Andy Robotham is an experienced divorce and family lawyer with Woolley & Co, Solicitors, with an enviable reputation built over more than 30 years in practice. Based in Derbyshire, Andy advises clients across all areas of family law, including divorce, financial settlements, arrangements for children, civil partnership dissolution, separation, cohabitation issues, and prenuptial agreements.
Andy has a particular interest in resolving matters amicably and outside of court wherever possible. He firmly believes that clients should keep an open mind to all the options available—such as private Financial Dispute Resolution, mediation, and arbitration—rather than relying solely on a court-driven process, which is often expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable. In his view, non-court dispute resolution offers clients a faster, less adversarial, and more cost-effective route, with the added benefit of maintaining greater control over the process. Andy consistently applies collaborative principles in his practice, especially where children are involved. He has actively promoted private FDRs as a more constructive and less daunting approach to settlement.
Andy is known for his sympathetic and methodical approach, working tirelessly to help clients navigate emotionally challenging times and achieve positive outcomes. He believes in helping families move forward, not dwell on past conflict, and is committed to finding solutions that support future relationships.
