Family law
From new relationships to resolving conflicts
Whether you’re in the first throes of a blossoming relationship or facing the prospect of an unravelling marriage, it’s a good idea to get early legal advice to protect your interests, as well as those of your children, if you have them.
Compassionate, sensitive yet sensible guidance can help you see the wood for the trees and decide what’s really important to you. We can set you out on the next stage of your life with confidence, for example with a pre-nuptial agreement. Or we’ll support you through your difficult journey, if you’ve decided divorce is the only solution.
We’re committed to helping you find the best outcome. Sometimes this means mediation or the collaborative law process rather than resolving disputes through the courts.
Our service covers the full range of family law and related issues.
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Child Dispute ? Read our useful guide on the steps you can take
We know that separation and divorce can be a stressful and emotionally challenging time for all involved. It is a situation where children can feel in limbo between their parents so seeking advice and guidance on the various options available to best deal with child...
No more blame but challenges remain for divorcing couples
In England and Wales, the implementation of the new “no fault” divorce laws, on 6 April 2022, are making sweeping changes to divorce proceedings which are summarised in this article:
Divorce Law: The biggest shake up for 50 years
In England and Wales, the implementation of the new “no fault” divorce laws, on 6 April 2022, are making sweeping changes to divorce proceedings which are summarised in this article:
New guidance for children matters where Section 20 accommodation is required. Read our useful guide.
In certain circumstances the Local Authority has a duty to provide alternative accommodation to children under the age of 18. There are a number of different circumstances which might lead to the local authority needing to intervene and ensure the safety of a young...
Working it out when things go wrong
By family law expert Rebecca Procter. The ongoing pandemic has placed many pressures on our personal lives, with one in five relationships struggling to survive according to research by University College London. It’s a further regrettable statistic from the past two...
Wollens Family Team supports Family Mediation Week 17 – 21 January 2022
Family Law Consultant Sabina Smith offers advice on mediation during Family Mediation week. Its national Family Mediation Week! Family mediation offers a forum for separating or divorcing couples to discuss their future arrangements in a positive, co operative way,...
How does the Public Law Outline (PLO) work in practice?
A Public Law Outline (also known as a PLO) process is initiated by the local authority when there are concerns relating to a child’s safety. This can be an unnerving time for parents. Sophie Rew, a Paralegal within the Family Team here at Wollens explains how our...
Long awaited changes to divorce law soon to be in place.
Family Law Consultant Sabina Smith looks at the changes to divorce law coming from April 2022. This year sees a significant and long awaited change in the law for divorce in England and Wales. 6 April 2022 is the scheduled date when all fault-based divorce will be...
Childcare matters and domestic abuse – Frequently Asked Questions – read our useful guide.
If you are faced with dealing with a childcare matter, perhaps because of a separation or marital breakdown, it can be daunting to consider everything necessary regarding the process. Our lawyers are highly skilled and can support you through this journey regardless...
Changing Your Childs Name
A child’s name can be changed with the written consent of everyone with parental responsibility. A person with parental responsibility has a legal responsibility to look after a child and make important decisions on their behalf, such as medical decisions. ...
