Wolferstans‘ family team offers its clients ’an extraordinary breadth of skills and expertise‘, acting routinely in divorce and financial remedy proceedings involving high-value assets as well as in public and private law children cases. Andrew Dodd stands out in particular for his representation of children through their guardians in care proceedings related to allegations of abuse and parental neglect. Alison Challacombe is also well-versed in care, adoption, and child abduction matters, while practice head Vikki Martin regularly advises on divorce and separation matters as well as on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice has an extraordinary breadth of skills and expertise. I have made use of their skills on several occasions and have been continually impressed by their professionalism and thesis that the client always comes first. Vikki Martin is one of the most intelligent and intuitive individuals that I have ever dealt with. ’

  • ‘Vikki Martin's integrity and people management skills make her an ideal person to be leading cases where there are breakdowns of relationships, many involving children.’

  • ‘The most valued aspect for me from day one of my dealings with Wolferstans family services has been their holistic and compassionate approach, acknowledging and supporting the very personal and emotional impacts of relationship breakdown alongside clear, honest and knowledgeable professional advice.’

  • ‘Andrew Dodd is a highly skilled and experienced children's lawyer who I regularly instruct due to his tenacious attention to detail but with an authoritative, calm reflective approach. He always gives me excellent legal advice. I consider him to be an outstanding solicitor who is reliable and responsive.’

  • ‘Andrew Dodd and Alison Challacombe are a phenomenal team who truly understand the pressures within family law and the need to work in a timely manner. Andrew and Alison are team players who work for children in care proceedings. Both of them understand the law and case law in relation to this area.’

  • ‘Andrew Dodd is one of the most thorough and patient solicitors I work with. He is thoughtful and highly empathic. Children of all ages relate well to Andrew, and he is especially good with teenagers. Andrew's advocacy is always well thought out and spot on.'

  • ‘All the solicitors are very knowledgeable, organized and responsive. ’

  • ‘I have worked with Alison Challacombe and Andrew Dodd, who are both excellent solicitors and great advocates for children and young people. ’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vikki Martin

Other key lawyers

Andrew Dodd, Alison Challacombe, Rebecca Moloney, Angela Parsons