Sometimes termed ‘legalese’ by those both inside and outside the profession, the language of the law can often be very complex. But does it really need to be? If you’re faced with a family law matter, it’s important for you to feel at ease, supported and fully in the know. As solicitors, a big part ...
Although no two relationships are ever the same, and everybody’s experience is different, abusive relationships are often characterised by very similar red flags. Due to the insidious nature of domestic abuse, victims often don’t realise how toxic their relationship is - especially when there’s more than one type of abusive behaviour at play. In this ...
Sometimes during a divorce, disagreements or issues can arise when it comes to arrangements for children. This can be incredibly stressful, not only for those immediately involved, but for the wider family too. Grandparents, for example, often worry about what their relationship with their grandchildren will be in the event that their own child’s relationship ...
No matter how amicable or straightforward your divorce is, explaining separation to children is never an easy conversation to have. But neither is it one to avoid. Divorce can take a big emotional toll on the whole family, and its impact should never be overlooked. As a parent, there are ways in which you can ...
In recent news, the government has announced that survivors of domestic abuse will be able to instruct the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to make or receive payments on their behalf, without the consent of an abusive ex-spouse or partner. The review follows a series of changes towards tackling the issue of domestic abuse in family ...
What’s the difference between marriage and civil partnership? It’s a question that family lawyers are often asked, and here we’re taking a look at that very question as we come to the end of February and LGBTQ+ History Month 2023. Until the passing of The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill in 2013, civil partnership was ...
Whilst we help clients from all across the country, we’re a firm that sits right at the heart of our local community right here in Harrogate. This is just one of the reasons why we’re so thrilled that not just one, but two of our team have been shortlisted as finalists at this year’s Stray ...
Children’s Mental Health Week took place between 6 - 12 February 2023. Whilst this is an incredibly important topic all year around, this week is a great opportunity to really shine a light on how we can make a difference. The theme this year was ‘Let’s Connect’, focusing on helping children maintain healthy and meaningful ...
Domestic abuse comes in a number of different forms, all of which are devastating, and most of which don’t come in isolation. Financial abuse is just one example. Like most other forms of abuse, it does not discriminate, it can happen to anyone, in any relationship, no matter the level or wealth involved. Here we’re ...
Being the victim of any form of domestic abuse is distressing, traumatic and harmful. Whilst big strides have been made to tackle this issue, incidents of domestic abuse are still being reported across the country on a regular basis. Unfortunately, as technology advances, perpetrators of abuse are finding so many more ways to inflict harm ...
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