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.
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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Wollens is officially recognised as #72 in the UK 2023 Best Workplaces™
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This year Wollens has been ranked 72nd in the country and the highest ranked law firm in the 2023 Best Workplace ™ medium organisations category. Great Place to Work ® are the global authority on workplace culture.
Review of the law determining how finances are divided after divorce
Amelia Smith is a Trainee Solicitor in the Family Team here at Wollens and has put together this helpful guide in relation to the Law Commission Review. What is the announcement in respect of the Law Commission? They are launching a review of the laws which determine...
Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know.
Common law marriage is a concept that refers to a marriage-like relationship between two people who live together for a certain period of time but without actually getting married or registering their partnership formally. This type of arrangement is recognised in...
National Pet Month – Have you got a pet nup in place?
National Pet Month runs from April 1 - May 1 2023, and aims to promote responsible pet ownership. As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a huge part of our lives for many of us. If you are in a...
Wollens Solicitors Exeter – We have moved !
Wollens are delighted to announce that we have made our move from Cathedral Yard in Exeter city centre into new office space conveniently situated at Pynes Hill, Exeter. The new space has been fully refurbished and designed to create an inspiring, exciting, and...
Pending changes to Capital Gains Tax for separating couples
From the 6th April 2023 new rules are in place which will affect separating couples. Amelia Smith is a Trainee Solicitor in the Family Team here at Wollens and has put together this helpful guide: What are the proposed changes to the law re Capital...
Wollens Solicitors Exeter – we are on the move !
Wollens are delighted to announce that we will be moving from our current office at Cathedral Yard in Exeter city centre into new office space conveniently situated at Pynes Hill, Exeter, opening on Monday 27th March 2023. The new space has been fully refurbished and...
“Living together – why do I need an agreement?”
Are you in a relationship with someone and intend on moving in together? Are you curious as to what will happen to your finances if you were to separate? Are you wondering if you have the same rights as married couples? Amelia Smith is a Trainee Solicitor in...
Christmas expected to hit couples hard
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:
David Kendall re-accredited by the Law Society.
Wollens partner David Kendall has received re-accreditation from the Law Society for Children Law. The children law accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners in representing children in children law proceedings. The accreditation covers all...
