Wollens

Family Department

Solicitor in the Family Department

Lydia is a solicitor in the Family Department based in our Exeter office. She joined the firm in October 2022 shortly after she qualified as a solicitor. Lydia undertook her training contract at a specialist family law firm for the preceding two years. Prior to this, she was a family law paralegal and a barrister’s clerk.

Lydia specialises in private law children family work advising parents on child arrangements orders, specific issue orders and prohibited steps orders. She has experience in assisting parents who are victims of domestic abuse and parents who are alleged to be a perpetrator of domestic abuse.

Lydia takes a compassionate and common sense approach to advising clients through court proceedings. She is committed to following the Resolution Code of Conduct as she encourages parents to reduce unnecessary conflict and confrontation and to remain focused on what is best for the children.

Lydia is a committee member of Devon YRes (Young Resolution) whose purpose is to support junior family law professionals in their career development. This includes building relationships with other solicitors, legal executives and barristers. In turn this fosters a network of family law professionals whom are all working together to assist parents in moving forward with their lives.