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Same sex marriage and divorce

In 2016, the States of Guernsey approved the ‘Same Sex Marriage (Guernsey) Law, 2016’. This law came into force on 2nd M...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Same sex marriage and divorce

Child abduction and how to prevent it

Health warning The law of child abduction is a very complex subject. If you are faced with the possibility of a child be...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Child abduction and how to prevent it

Domestic abuse and violence

In proceedings involving children where there are allegations of domestic abuse or violence, the Court is guided by 'Pra...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Domestic abuse and violence

The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal

A key aspect of 'The Children (Guernsey & Alderney) Law, 2008' is the creation of a tribunal system called The Child...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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The Child, Youth and Community Tribunal

Grandparents' rights

The breakdown of a marriage or long term relationship where there are children can be stressful for all concerned, but p...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Grandparents' rights

Adoption

If you are considering adopting a child in Guernsey, you will first need to be assessed and approved as potential adopte...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Adoption

Children: Common family law questions

WHAT ARE THE USUAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTACT? The general rule is that contact is deemed to be the right of the child. Th...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Children: Common family law questions

Options at a glance

Outside the Court arena, there are various options available to separating parties including a negotiated settlement eit...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Options at a glance

Finances: The basics

Financial applications on divorce are referred to as ancillary relief or financial provision. The English equivalent are...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Finances: The basics

Flow chart of a financial application

1 Applicant files application at Court for financial provision and application for directions, and serves copies on o...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Flow chart of a financial application

Court orders available

The powers of the Guernsey Royal Court to make financial orders on divorce are set out at Sections 43, 46 and 47 of the ...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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How the court decides who gets what

GENERAL PRINCIPLES The law relating to the division of assets on divorce is very complex. One of the main reasons for th...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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How the court decides who gets what