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Divorce & Family Law Blog

This page contains all our blogs related to Divorce & Family Law. If you are interested in a specific area, you may prefer to view one of our specialized subcategories.

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Important new tax rules for separating couples

Posted2023-03-31 00:00
AuthorDebra Jackson

As Rebecca Laffan reported in April of last year, Capital Gains Tax rules for separating couples are changing. Following the Spring Budget, we now know that these rules are coming into force in April 2023. What are the new rules? The new rules are...

Great results for Harrowells in the Legal 500 2023 report

Posted2022-09-29 00:00
AuthorPeter Mills

Legal 500 have just published their latest report (‘the 2023 edition’) and the firm has, once again, achieved a strong showing. We have received formal recognition of our excellent service delivery and high technical standards across nine...

How long does a divorce or dissolution take?

Charlotte Bowen

Posted2022-08-30 00:00
AuthorCharlotte Bowen

The divorce and dissolution process in England and Wales changed on 6th April 2022, allowing couples to divorce or end their civil partnership without blaming the other for the breakdown of the relationship. The new ‘no fault’ system allows...

What is habitual residence?

Posted2022-07-06 00:00

Although efforts have been made to make the law surrounding divorce and custody disputes, more ‘user friendly’ there are still some terms which can remain a bit of a mystery to non-lawyers! One of those terms is habitual residence. It crops up...

What is a Final Hearing within financial remedy proceedings?

Charlotte Bowen

Posted2022-05-17 00:00
AuthorCharlotte Bowen

The Final Hearing will usually be the third and final court hearing within financial remedy proceedings. The Judge will make a decision on your financial position and impose a settlement on you and your husband/wife if agreement is not reached. Prior to the...

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Dealing with Matthew Rowley directly was invaluable and always approachable and available. Backed by a superb team around him the experience received from both him and company was exemplary.
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Simon Black is very straightforward and down to earth. Prompt, direct action on the client’s behalf at all times. They are obviously very experienced, knowledgeable and willing to listen and communicate extremely well at all times with their clients.
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2024 edition), Contentious Probate
Amazing service with all-round help and support; specialists in a wide range of fields. Harrowells have been exceptional at fighting a case for my disabled sister.
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The team at Harrowells were all really responsive, reactive and understanding.
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Increase in Family Court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements

On 1st May 2024, the Government will implement an increase in Courts and Tribunals fees by up to 10%. Within the Family Courts, we will see an increase in court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements, with the divorce fee...

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We attended the York St John University Graduate Careers Fair on Wednesday 24th April - offering insights into our work culture and information about career pathways at our firm. This is our second year at the Fair and is part of a wider programme of...

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Law on Flexible Working Requests changed in April

Along with the usual uplifts to the minimum wage, statutory sickness pay and maternity pay, this April we also see changes to the way holiday pay can be calculated and paid for some workers, some changes to family rights, and perhaps most significantly,...