My will was all done remotely by phone, notes, letters due to the distance involved – about 145 miles, general health and Covid restrictions.
More recently I had a serious illness with loss of driving license and other lasting problems but I have been very lucky with the outcome. What seemed difficult was much easier with the help I was given. Excellent service. Solicitor Alex Jenkins and secretary Enya Garrett have been friendly, considerate, shown knowledge in an understanding way throughout preparing my will – and I have never met them.
Wollens is highly recommended.
I have been practicing Family Law since qualification in 1996. I joined Wollens in 1998 and gained experience in all areas of family work but now specialise in separation/matrimonial finance work.
Clients
I act predominantly for either husbands or wives following a divorce or separation but also act for civil partners, cohabiting or engaged couples.
My client base is predominantly local but I have clients from all over the UK and also abroad, also clients that work in both the private and public sector (NHS/Armed Services/Police etc.).
Work Types
I am able to advise on all financial aspects arising from the breakdown of relationship and which may include the following:-
- Division of Pensions (Private and Public sector)
- Businesses
- Investments
- Farming Assets
- Tax Issues
- Property
- Financial Support – Children/Spouse
- Pre-Nuptial and Living Together Agreements
Skills
Mediation – I trained as a Family Mediator in 1999 and now carry out mediation work for Devon Family Solutions Ltd based in Exeter. I carry out mediations predominantly from our Torquay or Newton Abbot offices, meeting with separating couples to help them resolve financial or children issues between them.
Collaborative Law – I am now a trained Collaborative Lawyer. I enjoy a good rapport with other solicitors locally which enables me to work together with them and their clients. The Collaborative Law process involves round table meetings with clients to help them resolve their issues with legal advice and support alongside.
Court Work –I represent clients at Court at many preliminary Hearings. I have good working relationships with Barristers who might be needed for advice or representation.
Accreditation/Memberships
- Law Society Family Mediation Panel Member
- Resolution Member and Accredited Specialist in Finance and Domestic Abuse Work
- (Resolution is the governing body for family lawyers. As a member I seek to adhere to their codes of conduct and follow their recommended protocol).
Testimonials
Craig and Shirley at Wollen’s have supported us throughout a particularly tricky matter, where usual routes of communication were not possible. The advice that we were given was always very clear and concise and we found Wollen’s very responsive to any queries or concerns. They were conscious of the weighty emotional element involved but very mindful of removing the emotion from decision making processes, which made it easier to see the bigger picture. I would certainly recommend to friends or colleagues requiring legal support.
From the initial request, price quote, discussion and follow up we couldn’t have wanted a better, more personal and quick approach to help us have a contract checked over. Marco was extremely helpful, personable and knowledgeable. He cut through all the lawyers jargon and made it all very easy to understand. We would wholeheartedly recommend Wollen’s and are looking forward to working with Marco as our sons career progresses in the future.
Trusted Wollens with the sale of my share of a business that I had started from scratch some 20 years ago so as you can imagine this was quite a sensitive journey for me. Have never done anything like this before so didn’t know quite what to expect, expectations and reality are quite different, but Wollens have your best interests at heart so you can’t rush a good job. The sale has now all gone through and I can move on with the next part of my life. I thank Wollens and both Emma’s very much for all their hard work.
Excellent service and efficient kept me up dated and made this very stress free for me would definitely use this service again.
Wollens have become the preferred legal team for myself and my companies, and Challenges Property Ltd.
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