has been positive movement ensuring that everyone is treated equally and with respect. …

Andrew Meehan2018-08-15T14:02:25+01:00June 27th, 2018|Children, Family law, Gay marriage, Same-sex couples|

We are separating – do I have to move out?

Separating after a relationship breaks down is an emotional time in anyone’s life and the issue of whether to leave the family home throws up lots of questions. …

Andrew Meehan2018-08-15T13:57:38+01:00May 1st, 2018|Divorce, Family law, Property|

Local Professional committee appointments for Harrogate Family Law Solicitor

Harrogate lawyer Emma Doughty has been appointed to the committee of Young Resolution (YRES) in West and North Yorkshire. YRES work alongside the regional committee to encourage professional best practice and promote supporting families to resolve difficulties constructively. …

Andrew Meehan2018-08-15T13:56:01+01:00April 5th, 2018|Children, Family law|

The Case For No Fault Divorce

There is a growing consensus among many family law specialists that couples should be allowed to divorce without having to apportion blame to one party. Under the current law enacted in 1973, unless couples have been separated for two years, it’s necessary under the current system to cite unreasonable behaviour or adultery for the marital ...

Andrew Meehan2018-08-15T13:54:52+01:00March 12th, 2018|Divorce, Family law, Law changes|