Family law is often described as one of the most rewarding areas of legal practice but it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Every day, family lawyers work with people navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial uncertainty bring intense stress, anxiety and vulnerability. ...
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we spoke to our apprentices Elyse Ashford, Laura Martin, Freddy Wharton and Miles Mahon about their experiences, what they have learned so far, and the advice they would give to anyone considering a legal apprenticeship. Their insights highlight just how valuable the apprenticeship route can be for building a ...
This is, without question, the most common concern we hear from business owners facing divorce: “Will I be forced to sell my business?” For many entrepreneurs, a business is far more than an asset on a balance sheet. It represents years of effort, personal identity, financial security and, often, responsibility to employees and family members. ...
Laura Mounsey, Director and solicitor at Harrogate Family Law, has been shortlisted for the Women in Law category at the Yorkshire Businesswoman Awards, recognising her exceptional achievements and rapid progression within the legal profession. Laura’s shortlisting is particularly notable given her appointment as a Director at Harrogate Family Law at just two years post-qualification, a move widely regarded ...
Harrogate Family Law has announced the appointment of Charlotte Davies, a highly experienced family lawyer, marking a further milestone in the firm’s organic growth as the region’s leading niche family law practice. Charlotte joins the firm with 7 years’ post-qualification experience and an impressive 11-year career at Clarion, where she developed a strong reputation advising ...
Anyone who has ever tried to move a donkey that doesn't want to be moved knows for sure that brute force is useless. Strangely enough this makes the donkey an excellent teacher in negotiation, and this is something that we family lawyers need to do well. Understanding motivation The first rule of negotiating with a ...
Pictured: Laura Mounsey, Harrogate Family Law and Lindsay Oliver, New Beginnings Peer Support Harrogate Family Law is proud to announce New Beginnings Peer Support as its official Charity Partner for 2026. New Beginnings Peer Support is a peer-led after-crisis domestic abuse service for women and their children living in North Yorkshire who have previously been ...
Recent data reported by Today’s Family Lawyer shows a 9% drop in marriages and civil partnerships, continuing a steady long-term decline. Fewer couples are choosing to formalise their relationships but this shift doesn’t mean modern family life has become any simpler from a legal standpoint. In fact, for the growing number of cohabiting couples, the ...
Earlier this year, MPs launched a formal inquiry into how well the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) works. Several proposals are now under consideration, in the hope that the CMS will be better able to meet the needs of families and children. However, for many people, including those who use it, the CMS remains something of ...
By Andrew Meehan, Founder and Managing Director Fifteen years ago, I left the comfort of a large national law firm – complete with receptionists, IT support, and a photocopier that never ran out of toner (well sometimes) – to set up Harrogate Family Law. I’d spotted a gap in the local market for high-quality family ...
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