Government committee criticises plans to raise divorce court fees
5th March 2014Changes may be needed for The Family Law Company’s legal aid calculator in the coming months of Justice Secretary Chris […]
Press Release: Grandparents’ Association awarded government mark
26th February 2014Leading family law company The Family Law Co is urging grandparents to make an effort to understand their rights when […]
ONS figures reveal divorce rate rise
21st February 2014Recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics have revealed why family law solicitors in Plymouth have experienced a […]
Landmark ruling gives children greater say in habitual residence hearings
22nd January 2014A landmark ruling at the Supreme Court has set out how children can have a “habitual” residence which is different […]
The Family Law Company gave cancer charity FORCE an early Christmas present
16th December 2013Exeter’s specialist law practice, The Family law Company by Hartnell Chanot, presented a cheque for £5,000 to Devon based cancer […]
Does your partner have a history of violence?
16th December 2013Soon you will be able to find out. Clare’s Law, which enables people to check the police record of their […]
Domestic Abuse: Recognising the full spectrum of abusive behaviours
25th November 2013On the 31st of March 2013 The Home Office introduced a new, much broader, definition of domestic violence and abuse […]
Some things are more important than money
5th August 2013Many of you will have heard in the media recently that Nigella Lawson has obtained an uncontested or “quickie” divorce […]
Lawyers unite for minute of action to warn of devastating effects of legal aid cuts
4th June 2013Lawyers across England and Wales are planning a nationwide moment of unity to express their genuine concern and alarm at […]
An amicable and affordable divorce?
15th January 2013For many couples the start of the New Year marked the end of an old relationship. Divorce and separation lawyers […]