2.9.2026
When Can a Child’s Objection Stop Return?
Child abduction: when will a child’s objections prevent a return order? Where a child has been wrongfully removed from...
Read moreHarriet McMorrin
Harriet is a Partner in the Family Law department. Harriet advises on a range of issues following the breakdown of a marriage or relationship, including representing clients navigating a divorce and the associated financial or children issues that may arise. Harriet is also able to advise on cohabitation and nuptial agreements.
Harriet is a member of Resolution, an organisation of family lawyers committed to a constructive and non-confrontational approach to family law matters.
Harriet graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Philosophy. She then went on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law at Kaplan Law school and the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Bloomsbury.
Harriet joined Osbornes as a trainee in January 2018 and qualified into the Family Department in October 2019.
Professional Membership
- Law Society of England and Wales
- Resolution
- Young Resolution
Reported Cases
Osbornes is a cut above the rest. I would recommend them as the first port of call for anyone with a difficult family law issue.
It is the combination of breadth, collaboration, and currency of knowledge that sets them apart.
They work as a very effective team, with strong sharing of information and discussion of strategy.
As a firm, Osbornes Law are terrific. They cover every area of family law from adoption to high-end divorce work.
The family team at Osbornes Law has great strength and depth with talented and effective senior associates.
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2.9.2026Understanding Habitual Residence in Child Abduction Cases
How habitual residence affects child abduction cases Where a parent takes a child from the UK and fails to return...
Read more- 10.6.2026
Cohabiting Couples and the Law: What the 2026 Reforms...
If you live with your partner but are not married, you may believe that years of living together give you...
Read more - 20.2.2026
Court Orders on Siblings Post-Adoption Contact
Principles of Post-Adoption Contact The principles that govern a child’s post-adoption contact with his or her birth family have...
Read more - 31.10.2025
Who Are McKenzie Friends in the Family Court?
McKenzie Friends explained: what they can and cannot do in Court We always recommend that you instruct a qualified family...
Read more - 23.10.2025
A Comparative Overview of International Child Relocation Law
International child relocation is one of the most challenging areas of international family law, particularly in cases involving separated parents...
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3.10.2025Hague Convention Abduction and Protective Measures
Hague Convention Child Abduction Case: Protective Measures and Lessons from S v Q [2025] Family lawyer, Serena Sandhu represented the mother...
Read more- 28.7.2025
Court Intermediaries: Protecting the Vulnerable
Court-appointed intermediaries for the vulnerable: a test of ‘necessity’ At Osbornes Law, our experienced children and family team represents many...
Read more - 4.7.2025
Standish v Standish: What Counts as Matrimonial Property?
Supreme Court upholds Court of Appeal decision In a landmark ruling handed down on 2 July 2025, the Supreme Court upheld an...
Read more - 11.6.2025
‘Worthless’ Shares Used to Undermine Divorce Claim
‘Worthless’ share transfer found to undermine wife’s financial claim The financial remedies team at Osbornes Law advise and represent...
Read more - 4.2.2025
Expensive Purchases in Prenups: Joint or Sole Property?
Prenuptial agreements: are expensive purchases joint or sole property? The experienced family lawyers at Osbornes Law advise wealthy and high...
Read more - 23.1.2025
Contempt of Court: Law Commission’s Reform Proposals
Reforming Contempt of Court: Law Commission’s Proposals The Law Commission had been tasked by the Government to review the...
Read more - 23.1.2025
Post-Adoption Contact With Birth Parent: Not If Adopters...
Post-Adoption Contact With Birth Parent It is not uncommon for a birth parent to seek direct contact with an adopted...
Read more - 23.1.2025
Can an Adoption Order Be Overturned?
For many birth parents, the making of an adoption order feels devastating — a permanent severing of the legal relationship with...
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4.11.2024Anglo-French Divorce: Jurisdiction Guide
Anglo-French Divorce: which jurisdiction is right for you? It has been a year since we launched our Anglo-French department in...
Read more- 1.10.2024
Borrowing Money for Legal Fees in Divorce
What if I can’t afford a lawyer for my divorce? When going through a divorce, it is widely understood...
Read more - 27.9.2024
Navigating Divorce, Child Arrangements, and the Jewish Festivals:...
A Jewish divorce presents unique challenges, especially regarding child arrangements and upcoming festivals. Balancing differing levels of religious observance can...
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25.9.2024Who Pays the Debts After Divorce?
Am I liable for my husband’s debts if we are separated? Debt is a significant source of stress for...
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What Happens to Savings & Investments in Divorce?
Divorce often raises important questions about the division of assets, particularly savings and investments. Understanding what happens to these financial...
Read more - 12.9.2024
Landmark Surrogacy Case Confirms Legal Rights of Surrogate...
Case: Z (Surrogacy: Step-Parent Adoption) [2024] EWFC 20 A recent High Court ruling has reinforced the legal position of surrogate mothers in...
Read more - 8.8.2024
Wife’s Award Increased Due to Failure To...
Understanding the Impact of Changed Circumstances on Prenuptial Agreements Prenuptial agreements have become the norm where a husband or wife...
Read more - 5.8.2024
Why Did Lauryn Goodman Take Kyle Walker to...
Introduction to the case After a judge took the unusual step of making his judgement public, we’re starting to...
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1.8.2024Matrimonial vs Non-Matrimonial Assets
Matrimonial vs Non-Matrimonial Assets in Divorce During a divorce, people often make the mistake of assuming that everything they own...
Read more- 1.8.2024
What is a Periodical Payments Order?
Periodical Payments Orders in Divorce Throughout the process of a divorce or when unmarried couples with children split up, numerous...
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