At Woolley & Co, our Poole family law solicitors provide clear and practical advice on all aspects of family law, helping individuals and families through life’s major transitions.
With over 500 years of combined legal experience, our team is dedicated exclusively to family law. Unlike many generalist law firms in Poole, we offer specialist advice that is tailored to your individual circumstances.
As members of Resolution, we promote non-confrontational approaches to family law, aiming to resolve disputes amicably through mediation and negotiation whenever possible.
Our Poole family law solicitors are here to guide you, ensuring you feel supported at every stage of the legal process.
To discuss your situation with one of our expert solicitors, call 0800 321 3832 or request a callback using our online enquiry form.
Our family law services in Poole
Divorce, separation and civil partnership dissolution
Separating from a partner can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you are considering divorce, ending a civil partnership, or exploring a separation agreement, our solicitors can provide the legal support you need.
Our Poole divorce solicitors offer expert advice on both straightforward and more complex separations, including those involving international elements or business assets. We are also experienced in handling international divorces, ensuring clients with overseas connections receive specialist support.
Where possible, we encourage settlement through negotiation to avoid lengthy court proceedings. However, when necessary, we offer strong representation in legal disputes.
Financial settlements
Sorting out financial arrangements after a separation is essential to ensuring long-term security. Whether dividing property, pensions, or savings, it is important to have legal guidance to protect your interests.
Our Poole family law solicitors assist with all aspects of financial settlements, helping clients negotiate fair agreements. If mediation does not result in an agreement, we provide expert representation in arbitration and court proceedings.
Children
Ensuring stability and continuity for children after separation is a key concern for parents. While many families can agree on arrangements privately, some require legal intervention to resolve disputes.
Our child law solicitors help parents formalise arrangements through Child Arrangements Orders, setting out where a child will live and how they will maintain relationships with both parents.
We always prioritise the best interests of the child, offering clear, practical advice to help families navigate these sensitive matters.
Prenuptial agreements
A prenuptial agreement is an effective way to safeguard financial assets before marriage, providing certainty and security for both parties. These agreements are particularly valuable for individuals with property, business interests, or inherited wealth.
Our Poole solicitors have considerable experience in drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements that are clear, fair, and legally robust. We also assist couples in creating postnuptial agreements after marriage.
Unmarried couples
Many cohabiting couples do not realise that common law marriage does not exist in UK law. Without legal agreements in place, separating partners may have no automatic claims over shared assets.
Our unmarried couples solicitors advise on legal protections available to cohabiting couples. A cohabitation agreement can clarify financial arrangements and protect both parties in the event of separation.
If you are separating without such an agreement, we can help you understand your rights and guide you through the legal process.
What you can expect from our family and divorce solicitors covering Poole
Trusted National Firm with a Local Focus – Woolley & Co, Solicitors is recognised in the Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading family law firms.
Straightforward, Practical Advice – We explain your options clearly, ensuring you fully understand your rights.
Transparent Fees – We provide a full breakdown of costs upfront, with fixed-fee options available in some cases.
Trusted National Firm with a Local Focus – Since 1996, we have helped over 20,000 clients, providing expert legal guidance tailored to their needs.
Local resources in Poole
Bournemouth Combined Court
Bournemouth Combined Court serves the Poole area, handling cases involving divorce, financial disputes, and child arrangements. Services include processing financial remedy applications and issuing Child Arrangements Orders to determine living and contact arrangements for children.
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Poole Office)
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole provides free, confidential legal guidance to Poole residents. They assist with a range of issues, including family law, employment rights, housing, and debt.
Speak to us about family law in Poole
To discuss your situation with one of our specialist Poole family law solicitors, call 0800 321 3832 or request a callback using our online enquiry form.