Hartnell Chanot: Divorce/Family Law Solicitors Exeter, Devon

Free fact-sheets about Divorce

At Hartnell Chanot & Partners our Family Law Specialists and Divorce Lawyers have put together a series of FREE fact-sheets to help the whole family deal with a divorce, separation or family dispute.

Abduction

• Child Abduction - The numbers of child abduction cases are rising as relationships between partners of different nationalities become more frequent. This fact-sheet contains a wealth of information about Parental Child Abduction including how to get your child back and a child abduction prevention guide.
  

Children

• Just Kids - Advice for Children - This fact-sheet contains advice and information for Children about what changes to family life a divorce will bring including what to expect from parents' behaviour; how to understand their own emotions; tips to help them cope and how they can look forward to the future.
  
• Telling your Children about Divorce - this fact-sheet is a step by step guide to help parents understand the emotions and feelings of their children, and provides advice and guidance on how to make the whole experience as positive as it can be.
• Moving abroad with your children after Divorce - A parent, who removes the child from the country without obtaining such permission, has ‘wrongfully removed’ the child, even if the child normally lives with them. This fact-sheet talks about the process you have to go through if you wish to take your child to live abroad, and the rights of an unmarried father.
• Just Dads and your children - There are many factors in the divorce process that can make it particularly difficult for fathers. It is essential that you receive good legal advice at an early stage to understand your rights and the rights of your children during separation as your actions now can seriously affect your chances of staying in close touch with your children.
• Just Mums and your children - An amicable relationship with your ex is the best way to build a future with your children. It is beneficial for children’s well-being if you and your ex-partner can negotiate contact arrangements amicably, leaving aside any bad feelings that may exist. This way children feel that both parents value them and wish to have contact with them in a positive environment.

Divorce & Separation

• Collaborative Divorce - Collaborative law is about making key decisions about your future all together in the same room, face to face. This fact-sheet is for couples that genuinely seek a fair solution, and want to minimise the pain of family breakdown, it may offer the best way ahead.

Finances on Divorce (Ancillary Relief)

• Divorce and your finances - How you deal with your finances can have more of an impact on your future than buying a house. This fact-sheets looks at the ancillary relief proceedings are that part of the process which resolves any financial issues between the parties to the marriage.

Grandparents

• A Grandparents Rights - We understand that Grandparents play a vital role in children’s lives and this fact-sheet contains information about the rights of grandparents, contact with grandchildren and advice for those raising their grandchildren.

Single Parents

• Becoming a Single Parent - Juggling financial pressures, childcare worries and running a home can seem a daunting task. It takes time to find the right balance and to help you achieve this we have put together this fact-sheet that contains information and advice we hope you will find useful.

Unmarried Couples

• Unmarried Couples & the Law - contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as a common law husband and wife. No matter how long your relationship lasts, an unmarried couple remains without legal standing in the eyes of the law. Sadly, many couples only discover this when a relationship comes to an end and they are at their most vulnerable. This fact-sheet explains what you can do.