Cohabitation law – is reform back on the agenda?

At Harrogate Family Law, we closely followed the political party conference season for any potential updates regarding family law. We weren’t left disappointed, with cohabitation law reform being the order of the day for the Labour Party. On 10th October, the Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry, declared that a Labour government would commit to reforming ...

2024-01-30T17:35:01+00:00November 20th, 2023|Cohabitation, Law changes|

How to create a happy and healthy culture in the legal workplace

According to a YouGov poll in spring 2022, one in four lawyers had experienced stress or burnout at work. Over a quarter of those surveyed reported feeling this way on a daily basis. In recent years there’s been a definite push to ensure that solicitors and legal professionals feel secure and happy in the workplace, ...

2024-01-30T17:40:40+00:00October 24th, 2023|Mental Health|

Divorce amid rising interest rates – what are the options?

The cost of living crisis has continued to affect both families and individuals on a daily basis. With increased food, energy and property costs, many people have found themselves forced to cut back on their spending.  But the cost of living crisis isn’t simply limited to the day-to-day running of households. For couples who are ...

2024-01-30T17:48:54+00:00October 3rd, 2023|Divorce, Money, Property|

Relocating with children following a separation or divorce

Following a divorce or separation, it’s not unusual to look ahead to a fresh start and new beginnings. For some people, this can lead to the consideration of relocating to another city, or even abroad to another country. But what does the law say about this? If this is something you’re considering, here are some ...

2024-01-11T11:58:52+00:00August 15th, 2023|Children|

Cohabitation law – what does the future hold?

If you’ve ever heard the term ‘common law spouse’ or ‘common law marriage’, it’s important to know that there’s no such thing. Despite this, a report by the Women and Equalities Committee showed that 46% of people living in England and Wales believe that unmarried cohabiting couples have the same rights as those who are ...

2024-01-11T12:33:28+00:00July 26th, 2023|Cohabitation|

How do the courts split the assets during a divorce?

When it comes to divorce, the division of the assets and finances is often the most contentious issue. Negotiating who gets what, how much, and for how long isn’t always straightforward, particularly if there’s a family home, a business, or complex pensions to consider.  Sometimes, it’s not possible to reach an agreement without the intervention ...

2024-01-11T12:35:59+00:00July 10th, 2023|Divorce and money, Money, Property|

How to cope when you’re an adult and your parents divorce

Being a child of divorced parents can be difficult at any age. For very young children, it’s often a case of them adapting as they grow, learning to accept separated parents as part of their particular family dynamic. For teenagers, the transition can be a little tricker to navigate, with open and honest conversations required ...

2023-06-29T16:42:49+01:00June 29th, 2023|Children, Divorce|

Harrogate International Festivals. Bringing art, music and culture to our town

We’re extremely proud to share that we’ll once again be part of the Harrogate International Festivals team, this year as one of their premier partners, joining the likes of other Harrogate businesses, Rudding Park and Nicholls Tyreman.  “We are delighted to be renewing as a premier partner and supporting the festivals for another year. Harrogate ...

2023-06-28T17:22:02+01:00June 28th, 2023|Company News|
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