Thinking of remarrying after divorce? What do I need to know?
Planning a marriage is exciting but you need to give some thought to your financial arrangements, especially when it is not the first time around. …
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. …
Harrogate Family Law continue commitment to support the community
The team at Harrogate Family Law have thrown their weight behind the local community this year with a range of initiatives aimed at supporting the town and its services. …
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. …
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 ...
How divorce affects the family business
A family business will differ significantly from the treatment of other assets that are valued and shared during a divorce settlement. The business often provides the family with a certain standard of living and the business and financial security of both spouses can be put at risk if matters are not handled in the right ...
How much is a stay-at-home parent’s contribution worth?
When it comes to deciding how wealth will be split in a divorce settlement, the law is quite clear that there must be no discrimination between breadwinner and a stay-at-home parent. …
Is My Husband Entitled to a Share of My Inheritance When We Divorce
You may believe that any inheritance you receive is solely yours. However, on divorce, this is not always the case. Inheritance can include property, money, a business or valuable heirlooms such as art and antiques. …
Is Everything Always Split 50/50 in Divorce?
Is everything always split 50/50 in divorce? This is possibly one of the most common questions and biggest divorce myths we hear. In reality, there is no set formula when it comes to splitting assets in divorce. …
Top Tier Ranking for HFL Founder and Team
Harrogate Family Law and its founder Andrew Meehan have both achieved the highest possible ranking for family law in the latest legal guide Chambers UK 2018. …
