Iain Douglas is colourful, flamboyant and totally and utterly professional. Celebrating 40 years at Wollens Iain is a legal Executive in the Care and Protection Team . Outside office hours he is hugely well-known and just as well-respected as South Devon’s...
If you are going through a divorce, you may have heard the term ‘clean break order’. Rebecca Procter, Head of the Family Team, looks at what this is and why it is important to secure a financial order when you end your marriage. When you divorce, your solicitor will...
From a legal standpoint, marriage is a binding contract for life that imposes obligations in respect of money, property and children. Elizabeth Foster from the Wollens family team explains that understanding the details of this will help you approach your new life on...
Emma, was invited to join the board of Devon County FA earlier this year as their Legal Director. Devon County FA is the not-for-profit body responsible for the development and governance of grassroots football in Devon. They work with the FA to deliver the national...
Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the grant of probate, paying out to beneficiaries, and...
Does shared childcare mean 50/50? In simple terms – no it does not. It is a common misconception that shared care means a 50/50 split of the time spent with the child/children when parents separate. It is actually quite rare for a child to spend exactly 50% of their...
