At Woolley & Co, Solicitors our Gloucester family law solicitors offer personalised legal advice for individuals and families facing divorce, separation, or other family-related legal issues.
Our team is one of the UK’s most experienced dedicated family law groups, with over 500 years of combined expertise.
Each of our lawyers focuses solely on family law, ensuring a depth of knowledge and specialisation that few general practice firms in Gloucester can provide.
As members of Resolution, a national organisation of family law professionals, we advocate for a non-confrontational approach to resolving family issues. This method helps our clients achieve positive outcomes with reduced stress and lower costs.
Our Gloucester solicitors offer thoughtful and strategic advice designed to keep disputes to a minimum, while helping you manage what can be a difficult time for you and your family.
To speak with one of our family law experts, call 0800 321 3832 or use our online enquiry form to request a call back.
Our family law services in Gloucester
Divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution
Going through a divorce or ending a civil partnership can be emotionally and practically demanding. Although the application process has been simplified in recent years, expert legal advice remains essential, especially when children or finances are involved.
Our Gloucester divorce solicitors will support you through each stage, ensuring you understand your rights and what to expect.
We also assist with civil partnership dissolution and separation agreements where appropriate. For more complex situations involving overseas elements, we can advise on international divorce too.
Where possible, we aim to resolve matters amicably through negotiation and mediation. If court proceedings are required, we will ensure you are represented robustly and efficiently.
Financial settlements
Reaching a fair financial settlement is one of the most important parts of any divorce or separation. It’s about securing a stable future for you and, if applicable, your children.
Our solicitors work with individuals from all backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of financial arrangements. Whether your situation involves the family home, savings and pensions, business interests, or inherited assets, we provide clear advice tailored to your unique circumstances.
Our Gloucester financial settlement solicitors can help you reach a sensible agreement without unnecessary conflict. Where possible, we’ll assist you in negotiating a voluntary settlement or using alternative methods such as mediation or arbitration to resolve matters constructively.
If court proceedings become necessary, we’ll be by your side every step of the way, ensuring your case is presented clearly and effectively, and always focused on achieving a fair outcome that protects your long-term financial wellbeing.
Children
Making arrangements for children after a separation can be one of the most emotionally charged and sensitive aspects of family law. Understandably, both parents want what’s best for their child, but it’s not always easy to agree on what that looks like.
Our Gloucester child law solicitors are here to support you with practical, straightforward advice to help you decide where your child will live, how time will be shared, and how ongoing parenting decisions will be managed.
We regularly advise on Child Arrangements Orders, including more complex matters where there are disagreements around schooling, living arrangements, or international relocation. We understand how difficult these situations can be, and we work to keep the focus where it belongs, on the welfare and stability of your child.
Wherever possible, we encourage cooperative solutions that reduce conflict and avoid unnecessary court proceedings. But if an agreement cannot be reached, we will provide firm representation to help you secure a legally binding arrangement that works in your child’s best interests.
Prenuptial agreements
A prenuptial agreement can provide clarity and peace of mind before entering into marriage, helping both parties understand where they stand financially. These agreements are especially valuable where one or both individuals have significant assets, such as property, business interests, or inheritance, or where there are children from a previous relationship to consider.
Our Gloucester prenuptial agreement solicitors have extensive experience preparing and reviewing both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We’ll take the time to understand your individual circumstances and priorities, drafting an agreement that reflects your wishes and offers a fair and practical foundation for the future.
By putting clear arrangements in place at the outset, you can reduce the risk of misunderstandings later on and protect your interests should the relationship come to an end.
Unmarried couples
Many people assume that living together as an unmarried couple gives them the same legal rights as married couples. In reality, there is no such thing as a common law marriage in the UK.
Our unmarried couples solicitors can help you prepare a cohabitation agreement to define financial responsibilities and protect your interests if you separate.
Our Gloucester family law experts also offer legal advice for individuals who are separating without such an agreement, helping them understand their rights and available options.
What you can expect from our family and divorce solicitors covering Gloucester
- Expert Recognition – Woolley & Co, Solicitors is ranked by the Legal 500 as a leading family law firm.
- Practical approach – We combine legal expertise with genuine empathy, taking the time to understand your situation and explain everything in plain English.
- Transparent Fee Structure – You’ll receive a clear cost estimate before any work begins, and wherever possible, we’ll offer a fixed-fee option so you can plan with confidence.
- National Expertise with a Local Presence – Since 1996, more than 20,000 clients across the UK have placed their trust in us to guide them through their divorce and family law matters.
Local resources, Gloucester
Gloucester and Cheltenham County and Family Court
Gloucester and Cheltenham County and Family Court deals with divorce, financial claims, and child arrangements. It serves the wider Gloucestershire area.
Citizens Advice Gloucester
Citizens Advice Gloucester is part of the national Citizens Advice network and offers free, impartial advice on issues such as family breakdown, housing, debt, and benefits.
Speak to us about our family law services near Gloucester
To speak to one of our specialist Gloucester family law solicitors, call 0800 321 3832 or request a call back using our online enquiry form.