Our Wells Woolley & Co’s family law solicitors offer straightforward, considered guidance to help you navigate family matters with clarity and confidence. We understand that separation and relationship breakdown can be deeply personal, often involving emotional, financial, and practical concerns. That is why our advice is shaped around your wider circumstances, not just the legal issues at hand. Our focus is on helping you take the next steps with reassurance and a clear sense of direction.
Our family law team is among the longest-standing in the country, bringing together extensive experience across a wide range of cases, including those involving complex or sensitive issues. That experience also means we are well placed to identify opportunities to resolve matters early, and to guide clients through a wide range of non-court dispute resolution options.
Unlike general practice firms, our Wells divorce solicitors work solely within family law. This specialist approach means you benefit from up-to-date legal knowledge, and advisors who understand the law as well as the personal impact family disputes can have.
We are members of Resolution, a nationwide organisation promoting constructive approaches to family law. Where appropriate, we encourage cooperation, dialogue, and negotiated outcomes rather than conflict, including mediation, early neutral evaluation, and private financial dispute resolution hearings This can lead to more lasting solutions and is particularly valuable when children are involved.
Our Wells family law solicitors are committed to resolving matters with care, efficiency, and discretion, giving you the support you need to move forward positively.
To speak with one of our experienced divorce and family law solicitors, call 01749 600866 or request a call back using our online enquiry form.
Our family law services, Wells
Divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution
Bringing a marriage or long-term partnership to an end can feel daunting, both emotionally and logistically. Although recent changes in the law have streamlined certain procedures, professional advice remains essential when dealing with finances, property, pensions, or arrangements for children.
Our Wells divorce solicitors will guide you through each step of the process, making sure you understand your legal position, obligations, and options from the very beginning. We help you plan ahead, identify potential difficulties, and make decisions that support your future priorities.
Alongside divorce, we advise on the dissolution of civil partnerships and formal separation agreements, tailoring our advice to reflect your individual circumstances.
We aim to resolve disputes without court involvement wherever possible, helping to reduce stress, time, and cost. When litigation cannot be avoided, our Wells divorce solicitors provide focused and robust representation.
Our team also regularly handles high-value, complex, and international matters, ensuring intricate financial and cross-border issues are addressed with care and precision.
Financial settlements
Reaching agreement on finances is often one of the most challenging elements of separation. Our Wells financial settlement solicitors provide clear, strategic guidance designed to achieve balanced and workable outcomes that reflect both parties’ needs and future plans.
We advise on matters involving pensions, multiple properties, business assets, and complex wealth, as well as more straightforward financial arrangements. Where agreement is reached, we can formalise it through a consent order, offering certainty and legal protection.
If discussions break down, we can advise on alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, or represent you throughout court proceedings.
Children
Decisions concerning children are frequently the most sensitive and significant issues following separation. While many parents are able to reach an agreement independently, sometimes with the help of a parenting plan, legal advice can help ensure arrangements remain focused on a child’s welfare and long-term wellbeing.
In some cases, a child arrangements order maybe appropriate. This sets out where a child lives and how time is shared between parents, replacing the former contact and residence orders.
Our Wells child law solicitors offer measured, supportive advice through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, always keeping the child’s best interests at the centre of decision-making.
Prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common, particularly where couples enter marriage later in life or bring property, savings, or business interests into the relationship. When properly prepared, they can significantly reduce uncertainty and the risk of future disputes.
Our Wells prenuptial agreement solicitors draft and review agreements that are fair, transparent, and tailored to your circumstances. We also advise on postnuptial agreements and equivalent arrangements for civil partners.
Unmarried couples
Couples who live together without marrying do not have the same legal protections as married couples, despite common misconceptions about ‘common law marriage’. When relationships end, this can create uncertainty around finances and property.
A cohabitation agreement can offer clarity and protection. If separation occurs without one, early legal advice is essential to understand your position.
Our Wells family law solicitors assist with drafting cohabitation agreements and advising unmarried couples throughout relationship breakdown.
What you can expect from our family and divorce solicitors in Wells
Recognised expertise – Woolley & Co is listed in the Legal 500 as a leading family law practice.
Client-focused support – Legal issues are explained clearly, without jargon, so you always know where you stand.
Clear pricing – Transparent costs are provided from the outset, with fixed-fee options available where suitable.
National presence, local service – With offices nationwide, we have helped more than 20,000 clients since 1996.
Local resources in Wells
Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre
Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre deals with a range of family law matters, including divorce and applications relating to children.
Citizens Advice Somerset
Citizens Advice Somerset offers free, confidential advice on legal, financial, and personal issues.
Speak to us about our family law services in Wells
To discuss your situation with one of our specialist Wells family law solicitors, call 01749 600866 or request a call back using our simple online enquiry form.