Harrogate's Leading Divorce Solicitors

Divorce

When we get married, we don’t think about the possibility that it may one day come to an end. If it does, it can be painful and confusing and we need sympathetic, but professional advice to help us move forward.

More than 100,00 marriages in England and Wales end in divorce, and if you have made the decision to end a relationship, you are certainly not alone.

The process of separation and divorce is usually met with feelings of anguish, upset and confusion, but the emotional upheaval of managing a break-up can also become quite stressful, with concerns arising about the future, finances and the welfare of any children.

Our divorce solicitors have a wealth of experience in helping separating couples reach a settlement as easily and smoothly as possible. We approach every case with compassion and sensitivity and will support you through every step of the process, help you explore your options, and manage any issues that arise to ensure you reach a settlement that is right for you.

Need to talk?

If you are going through a separation or divorce, we can provide you with the support and advice you need to get through it. To find out how we can help, or to discuss your situation further, please get in touch on 01423 509000 or fill out our contact form below.

How we can help

During your first meeting with one of our divorce solicitors, we will discuss the reasons for the breakdown of your relationship and you will be asked to provide information relating to the date of separation, whether you have any children together, and details about your income, assets, savings and pensions.

We will then discuss with you your thoughts for the future and moving forward, so we can assess how to achieve the best possible outcome for you. In some cases, divorce may not be the most suitable option and separation may be a preferred route for you.

Why come to Berwins Solicitors?

Our expert divorce solicitors are highly specialised in providing legal advice to couples undergoing separation and divorce, and will take a compassionate approach to make the process as swift and painless as possible.

Having formed in the mid-1990s, the firm has grown considerably over the years and our family law specialists, led by Sarah Smith, are recognised as one of Yorkshire’s most highly ranked teams for handling family related cases.

We have vast experience in advising clients on family law matters and our expertise covers divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, separation, financial settlements, residence and contact for children, through pensions and adoption.

Collaborative approach for divorcing business owners

We were instructed by a self-employed company director in divorce proceedings. Our client’s wife ran her own business trading around the region but the companies were linked and had a profit-sharing agreement, the husband’s company supplying services to the wife’s. In addition there were property and pension assets. This was a collaborative case which enabled us to take a proactive approach and resolve the matter in a way that the courts could not, by finding more flexible client-centred solutions. Separating out the companies enabled us to structure a deal whereby our client’s company provided services at a discounted rate for the wife’s business. Once this issue was resolved the other parts of the settlement were easily dealt with. By taking a different view from the courts the clients achieved a much better outcome than they would otherwise have been able to, to their mutual benefit and allowed them to go forward after their marriage was over with a reasonable relationship.