Separation is rarely easy, but at Taylor Fawcett our aim is to help you find the solution and the settlement that works best for you and your family. Whether you are in the need of general advice or require more in-depth assistance, we can help you understand your choices when making a separation legal or your rights in a divorce, sorting out the financial aspects of a relationship or agreeing residence and contact for the children. To begin taking back control, contact us to organise an initial meeting.

If you have a low income, you may be eligible for assistance from the Legal Services Commission (which used to be called the Legal Aid Board) to meet part or all of the cost of a case. This is known as Public Funding (Legal Aid). The Fee Earner you meet will go through the Financial Means and Merit test with you and determine eligibility during your first meeting. Otherwise, we will provide you with an estimate of the costs and maintain contact with you about the charges and disbursements involved.

Sarah Taylor (Partner) - Family
Sarah qualified in 1986 and has lived and worked in Harrogate since 1989. During 2008 she served as President of the Harrogate and District Law Society. She is a member of Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association) Accredited Specialist Panel which recognises her knowledge and experience in Family Law, with a particular specialism in Financial and Domestic Violence related issues. Sarah also undertakes some Conveyancing work.

Julie Fawcett (Partner)
Julie has worked in the law since 1995, practising Family Law since qualification. Julie especially wanted to provide help to those who cannot take control of matters for themselves and for this reason she has become a specialist in Private Children Law work through the Resolution accredited specialist scheme and in Public Children Law work through membership of the Children Panel; which means that she is able to undertake work for children who need legal representation in family work. In addition she is instructed by the Official Solicitor and also contracted to carry out Legal Aid family work. She has a further specialism in relationship breakdown and cohabitation matters.