Divorce isn’t easy. It can feel daunting, stressful and at times, scary. Your whole life is suddenly turned on its head, and you find yourself filled with uncertainties about the future. It’s not uncommon to worry about what life will look like after divorce. In fact, marriage counselling statistics found that most people stay in ...
In recent years, there’s been a fair amount of press coverage when it comes to the divorces of the rich and famous. We’re talking about some seriously high profile, and extremely high net worth, cases: Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott, Bill and Melinda Gates are just two of the couples that spring to mind. For ...
When people are considering a divorce, all too often they’ll delay seeking legal advice. They may think they can come to an ‘amicable’ agreement with their ex partner, or worry about how much expert legal advice is going to cost. However, even for the most amicable of couples, and the most straightforward situations (if such ...
At Harrogate Family Law, our clients come first. Every piece of advice we give, and every action we take, has our clients interests firmly at the centre. Everything we do is geared toward making sure our clients get the outcome they deserve. Choosing a solicitor to help you through difficult circumstances can feel overwhelming, whether ...
The discussion around ‘parental alienation’ and its impact has become a feature of many family law matters in recent years. Here we’re taking a closer look at the theory of parental alienation; what it is, why it’s problematic and the impact it can have on families. What is parental alienation? Parental alienation doesn’t have a ...
Being single after a marriage or long-term relationship can seem like a daunting prospect. To go from sharing your life with another person, to being on your own, is a big adjustment. It can take some getting used to. Here at Harrogate family law, we’re always trying to help our clients look to the future. ...
Family solicitors have had their fair share of attention in the world of Hollywood and television dramas. And while many of us enjoy a dramatic court-room scene on our TV screens, they’ve done nothing to correct the preconceptions about the profession that are already in existence. In this week’s blog, we’re bringing things back to ...
A divorcing couple must disclose their assets in order to obtain a legally binding financial agreement about who gets what. However, in many cases, there aren’t enough assets to meet both spouses’ needs and cut backs have to be made. This is often referred to as a ‘needs-based case’. Which ‘needs’ to consider The main ...
Family court has faced an unprecedented increase in workload since the beginning of the pandemic, and legal professionals are beginning to feel the strain. HHJ Wildblood explained the Bristol Family Court court has had 1.5 times the number of outstanding private law cases since January. Now, more than ever, clients need to do all they ...
According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2.3 million adults aged between 16 - 24 years, are estimated to have experienced domestic abuse between March 2019 and March 2020. This is a shocking statistic. Looking at this from a family law perspective, it’s really important that victims aren’t discouraged from coming forward. But ...
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