Hartnell Chanot: Divorce/Family Law Solicitors Exeter, Devon

Caroline Ryan

Caroline Ryan joined Hartnell Chanot as a Partner in 2004, having spent nearly 8 years as the Head of Family Law at another practice in Exeter.

Originally from Newport in Wales, Caroline studied Law at the University College of Wales Aberystwyth and Chester Law School before qualifying as a Solicitor in 1993, and relocating to Devon in 1996 with her husband.

Caroline has particular expertise in the fields of ancillary relief (the process which resolves any financial issues between the parties to the marriage), children and domestic abuse; and her broad and extensive knowledge of general family law mean she is experienced in the financial dealing of HNW (high net worth) cases, and some with media interest.

Caroline has been working on police and armed forces cases since 1993 (acting for both parties) and is Head of the Police Divorce Team and Armed Forces Divorce Team: she is also a Collaborative Lawyer and the Partner responsible for marketing and personnel at the firm.

Client Comments

• Caroline understood my situation immediately - she was clear, efficient, professional, empathetic and helpful. Caroline explained all the options clearly.
• Very clear, succinct, impartial and supportive despite the difficult circumstances. Perhaps naively, I had expected to be made to feel totally inadequate, at fault and the ‘guilty’ party. I wasn’t. Thank you!
• Service is excellent. Very warm, welcoming and helpful.  Particularly pleased with Caroline arranging counselling and indicated total support.
  
• I feel there has been a good level of empathy and understanding.
  
• I appreciate how despite being abroad and having never met that you have all handled my case with great care.
• I am most thankful for your extremely professional, fast and well-organised support. 
  
• Excellent service and friendly people.  Very helpful and understanding. 
  
• Efficient and professional. Friendly and informative.
• Clear answers to my questions and support.
• Made me feel at ease, very helpful staff.
• Particularly chose this firm because it specializes in family law.
• Especially pleased with being given straightforward facts.
• Excellent professional advice.
• Very pleased with the help received from Caroline and Leah. Very polite and helpful.
• Excellent service and friendly people. Very helpful and understanding.  Pleased with all the help I was given. Very helpful on the phone. Staff not intimidating.
  
• A friendly approach, made me feel at ease, a relaxed atmosphere all round.
  
• Reassured me at such a difficult time. Extremely helpful. I am most thankful for your extremely professional, fast and well-organised support in achieving my separation with a very satisfactory outcome.
• Straightforward and efficient advice. Very professional. Gave clear and full explanation. Extremely helpful, supportive and professional. 
  

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Accredited Member of Resolution (formerly SFLA) since Jan 2002.
• Collaborative Family Solicitor
  

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