Family Solicitors in Wells

Wells is a cathedral city in Somerset at the foot of the Mendip Hills, in an area known for its local cheese production. A step-parent can gain parental responsibility by agreement with all existing holders or by court order. In contrast, step-parent adoption is a more significant step that permanently ends the legal tie with the other birth parent. Family and divorce solicitors in Wells explain those options and also act in child arrangements, divorce, civil partnership dissolution and financial settlements. They advise unmarried couples on property disputes, prepare prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, explain mediation and MIAMs and can apply urgently for a non-molestation or occupation order.

The Family Court deals with divorce, children and domestic abuse cases from Wells at a hearing centre in the region.

Citizens Advice Somerset has an office at the Portway Annexe on Portway Avenue in Wells, where people can drop in for help. Somerset Council’s commissioned domestic abuse service provides confidential support and safety planning.