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5 pitfalls of being a litigant in person

On the face of it, representing yourself during a divorce might seem like an obvious path to take, particularly if you’re worried about your finances and how you’ll pay your legal costs. However, whilst it might save you money in the short-term, you may find that becoming a self-representing litigant (often called a litigant in ...

2022-11-14T22:32:38+00:00November 14th, 2022|Divorce, Pitfalls|

Child arrangements – do the kids get a say?

Depending on your circumstances, going through a divorce or separation can bring any number of challenges. And if you’ve got children, there are additional considerations that you’ll have to plan for when it comes to the future.  Going through a divorce with children can be tough. Making the decisions about who they’ll live with, how ...

2022-11-01T12:36:19+00:00November 1st, 2022|Children, Divorce|

Cryptocurrency – a new consideration for divorce?

In an ever evolving digital world, you wouldn’t necessarily consider the influence that changes in technology have over legal proceedings. However, it may surprise you to know that it plays a bigger role than you may think.  When it comes to technology, the law very often finds itself playing catch up, and the issue of ...

2022-10-25T17:11:05+01:00October 25th, 2022|Disclosure, Divorce, Money|

Top tips for child arrangements at Christmas

For many people, this Christmas will be the first since their divorce or separation. As a family solicitor, helping clients deal with disputes about child arrangements throughout the year is a big part of my job. And I know only too well that Christmas can be a tricky time.  Client’s often struggle with the thought ...

2022-10-18T10:38:58+01:00October 18th, 2022|Children, Divorce|

5 reasons why clients trust Harrogate Family Law

Choosing a family lawyer is an important decision. Whether you’re looking for expert legal advice about your finances and assets, or what the arrangements will be for your children, chances are your solicitor will be helping you navigate some of the most important considerations of your life.  As a friendly and approachable family law firm ...

2022-10-11T10:54:45+01:00October 11th, 2022|Harrogate Family Law|

DIY divorce and pensions – beware the pitfalls

It's no surprise that more and more separating couples are tempted to try their hand at the ‘DIY divorce’. Who wouldn’t want to try to save time and money right? Whilst doing things yourself  may seem appealing, unfortunately this worrying trend isn’t as simple as it might appear to be.   We’re not suggesting that couples ...

2022-10-05T10:31:18+01:00October 5th, 2022|Pensions|

How is the cost of living crisis impacting relationships?

By Carol Jessop  As people across the country continue to feel the strain of the cost of living crisis, we’re starting to see that it has the potential to impact more than just our wallets. For those in relationships that are already struggling, the uncertainty and worry caused by the rising cost of living is ...

2022-09-26T11:18:41+01:00September 26th, 2022|Uncategorised|

How should non-married couples protect their assets?

There are approximately six million unmarried couples living together here in the UK. With an increasing number of people deciding to cohabit without being married, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the implications.  The fact of the matter is that cohabiting couples don’t have the same rights as married couples. So, with ...

2022-09-20T10:09:38+01:00September 20th, 2022|Unmarried couples|

5 questions to break the cycle of a narcissistic relationship

When you’re in the midst of a narcissistic relationship, it can be difficult to imagine a different kind of life, especially if your self-esteem is running low.  However, finding a happier future is possible, and here we’re looking at 5 questions you can ask yourself in order to help break the cycle of a narcissistic ...

2022-09-13T09:45:58+01:00September 13th, 2022|Narcissist Divorce|
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