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General Election 2024 – what changes could we see to family law?

As we approach the 2024 general election, the country is full of anticipation, wondering what changes might be in store. For us as solicitors, it will be interesting to see what, if any, changes are afoot for family law.   For many observers, law reform transcends party politics. It's about enacting changes that will benefit society ...

2024-07-02T12:08:43+01:00July 2nd, 2024|Law changes|

Cohabitation law – is reform back on the agenda?

At Harrogate Family Law, we closely followed the political party conference season for any potential updates regarding family law. We weren’t left disappointed, with cohabitation law reform being the order of the day for the Labour Party. On 10th October, the Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry, declared that a Labour government would commit to reforming ...

2024-01-30T17:35:01+00:00November 20th, 2023|Cohabitation, Law changes|

6 early steps you should take before divorce

When you are preparing for divorce the things you do in the first few weeks can have a huge impact on your financial future. That’s why it’s important to take advice before you make any decisions that could affect your long-term position. …

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 ...

2019-06-14T14:56:07+01:00June 14th, 2019|Divorce, Family law, Law changes, News|

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 ...

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