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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.

A client’s view

“I am exceptionally appreciative of the consideration that has been shown to me by you all, and the guidance and personal care that I have felt I could always call upon and rely on when needed. I am most truly grateful’

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North, South, East or West. Wherever you are, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today for an informal chat, without obligation. We look forward to hearing from you.

South Devon:
01803 213251

Exeter:
01392 274006

North Devon:
01271 342268

{Rachel Carter and Victoria Harle are excellent. They know how this works. They are efficient, professional, understanding and absolutely committed to achieving justice.

{Rachel Carter and Victoria Harle are leaders in their field, providing a no-nonsense, understandable, straightforward way of providing support and ensuring that their clients understand the process throughout.

{The team has a national reputation for representing parents and other individuals in complex care proceedings where there are allegations of injuries being caused to children. They have a wealth of specialist knowledge in this difficult area of law, ensuring quality advice and representation, and are also friendly and approachable providing support to their client's throughout the difficult court process.

{Rachel Carter is a true specialist in her field. She deals with the most serious and difficult cases around. She has amazing knowledge of this field of law and is tenacious in her pursuit of justice. The quality of her instructions, her communication skills, and her rapport with clients is second to none.

{They have an incredible win ratio. Nothing is too much. They are relentlessly efficient on the ball and up to date.

{A good firm with a range of quality solicitors

{Deborah Baker's wealth of knowledge is evident in how she has dealt with my cases. Deborah is realistic, grounded and professional throughout, while also managing to be sympathetic, encouraging and supportive in moments where needed. I wouldn't hesitate to take her advice.

{Wollens is approachable and a welcoming and supportive space. This is especially important when dealing with family law, as these can be highly emotive cases.

{Very friendly and approachable team. You are dealing with one person who knows your case, not a different person each time. Accessible to non-English speakers – they use professional and accredited interpreters and translators which makes them stand out from the other legal firms in the area.

{All team members are very professional and respectful in their dealings with clients and other legal representatives. The team has a wide breadth of experience.

Family services

Civil partnerships

Divorce

Business interests

Parental responsibility

Pre & post nuptial agreements

Child arrangement orders

Children law

Child maintenance

Child protection

Grandparent rights

Special guardianship order

Income claims

Financial claims

Financial planning

Change of name

Pension assets

Out of Court options

International aspects

Cohabitation disputes

Farming & divorce

Domestic abuse

Surrogacy & fertility

Family law news

Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict

by wollens-user | Jan 23, 2024 | Company News, Family Law

Separating parents can avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week commences

Wollens win national ESG initiative award!

by wollens-user | Nov 28, 2023 | Commercial Property, Company & Commercial, Company News, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Featured, Residential Property, Wills, Probate & Private Client

Wollens were delighted to be awarded the ESG Initiative Award at the LawNet Ltd annual awards.

At Wollens we believe that sustainability is fundamental to the long-term success of our business and the communities we are a part of.  We actively engage and demonstrate our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. There were two specific identifiers which helped us prioritise ESG as firm. The first was the 2050 net zero target set by the government, and secondly the feedback from our staff survey which indicated that this was an issue for many of them.

Mission Unbreakable : Mission Complete !

by wollens-user | Oct 19, 2023 | Commercial Property, Company & Commercial, Company News, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Residential Property, Wills, Probate & Private Client

Wollens is delighted to secure a number of rankings within the prestigious Legal 500 directory 2024 edition. The Team Wollens were part of the 700 brave souls who competed in the North Devon Hospice Mission Unbreakable challenge, ditching their cozy Sunday at home, the teams took to the fields, mud and obstacles.