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Police Divorce

With high levels of stress, police divorce rates are more than double the national average.

Hartnell Chanot & Partners are the largest family law specialists in the South West with over fifteen years’ experience in dealing with complicated Police Divorce cases.

We understand that policing is a consuming profession - it creates unique pressures. Shift rotations, role conflicts, physical danger, transfers and the need to control emotions can have a huge impact on relationships. If a police officer is exposed to additional stress at home, matters can deteriorate quickly.

Seeking professional legal advice from a local solicitor is essential. Caroline Ryan is Head of the Police Legal Team at Hartnell Chanot & Partners Ltd. Caroline has been working on police and armed forces cases since 1993 and is supported by a team of five lawyers covering Devon and Cornwall who understand a Police Officer's unique needs: including the desire to protect your pension during a divorce or separation. Our specialist police team keep on top of any new pension regulations and changes in matters such as pay and rent allowance, to ensure you obtain the best advice possible: and as family law specialists they are leaders in the field of family law throughout the South West of England.

Why choose us?

Local Knowledge and Expertise
Our Solicitors live and work in Devon & Cornwall and our knowledge of the local Courts and the Court system is unrivalled. From Estate Agents to Accountants, Barristers to Counsellors - we work with local experts to ensure that your needs can be sorted out quickly.
Family Law Specialists
We only handle family law and are the largest family law specialists in Devon & Cornwall - from Police Pensions to Children Issues, Unmarried Couples to Financial Disputes (Ancillary Relief) - we can help. Check out Just Dads or Just Mums for further information and advice.
Reduced Costs - 5% off our Legal Fees
Not only do we offer discounted rates for Police Personnel and Civilian staff, by using a local Solicitor it is likely that your overall legal costs will be less.
Free-phone helpline
Our freephone helpline 0800 084 2824 operates 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri.
Out of hours appointments
Perfect for those working shifts, out of hours appointments are available on request.
Free initial advice
We never charge for giving initial advice on your situation.
Fixed fee appointments
We can offer one off, fixed fee appointments designed to give you the opportunity to talk about your circumstances and to find out the possible consequences of the breakdown of a relationship without formally committing yourself to any particular course of action.
Dedicated Family Support Website
We have three support sections on our website to help couples in Devon & Cornwall that are in the process of separating. Each one contains legal, practical and emotional advice tailored speciﬁcally to either Dads, Mums or Grandparents: containing all the guidance and assistance you could conceivably want when family relationships are breaking down or have broken down - it should save you countless hours of research!
Collaborative Lawyers
Collaborative law is fairly new to the UK and is fundamentally changing the way people think about family law. For couples that genuinely seek a fair solution, and want to minimise the pain of family breakdown, it may offer the best way ahead. Collaborative law can be cheaper than the conventional way of instructing solicitors because you use less of your solicitor’s time. Head of our Police Team, Caroline Ryan is a Collaborative Lawyer and you can contact her on 01392 421777 for further information.
Mediation and Support Services
We have trained Family Mediators on the Police Team and work closely with the unique services of Devon Family Solutions Limited where Family Mediators, Psychologists, Counsellors and a Children’s Resource Worker are available to provide support (all under one roof), to anyone who is involved in family legal proceedings in Devon & Cornwall. The use of their services can reduce the need for costly court proceedings which can cause bitter disagreements and stress to the couple and/or their children.