Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Harrogate

• From Harrogate Station: Exit to Station Parade, turn left, walk 2 minutes towards Station Bridge. Copthall Bridge House is right by the bridge.

• By car (from A1(M) J47): Take the A59 to Harrogate,  follow signs for Town Centre/Station onto Station Parade. The building is by Station Bridge (postcode HG1 1SP for sat-nav).

Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday

and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday

We understand that choosing the right family law firm for your case is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. You want to make sure they have the expertise to get the best solution for you and your loved ones to move forward with life, but sometimes that’s not enough. 

Here at Stowe Family Law, we recognise that this is one of the most stressful times of your life. You’re incredibly overwhelmed and emotional, which is why our Harrogate solicitors are here to support you through the process. We explain things to you in terms you understand, so you feel confident in your decisions. 

To make sure you’re set up for success, when you first get in contact with Stowe, you’ll speak with our Client Care team. They’ll listen to your circumstances and match you with the perfect solicitor. This way, you have the best person you need to succeed.  

There are multiple avenues for getting a divorce. For example, if you are the person instigating your divorce application, you are known as the Applicant. If you have received a divorce application and been asked to respond, you are known as the Respondent as your ex-spouse has begun the process. 

There are varying deadlines for both the Applicant and the Respondent, but our divorce solicitors in Harrogate can help you no matter which side you fall on.  

For a straightforward divorce in England and Wales, you can expect your divorce to take between 6-8 months. However, this is for simple divorces – by this we mean without long negotiations for financial settlements or child arrangement orders. 

If your divorce does include these things, you can expect it to take longer than usual. For a more accurate estimate for your specific circumstances, get in touch with our divorce solicitors. 

Unfortunately, there is no set price for a divorce. This is due to the complications related to each individual case. One price that is set in stone is the court fee, which is currently £612. This is either paid by the applicant or, if you are joint applicatants, applicant 1 will pay this fee. 

Our Harrogate lawyers will be able to provide an estimate tailored to your situation, reach out to Stowe Family Law to find out more. 

We recognise that agreeing on child arrangements is never easy. They take into account the family’s decision, the wishes of the children, as well as the suitability of the parents. Sometimes, a family court judge rules on the decision, which could be sole custody for one parent, joint custody, or third-party custody if the judge believes grandparents would be beneficial to the child’s welfare. 

What happens to your marital home is all dependent on your individual situation. Our Harrogate solicitors will be by your side throughout the process so you always have an expert by your side to ensure you have the best possible outcome.  

The dividing of assets will be done as fairly as possible, as this is important to the courts. If each party has different assets, this could impact how joint assets are split. Our experts will be able to explain this to you so you feel confident in your decisions.  

The Harrogate office is defined by a high standard of professional service and a strong connection to the local area. This is led by Team Leader Partner Shanika Varga-Haynes, who serves as a board member of the West Yorkshire Family Justice Board.

Our team is proud to support Harrogate Town AFC, as well as the Harrogate Theatre, Nidderdale Museum, and Harrogate International Festivals. To find out more about our work and the organisations we support, please visit our local Harrogate partnerships page.

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