Love may conquer all, but sometimes life gets messy: especially when it comes to finances, children and, increasingly, our furry family members. For those going for the long haul, whether married or not, being proactive from the start can save a lot of heartache down...
If you are considering making a change of name for your child then read our Q&A below for some useful tips. Amelia Smith is a Trainee Solicitor in the Family Team here at Wollens and has put together this helpful guide My child is under 16 years old and wants to...
Wollens are delighted to welcome experienced family lawyers Laura Sellick-Tague and Zhenja Cann, who bring added strength to our family law team. Both Laura and Zhenja come with a wealth of experience and will be significant assets to the firm. Laura is a specialist...
A new pilot has recently been introduced in the family law courts in Birmingham, Sheffield and Manchester in cases where there are concerns that children have received inflicted head or brain injuries. The pilot is still in its early stages and places more emphasis...
Surrogacy Law in the UK The law on surrogacy in the UK is set out in the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Acts 1990 and 2008. In summary, the law in the UK is as follows. The act of surrogacy is lawful in the UK. The act of surrogacy...
The law and taking children out of school for holidays in term time Every child in the UK must get an education. This starts from the school term after their fifth birthday and lasts until the last Friday in June of the school year in which they reach the age of...
