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World Cup - Victims of Domestic Abuse fear victory
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Face Behind the Business
The price of divorce!
Divorce and your children
Ground breaking decision for women in divorce
Private Fostering
In-house Counselling - first in the South West!
Young Solicitor of the Year
Thinking about getting Divorced. What happens next?
Pre-nuptial victory for heiress could open floodgates for local courts
Donna qualifies as a Lawyer
Using Children as Weapons
What's On for School Kids in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset
Launch of the revised Collaborative Family Lawyers website
Child Maintenance Private Agreement Form for Parents
Quality Matters (QM) Report and materials now published
Online magazine contains advice on Divorce for Teenagers
Charter for Grandchildren Petition approved by No.10
Child Contact arrangements during the School holidays
New book offers guidance for Grandparents bringing up grandchildren
Free Legal Advice Clinic in Exmouth - Fri 1st May
Devon County Council to increase funding for domestic violence services
Family breakdown costs taxpayers £37 billion each year
Selfish adults 'threat to children'
What the Family Courts expect from parents
BAAF campaign to highlight private fostering arrangements
Law Society to promote use of specialist family lawyers
Family Courts are to be opened to the media
Children and Adoption Act - more flexible approach to resolving disputes in contact cases
Peninsula Family Justice Council launches website of Support Services in Devon & Cornwall
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Domestic Violence Week 2008 - What's happening in Devon
Credit crunch could herald a Christmas of extra suffering for domestic violence victims
Collaborative Divorces may be fast-tracked within a day at Court
Jill Read-Brown applauded for her commitment to Domestic Abuse Victims in Devon
Single Parent Surgery at the United Free Church, High Street, Totnes
Government talks about extending childcare
Jill Read-Brown shortlisted for the Legal Executive of the Year award
Dealing with debt
Devon Employers asked to look out for staff who may be victims of domestic violence
FREE Legal Advice Surgery in Exmouth
Grannynet - a new website for Grandparents
NEW Family Support Services in Exeter
Hartnell Chanot launches JustDads... a new website for Fathers!
Women's Aid ACT campaign
Actor Robin Williams opts for a Collaborative Divorce
Women's Aid T-shirts from Asda
45 per cent of all marriages will end in divorce
Divorce is bad for the environment!
Angry Wife uses YouTube to air grievances
On-line divorce?
Soap Bubbles: Emmerdale
British Divorce Survey reveals unhappy marriages
Children's 'Newsround' to tackle divorce
Changes to tax laws could impact on divorce
Soap Bubbles: Eastenders
New Appointment - Emma Benyon-Tinker
Womens Aid launch leaflet for children
Divorce rate lowest for 22 years
Consultation on forced marriage
Pre-nups can "short circuit" ancillary relief proceedings
FAQs - Child Protection
Dec 07 - Book of the Month - Changes That Heal
Women's Aid - ACT in 16 ways to end violence against women
Flexible working scheme could be extended to all parents
Child Protection is everybody's business
Frequently asked questions on adoption
Pressure to be supermum is spoiling parenthood
Nov 07 - Book of the Month - First Steps in Parenting the Child Who Hurts
Adopting a Child is a labour of love
Parenting Goes Online
Oct 07 - Book of the Month - Science of Parenting
Could you be abducting your child by moving abroad?
Children's Trust Service Directory
Urgent - Government investigation into domestic violence
Huge investment gives children the best start in life
September 07 - Book of the Month - The Verbally Abusive Relationship
DIY Divorce - the truth!
Civil partnership 'bigamy' alleged
'Families at risk' review
August 07 - Book of the Month - New Families, Old Scripts
Are you worried about Child Contact arrangements during the School holidays?
Soap Bubbles - 20th July - Forced Entry in Coronation Street
Q&A: living together agreements
Soap Bubbles - 13th July - Coronation Street and Domestic Violence
New Handbook for Victims of Forced Marriages
Soap Bubbles - 6th July - Eastenders and Divorce
July 07 - Book of the Month - Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You..
Child Contact arrangements during the School holidays
29th June 07 - Family Law Update on South Hams Radio
Soap Bubbles - 22nd June - Coronation Street
Soap Bubbles - 15th June - Eastenders
June 07 - Book of the Month - Building the Bonds of Attachment
Free Legal Advice Clinic - Monday 18th June
Divorce Rights for Unmarried Couples?
Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year shortlist announced
Soap Bubbles - 8th June - Coronation Street - Contact Issues with Children
1st June - Soap Bubbles - Ben in Eastenders and Child Abuse
Monthly Round Up on South Hams Radio
Soap Bubbles starts today on South Hams Radio
New website for single fathers - www.onlydads.org
Free Legal Advice Clinic - Monday 21st May
Norman Hartnell shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2007
Free Legal Advice Clinic for Exeter Relate
Domestic violence is a crime
Book of the Month - Healing the Trauma of Domestic Violence
Mediation Campaign could save taxpayers millions.
Avoiding Debt in Divorce
Hartnell Chanot - Book of the Week - 26th March
Child Abduction in the UK- Hartnell Chanot on the Radio - Monday 26th March
Adoption and special guardianship - South Hams Radio 19th March
Book of the Week - 19th March
Child Care Proceedings - South Hams Radio, Monday 12th March
Book of the Week - 12th March
Book of the Week - The Parentalk Guide to the Teenage Years - 5th March
Child Protection procedures and care proceedings - South Hams Radio, Monday 5th March
Recommended Childrens Book - It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear, Ages 3-7
Book of the Week - Stop Arguing, Start Talking - 26th February 07
High Net Worth v Poor - Divorce and Finances, South Hams Radio Monday 26th Feb
When love is the last thing in the air
Finances and Divorce Settlements - South Hams Radio, Monday 19th Feb
Book of the Week - Boundaries - 19th February 07
Taking Charge of your Life - Exeter Relate - 1 Day Course - Saturday 3rd March
Book of the Week - Boundaries In Marriage - 12th February 07
Parental Responsibility and Divorce - South Hams Radio, Monday 12th Feb
When a client says it all.....
Children and Divorce - South Hams Radio - Mon 5th Feb
Book of the Week - How to talk so kids will listen - 5th February 07
29.01.07 - Book of the Week - Power and Control
South Hams Radio - Mon 29th Jan - Domestic Abuse
Two new appointments for pioneering Exeter law firm.
22.01.07 - Book of the Week "Caught in the Middle"
South Hams Radio - Mon 22nd Jan - Mediation, Collaborative Law and Counselling
Book of the Week - Life Lessons
South Hams Radio Show, 15th Jan - Divorce
Black Monday? The busiest day of the year to Divorce.
Moving On - New Year, New Start
Hartnell Chanot & Partners - Family Law on the Radio
Domestic Violence Awareness Week - Exeter
Is there such a thing as a cheap divorce?
Increase your confidence and take charge of your life
Legal Aid cuts will affect the poor and vulnerable
Launch of new website to aid family problems
Pioneering Family Law Firm Highly Recommended
Family Law Specialists
Up to 1 Million British Children Face Violence
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Statement of Arrangements
What happens next?
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Maintaining the Status Quo
Shared Parenting
Regular overnight contact
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Welfare Checklist
Welfare Principle
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Finding of Fact
No-Order principle
What if you cannot agree?
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Devon Group of Collaborative Lawyers
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What orders can the Courts make?
Shared Residence Order
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Family Assistance Orders
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Parental Responsibility
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What finanical orders can be made?
What information do you need?
How will your case be decided?
What if you cannot agree?
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Devon Group of Collaborative Lawyers
Going through the Courts
Inheritance and Gifts
Joint Bank Accounts
Pensions
Offsetting
Pension Sharing
Your Home
What are the options?
Short Marriages
Your Business
Will a divorce affect your business?
Can you protect your business?
Valuing your business
Will you lose your pension?
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Your Income
Lone Fathers
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Managing your money
Returning to work
Finding Childcare
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Early Years Education and Pre-School
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Why contact is essential
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New Relationships
Your relationship with your ex
How to deal with your ex's new partner
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Parental Responsibility for Step-dads
Featured Writer
Single dads and the school run
Surviving Family break-up
A Single Dad on Holiday
A Single Dads response to the Credit Crunch
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Calendar of FREE local family events
Useful Links
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'Shared Parenting, Shared Benefits' by Families Need Fathers
Dangerous Dads Summer Camp & Canoeing on the Dart
Fathers Group this Saturday at Beacon Heath Children's Centre
Me and My Dad - new online project celebrating dads
Dangerous Dads Event - Camping weekend at Sharpham - 11th & 12th July
Fathers Meet in Exeter every Saturday
Charter for Grandchildren Petition approved by No.10
Families Need Fathers Central London Branch Boat Trip - Sat 21st June
Dangerous Dads Event - Riverford Dairy visit & farm trip - Sat 13th June
Dangerous Dads (Totnes) - Scarecrow Parade - May 16th
1st Official Dangerous Dads Homebrew Cider, Wine & Beer Festival' - May 9th
New Families Need Fathers branch in Plymouth
Dangerous Dads Event (Totnes) - Making Scarecrows - May 9th
Families Need Fathers calls for greater recognition on International Parental Alienation Awareness Day - Sat 25th April
Drop-in session for dads and male carers at Exmouth's Children's Centre on Sat 25 Apr
New - Fathers Group in Exeter every Saturday
Families Need Fathers researching the benefits of shared parenting
Children's minister challenges 'father-blindness'
BAAF campaign to highlight private fostering arrangements
Fathers should be allowed to take a year's paid paternity leave
Family Courts are to be opened to the media
Children and Adoption Act - more flexible approach to resolving disputes in contact cases
Daddy Day Care seeks to look at the role of men in childcare
Top ten tips for single parents this Christmas
Primary School Curriculum Survey - What do you think?
Collaborative Divorces may be fast-tracked within a day at Court
Jill Read-Brown applauded for her commitment to Domestic Abuse Victims in Devon
Single Parent Surgery at the United Free Church, High Street, Totnes
Familes Need Fathers Exeter Charity Event 26th Oct
Government talks about extending childcare
Jill Read-Brown shortlisted for the Legal Executive of the Year award
Dealing with debt
A Single Dad on Holiday...
Devon Employers asked to look out for staff who may be victims of domestic violence
FREE Legal Advice Surgery in Exmouth
Don't forget to visit the library!
NEW Family Support Services in Exeter
Families Need Fathers - Boat Trip
Family Friendly Festival Guide 2008
Dads, Lads and Daughters - Weekends Away
New Government initiative for Separated Dads
The Children's Secretary admits Dads feel left out at school
Useful Links
Just Grandparents
Worried about losing contact?
Mediation
What are your rights?
What is a Contact Order?
Can a Contact Order be enforced?
Ways to stay in touch
Bringing up your Grandchildren
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Can you adopt?
Can you get financial support?
Have you lost contact?
News
Grandparents celebrating Grandparents Day at Paradise Wildlife Park
Gloria Hunniford backs Grandparents appeal
Grandparents should be given easier access
New funding for grandparent groups
Grandparents Club
Charter for Grandchildren Petition approved by No.10
Coap - a website for young people affected by someone else's addiction.
The love of a nan and granddad
New book offers guidance on financial help with bringing up grandchildren
Controversial report on Grandparents and Childcare
Grandparents Plus calls for changes in the way grandparents who look after their grandchildren are treated
BAAF campaign to highlight private fostering arrangements
Should Grandparents have legal rights to see their Grandchildren?
New Year and a New Look for SoGrand, the Website for Grandparents
Make money for you and The Grandparents Association by selling your old mobile phone.
Family Courts are to be opened to the media
Children and Adoption Act - more flexible approach to resolving disputes in contact cases
Local Support Groups for Grandparents
Access to Grandchildren - Grandparents fighting for their rights
Welfare Benefits Hotline
Working with the Grandparents Association to promote family law and the rights of Grandparents
Collaborative Divorces may be fast-tracked within a day at Court
Jill Read-Brown applauded for her commitment to Domestic Abuse Victims in Devon
Government talks about extending childcare
FREE Legal Advice Surgery in Exmouth
Grannynet - a new website for Grandparents
Grandparents help Grandchildren during crises such as divorce.
Factsheets for Grandparents
Useful Links
Just Mums
Legal Issues
Getting a Divorce
What happens next?
What do you need?
Statement of Arrangements
How long will it take?
Your Children
What are your options?
Shared Parenting
Regular overnight contact
Applying for Residence
Who can apply for a Residence Order?
What is the Status Quo?
Agreed Contact
What if you cannot agree?
Mediation
Collaborative Law
Devon Group of Collaborative Lawyers
Contact - a brief overview
Contact Disputes
Types of Contact
How much contact can your ex have?
Can you change pre-arranged contact times?
Can you refuse contact?
What decisions can your ex make during contact?
What if your ex refuses to see his children?
What if your child refuses to see their father?
Can your ex take the children on a foreign holiday?
What orders can the Courts make?
Shared Residence Order
Residence Order
Parental Responsibility
Prohibited Steps Order
Specific Issue Order
Family Assistance Orders
Child Support
Overnight contact
What if the father fails to pay?
Parental Responsibility
Working together
What is the Welfare Checklist?
Finding of Fact
No-Order principle
Welfare Principle
Wishes and feelings of children
Your Finances
How are your finances divided?
What are you entitled to?
Income and outgoings
Bank Accounts and Credit Cards
Pensions
Offsetting
Pension Sharing
Financial Disputes
Using the Courts
Why Mediation?
Collaborative Law
Devon Group of Collaborative Lawyers
Inheritance and Gifts
Your Home
What are the options?
Short Marriages
Your Business
Will a divorce affect your business?
Can you protect your business?
Valuing your business
Will you lose your pension?
Your Pension
Your Income
Single Mums
The effect on your children
Claiming benefits
Managing your money
Returning to work
Childcare options
Extended Family
Registered Childminders
Nannies
Day Nurseries
Early Years Education and Pre-School
Breakfast and After-school clubs
Taking a holiday
Changing your child's surname
Being a Great Mum
The importance of contact
Working together with your ex
Living apart from your child
Raising children on your own
The importance of extended family
Quality time with your children
Taking your children on holiday
Living apart from your children
Maintaining Contact
About MATCH
Tips to help mothers living apart
Moving On
Working together with your ex
Getting married
A new baby
Being a Step-mum
Parental Responsibility for Step-mums
Your ex's new partner
Things to do in Devon
Beaches
Cycling
Free Activities (Weekly)
Country Parks
Letterboxing
Nature and Wildlife
Libraries
Parks and Play Areas
Calendar of FREE local family events
Kid's Cinema
Ten-Pin Bowling
Soft Play Areas
Local Attractions
Under £5
£5 - £10
£10 - £15
£15 - £20
Weekly activities for under fives
Useful Links
Local Support Services
Adoption in Devon and Cornwall
Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Abuse
Children and Family Centres
Child Contact Centres
Domestic Abuse
Family Issues and Parenting Support
Family Mediators, Psychologists and Counsellors
Housing
Books for Mums
News
Mumsnet Website - to make your life easier...
NetMums Book - Toddling to Ten: Step Family Relationships
Mum & Working Website - the UK's first online job directory of part-time jobs for full time Mums!
Kite Festival in Exmouth
Plymouth Netmums on Facebook Group to
Torquay and Paignton Netmums Group on Facebook
Divorce makes women the poorer sex
BAAF campaign to highlight private fostering arrangements
Plymouth netmums meetup
Local Meet A Mum (Exeter, Torbay, Plymouth, Devon)
Family Courts are to be opened to the media
Children and Adoption Act - more flexible approach to resolving disputes in contact cases
Government admits that single mums will be forced into debt by the benefits crackdown
Top ten tips for single parents this Christmas
Primary School Curriculum Survey - What do you think?
Collaborative Divorces may be fast-tracked within a day at Court
Jill Read-Brown applauded for her commitment to Domestic Abuse Victims in Devon
Single Parent Surgery at the United Free Church, High Street, Totnes
Government talks about extending childcare
Jill Read-Brown shortlisted for the Legal Executive of the Year award
Dealing with debt
Devon Employers asked to look out for staff who may be victims of domestic violence
FREE Legal Advice Surgery in Exmouth
Don't forget to visit the library!
Meet other Mums in Tiverton
Useful Links
Just Kids
Why parents divorce
Parents' behaviour
Parents fighting
Stuck in the middle
Your feelings
Coping with change
How to feel better
Will your parents get back together?
What will happen to you
Living with one parent
Keeping in touch with both parents
Contact with only one parent
Having two homes
Spending time with both parents
Holidays and special occasions
Telling your friends
Changing schools
What does the future hold?
Parents dating
New partners
New families
Step-parents
Living with a step-parent
Living with Grandparents
Who to talk to
News
A Teenager Reflects on Divorce
On-line resources to help you cope
Its not your fault
Online magazine contains advice on Divorce for Teenagers
Tips on coping with Divorce - CBBC Newsround
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