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 celebrate inclusion within Legal 500 rankings!
Wollens is delighted to secure a place in the prestigious Legal 500 directory 2023 edition. The Legal 500 is the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK. The rankings reflect the result of months of extensive analysis by the research team, who conduct...
Taking positive action in tricky times
By family law expert Rebecca Procter. When the chips are down and divorce is the only card left to play, tax planning is unlikely to be top of the list for many couples. But failing to transfer assets at the right time may result in unexpected charges for capital...
Wollens help family who are wrongly accused of harming their daughter.
Case Study The team at Wollens were able to help a mother who had been accused of causing injuries to her child. Eventually the case revealed that the child suffered with a metabolic bone disease & it was proven that the child's mother was not to blame. Amelia...
Recognising Parental Alienation – the signs, symptoms and what can we do?
What is it Parental Alienation? Parental Alienation can occur when separated parents intentionally and unintentionally isolate their child from the other parent – this can occur in the following ways: Repeatedly breaking or changing agreed arrangements Blocking calls,...
A legal guide to life after divorce
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:
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...
