Abigail Roode

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Abigail is a Solicitor in the Private Family Team at Wollens, based in the firm's North Devon office. She advises clients on a wide range of private family law matters, including divorce and civil partnership dissolution, financial arrangements arising from relationship breakdown (including negotiated settlements, Consent Orders and Financial Remedy proceedings), private children matters, domestic abuse issues, and disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitees, including claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). Abigail joined Wollens in October 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor after completing her legal studies. During her training contract, she gained experience across the Private Client, Family, and Company & Commercial departments, providing her with a broad foundation across a range of legal disciplines. She returned to the Family Team in March 2024 for her final training seat and qualified as a Solicitor in October 2024. Prior to joining Wollens, Abigail graduated from Cardiff University in 2021 with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. She then remained at Cardiff University to complete the Legal Practice Course, graduating with Distinction in 2022. Abigail advises and supports clients across Devon and beyond, helping them navigate what are often complex and emotionally challenging family law matters. Her approach is focused on providing clear, pragmatic advice tailored to each client's individual circumstances and achieving constructive, fair and sensible outcomes.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Barnstaple, Devon
  • Licensed for 3 years

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Abigail is a Solicitor in the Private Family Team at Wollens, based in the firm's North Devon office. She advises clients on a wide range of private family law matters, including divorce and civil partnership dissolution, financial arrangements arising from relationship breakdown (including negotiated settlements, Consent Orders and Financial Remedy proceedings), private children matters, domestic abuse issues, and disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitees, including claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). Abigail joined Wollens in October 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor after completing her legal studies. During her training contract, she gained experience across the Private Client, Family, and Company & Commercial departments, providing her with a broad foundation across a range of legal disciplines. She returned to the Family Team in March 2024 for her final training seat and qualified as a Solicitor in October 2024. Prior to joining Wollens, Abigail graduated from Cardiff University in 2021 with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. She then remained at Cardiff University to complete the Legal Practice Course, graduating with Distinction in 2022. Abigail advises and supports clients across Devon and beyond, helping them navigate what are often complex and emotionally challenging family law matters. Her approach is focused on providing clear, pragmatic advice tailored to each client's individual circumstances and achieving constructive, fair and sensible outcomes.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Barnstaple, Devon
  • Licensed for 3 years

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  • Wollens

    Trainee Solicitor

    October 2022 - September 2024 1 year and 11 months

  • Wollens

    Solicitor

    October 2024 - Present 1 year and 11 months

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Avery House, Liberty Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3TL

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Divorce & Will

Was given sensible advice, kept fully aware throughout and found Wollens to be proactive, friendly and professional.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are glad the team were able to assist with your matters. Kind Regards Wollens

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John Pinkham

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Trust management and property sale

Very professional and efficient in the handling of the trust and the sale of the property. Kept us well informed and handled things in a timely manner

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Thank you for your feedback - we look forward to working with you again in the future. Kind regards Wollens

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Abilene Pritchard

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Settlement

Abbie was very friendly and professional. Nothing was too much for her and she responded quickly every time no matter how trivial

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Thank you for your feedback regarding the work that Abigail has helped you with. We are so pleased that she has been able to assist. With Kind regards, Wollens

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Getting Will written

Excellent, personable and professional service, from my first enquiry to the completion and the signing of the will. Thank you.

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Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased to receive your comments and also that the team have been able to assist you in your matter. We hope to work with you again in the future. Kind regards Wollens

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Nicky Cunliffe

Family Law

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Abbie was an absolute star throughout my divorce. During what was inevitably a stressful and sometimes overwhelming process, she was consistently efficient, responsive, patient and incredibly kind. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble and I always knew that if I contacted her, things would be dealt with. What really stood out was the combination of professionalism and genuine warmth. Abbie understood that behind all the paperwork and legal correspondence was someone going through a very difficult period of their life, and that human touch made an enormous difference to me. She was calm when I wasn’t, reassuring when I needed it and incredibly dependable throughout. Having Abbie there alongside Deborah made me feel that I had a team genuinely looking after me rather than simply handling a case. I am hugely grateful for everything she did for me and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

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Thank you for your comments and feedback regarding Abbie and Deborah. We are so pleased that they were able to help you during this very difficult time. We will help again in the future if it is ever needed. With best wishes, Wollens

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