My ex won’t let me see my children over Christmas. What can I do?
When parents separate there can be issues over the arrangements for children and, in particular, how your children’s time will be divided on special occasions such as Christmas. …
How to pay your divorce costs
The cost of seeking expert legal advice can be such a concern for some people that they delay going to a solicitor until they absolutely have to. This is completely understandable, particularly at a time when your future financial security is so uncertain. But the issue of how you pay your divorce costs is something ...
10 surprising reasons that your marriage could be headed towards a divorce
When you think about possible reasons why people get divorced, the more obvious ones tend to spring to mind: One person having an affair? Financial difficulties? A lack of love and affection? However, there are other, not as obvious reasons that over time can be detrimental to a relationship. Do you treat your house like ...
How far must you go to prove your marriage is over?
What is a good enough reason for getting divorced For a divorce to be granted by the courts there needs to be evidence that the marriage has irretrievably broken down – but what’s a good reason for getting divorced and just how far do you have to go in order to prove your marriage is ...
How Do I Serve Divorce Papers on my Spouse?
Before starting the divorce process, it is important to seek specialist family law advice to discuss your situation in depth. This is an important first step because it allows you to think about the outcome you would like to achieve and make sure that you are prepared for the road ahead. Your solicitor’s support will ...
Survival Guide: How to tell your children you are separating
Research has shown that the memory of how a child first learns about their parents’ divorce tends to stick with them. This is why it’s worth spending a bit of time discussing how you’ll break the news. It will undoubtedly be one of the most difficult conversations you have as a family but, if dealt ...
We are separating amicably – do I need a solicitor?
It is always preferable to resolve the child arrangements and the division of assets amicably. It is often a more cost-effective way to divorce, as well as minimising the stress and disruption that an acrimonious separation can cause. We are always supportive of clients who want to achieve an amicable settlement. …
Surviving divorce
Divorce is not an easy thing for anyone to go through. It may often feel like you are barely surviving, let alone thriving. We understand how difficult it can be to see the light at the end of the tunnel but there are a number of ways you can help yourself move forward. ...
Double celebration for Harrogate Family Law
Harrogate Family Law is today celebrating its 9th Birthday. As well as celebrating our birthday, both the firm and our Managing Director, Andrew Meehan, have been ranked as leaders in the field by the top legal guide Chambers UK. …
5 questions you must ask your divorce solicitor
Getting the right divorce lawyer for you is very important. You are going through perhaps the most difficult time of your life and you need to know that you have the very best on your side. We have compiled 5 questions that we feel are essential to ask you family lawyer and explained why speaking ...
