At Woolley & Co, our Oxford family law solicitors provide tailor-fit legal advice across a wide range of family law and divorce matters.
As one of the UK’s largest family law teams, our solicitors collectively offer over 500 years of legal expertise. Unlike many other law firms in the area, we are exclusively dedicated to family law, offering a highly focused approach to support you through your challenges.
We are proud members of Resolution, a network of family law professionals who promote constructive, and non-confrontational strategies to resolve family law issues. This commitment allows us to minimise unnecessary conflict, saving you time and expense.
Our Oxford family law solicitors prioritise practical and effective solutions, helping you address family law matters in a way that protects your best interests and those of your loved ones.
To speak to one of our experienced divorce and family law solicitors, call 0800 321 3832 or request a call back using our online enquiry form.
Our family law services near Oxford
Divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution
Divorce is a significant life event that can be emotionally and practically challenging. While the process has become more straightforward in recent years, expert guidance remains essential, particularly when dealing with financial arrangements and children.
Our Oxford divorce solicitors will ensure you are fully informed of your rights and responsibilities throughout the process. We also offer support for civil partnership dissolution, guiding separating partners through every necessary stage.
Additionally, we can help with separation agreements, if legally ending your relationship is not the best option for you.
We aim to resolve disputes without the need for court proceedings wherever possible, helping to reduce stress and keep costs down. If court becomes unavoidable, our Oxford divorce solicitors will provide strong representation to secure the best outcome for you and your family.
Our team also has extensive experience managing high-value and international divorces, providing tailored support for more complex cases.
Financial settlements
Reaching a fair financial settlement is often one of the most contentious aspects of divorce or separation. Our solicitors are skilled in helping clients reach agreements and formalising them through legally binding Consent Orders.
We have substantial expertise in negotiating settlements involving complex assets such as multiple properties, significant investments, pensions, and business interests.
Where an agreement proves difficult to achieve, our Oxford divorce financial settlement solicitors can provide effective support through arbitration or court proceedings.
Children
Making arrangements for children is a top priority during separation. While many parents can reach agreements on living arrangements and contact schedules, some cases require additional support through negotiation, mediation, or court involvement.
A Child Arrangements Order sets out where a child will live and the terms for contact with a non-resident parent. These were previously known as Contact Orders and Residence Orders.
Our Oxford child law solicitors provide clear, practical advice in both amicable and more complex situations, helping to safeguard your children’s best interests while protecting your parental rights.
Prenuptial agreements
With many people marrying later in life or after previous relationships, there is often a need to protect significant assets, such as property or inheritance, and ensure provisions for children from earlier relationships. Prenuptial agreements are an effective way to provide security for your future.
Our Oxford prenuptial agreement solicitors can assist with drafting and reviewing agreements to ensure they reflect your needs and are fair. We also advise on postnuptial agreements for those who are already married and similar arrangements for civil partnerships.
Unmarried couples
Cohabiting couples do not share the same legal rights as those who are married or in a civil partnership, despite common misconceptions about ‘common law marriage’. This can create significant challenges during separation, as partners have no automatic entitlement to each other’s property or assets.
A cohabitation agreement provides clarity on financial responsibilities and can help couples to avoid disputes if the relationship ends. If you are separating without such an agreement, seeking expert legal advice is crucial.
Our Oxford family law solicitors offer support for creating cohabitation agreements and guiding unmarried couples through separation. We also provide advice for those separating without a pre-existing agreement.
What you can expect from our family and divorce solicitors covering Oxford
- Expert Recognition – Woolley & Co, Solicitors is recognised by the Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading family law firms.
- Personal Approach – We prioritise clear communication without unnecessary legal jargon, ensuring you fully understand your options.
- Transparent Fee Structure – You’ll receive a clear cost estimate upfront, with fixed-fee arrangements available wherever possible.
- National Expertise with a Local Presence – Since 1996, Woolley & Co has supported over 20,000 clients across the UK, combining national expertise with a local touch.
Local resources, Oxford
Oxford Combined Court Centre
The Oxford Combined Court Centre hears a variety of family law cases, including divorce proceedings, and arrangements for children following separation.
Citizens Advice Oxford
Citizens Advice Oxford provides free advice and support on various straightforward legal and financial issues.
Speak to us about our family law services near Oxford
To speak to one of our specialist Oxford family law solicitors, call 0800 321 3832 or request a call back using our simple online enquiry form.
