Family Law

Wollens supports clients through all stages of family life – from pre or post-nuptial agreements and new relationships to separation, divorce, and beyond. Their expertise encompasses child disputes, financial remedies, domestic abuse cases, surrogacy and fertility related matters, among others.

The firm handles sensitive disputes from where a child should live and how often they should see their parents to which school they should attend if this is not agreed. We assist with  all children related orders including Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issues Orders, and Prohibited Steps Orders under the Children Act 1989. They also guide clients through mediation when family tensions arise.

Yes. They provide tailored legal advice for divorce and separation.  Services include fixed-fee or pay-as-you-go options, all focused on protecting your interests and supporting your emotional well-being through a relationship breakdown, whether you are married, in a civil partnership or living together.

Absolutely.  Wollens’ family team supports clients in navigating complex financial issues following a relationship breakdown including how to split the family home, spousal maintenance, division of assets, property transfer, and pension sharing. They also assist in drafting legally binding agreements like Separation Deeds (where the parties aren’t married) or Consent Orders.

Definitely. Wollens offers Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) options such as mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, and more. These approaches are typically quicker, less adversarial, and more cost-effective than court proceedings. Recent reforms even encourage their use before resorting to litigation.

Yes. The team has experience dealing with high net-worth cases, complex business assets, farming divorces, and international matters. They provide pragmatic advice tailored to each situation.

Yes. The firm excels in farming divorce cases, addressing challenges like illiquid assets, valuation difficulties, family-held property, and succession planning. Their pragmatic and commercially focused approach helps preserve both fairness and business viability.

Wollens’ Family Law team also handles international cases – whether they involve foreign assets, overseas relationships, or cross-jurisdictional arrangements. They have access to lawyers in other jurisdictions to assist where needed.

Anyone moving in together should consider protecting their financial interests in the event of relationship breakdown.  A cohabitation agreement defines key things like the financial responsibilities of each person and how assets would be divided in the event of separation. This is particularly important as cohabiting couples do not benefit from the same rights that married couples have. 

Wollens offers immediate legal advice and representation in seeking protective orders such as Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders. Confidential and compassionate support is always prioritised.

You can contact their experts directly via phone at 01803 213 251 or email through the website. Key contacts include Rebecca Procter, Rachel Carter, and Deborah Baker.