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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Family law news
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. ...
Relocating with your children (within the UK) when you are separated
The onset of the Pandemic resulted in many changes to modern day life, from a sudden rush of companies outfitting employees to enable them to work remotely, to the isolation from family that was experienced by many during the various lockdowns from 2020 through to...
Separation and divorce frequently asked questions – read our useful guide.
If you are faced with a separation or a divorce it can be daunting to consider everything necessary regarding the process. Our lawyers are highly skilled and can support you through this journey regardless of the circumstances leading to it. Amelia Smith is a...
Wollens success at Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards !
The presentation of the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards for 2020 took place last night (September 23rd) in a digital ceremony after several attempts to hold the Dinner originally planned for April 2020 were postponed for COVID reasons. Hosted by the...
Sophie graduates with first class honours.
Sophie Rew is a paralegal within the Family Team at Wollens. Sophie's work is predominantly dealing with care proceedings, particularly where Social Services are involved or there are allegations of non-accidental injury by a parent. She works closely with Rachel...
What if my partner objects to our child being vaccinated?
With the COVID-19 vaccine being quickly rolled out across the UK, there are concerns among some about the long-term impact and side effects of the vaccine. As a result, some are reluctant to get the vaccine themselves or let their children be vaccinated. The law in...
Government commits to 6th April for introduction of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act
After months of discussion and speculation, the government has now confirmed the date that the "no fault" divorce law will commence. Expected in the autumn some are disappointed that the date has been set for 6th April 2022. However this does give families and...
Lockdown Impact on Married Couples
The easing of lockdown may have been the catalyst for the announcement by billionaire Bill Gates and his wife that they were heading for divorce and separate lives, with data from Google showing a surge in searches for divorce guidance as restrictions were relaxed....
Justice for families – a couple had their baby taken away as tiny bruises were spotted at an health check.
Wollens partner Rachel Carter who specialises in assisting parents accused of harming their children, acted for the family in a case reported in yesterday’s Sunday Times (May 16th 2021). Rachel said the case was far from isolated. In the past year she has concluded 22...
