Attorney-at-Law | Project Manager | Associate Tutor

Legal and Advisory Services with Integrity and Experience

Soroya Melissa Volney is an Attorney-at-Law with over twenty years of professional experience spanning both corporate and private legal practice. Throughout her career, she has provided legal advice and representation in the areas of Family Law, Estate and Succession Planning, Corporate and Commercial Contracts, Civil Law, and Land and Property Transactions, while maintaining extensive involvement in family, property, succession, and estate planning matters.

Professional consultations by appointment.

For professional consultations, please use the contact form or reach out by phone or email.

20+Years Experience

LLMCorporate & Commercial Law

LECHugh Wooding Law School

FamilyDivorce, custody, maintenance and guardianship matters.

EstateWills, probate, succession and estate administration.

ContractsCommercial drafting, review and legal advisory.

PropertyConveyances, leases, assignments and related transactions.

A measured legal approach

Practical counsel for personal, family, property, and commercial decisions.

Clients often seek legal advice at important turning points. The practice is structured to provide careful review, confidential guidance, and clear next steps before documents are signed, claims are filed, or major decisions are made.

From family and succession matters to commercial contracts and property transactions, the focus is on professional preparation, ethical practice, and practical resolution.

Family Law

Sensitive matters handled with discretion.

Guidance for divorce, custody, guardianship, maintenance, and related family applications.

Estate Planning

Protect your estate and beneficiaries.

Support for wills, probate applications, estate administration, and succession planning.

Contracts

Clear agreements reduce legal risk.

Drafting, review, and advisory for business, employment, service, and commercial agreements.

Property Law

Due diligence before transfer.

Conveyances, leases, assignments, title searches, and property transaction guidance.

Professional legal guidance by appointment.

Appointments are available by request. Please use the contact form to share your details and the nature of your matter.

Integrity. Experience. Clarity.Professional legal guidance for important personal and commercial matters.

About Soroya Melissa Volney

Soroya Melissa Volney is an Attorney-at-Law, Project Manager, and Associate Tutor. She holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of the West Indies, a Legal Education Certificate (LEC) from Hugh Wooding Law School, and an LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law from UWI Cave Hill.

Her background spans the oil and gas sector, corporate compliance, and private practice, combining legal work, regulatory engagement, and project management. She has lectured in law and risk at tertiary institutions.

LLB (Hons), University of the West Indies

Legal Education Certificate, Hugh Wooding Law School

LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law, UWI Cave Hill

Experience across legal practice, compliance, project management, law and risk tutoring

Legal Services

All services are provided in accordance with the Legal Profession Act and professional ethical standards.

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Family Law

Divorce proceedings, custody, guardianship, and maintenance applications.

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Estate & Succession Planning

Wills, probate applications, estate administration, and succession guidance.

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Corporate & Business Contracts

Drafting, review, and advisory on commercial agreements.

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Civil Law Matters

Contractual disputes, negotiation, and advisory services.

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Land & Property Transactions

Conveyances, leases, assignments, and related property matters.

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Professional Advisory

Clear legal guidance for individuals, families, and businesses requiring structured support.

Publications / Insights

These resources are for general guidance only and do not constitute legal advice.

Understanding the Probate Process in Trinidad and Tobago

An overview of probate, executors, estate administration, and why legal authority is required before distribution.

Considerations in Drafting Business Contracts

Key points for clear obligations, commercial risk, dispute clauses, payment terms, and enforceability.

Key Issues in Divorce Proceedings

Practical considerations around filing, custody, maintenance, settlement, and contested proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers on family law, succession, property, contracts, and first consultations.

Family Law & Succession / Estate Planning

We assist with divorce, maintenance and child support, custody and access arrangements, domestic violence protection orders, adoption, and separation agreements.

An uncontested divorce typically takes 4–6 months from filing to final decree. Contested matters vary depending on court schedules and complexity.

Legally, you can draft your own will, but a lawyer helps ensure the document meets legal requirements and avoids ambiguities that could delay probate.

Probate is the High Court process to prove a will’s validity and appoint an executor. It gives legal authority to distribute the estate.

The estate is distributed under the rules of intestacy. We can apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration and guide the family through the process.

Through proper estate planning, including wills, trusts, life insurance designations, and gifts, you can reduce delays and support smoother asset transfer.

Land & Property Law

We prepare and review Deeds of Conveyance, Deeds of Lease or Assignment, Mortgages, Powers of Attorney, and Declarations of Ownership, conduct title searches, and advise on land disputes.

It confirms legal ownership, identifies encumbrances, and reveals restrictive covenants, rights of way, mortgages, judgments, or other title concerns.

Yes. Registration protects ownership rights and is necessary to transfer good title.

Typical costs include stamp duty based on market value, registration fees, and sometimes Valuation Division certificates. Full cost estimates are provided before completion.

Either through probate or a vesting order where applicable. We handle probate or letters of administration and the subsequent conveyance to beneficiaries.

Contract & Commercial Law

We cover partnership, shareholder, and joint venture agreements, employment contracts, loan and promissory notes, supply and distribution agreements, and technology or service contracts.

Yes. Electronic signatures and digital contracts may be recognised where integrity and consent requirements are met.

Options include negotiation, mediation, or filing a claim for damages or specific performance. The best remedy depends on the agreement and facts.

Limitation periods vary depending on the matter, so legal advice should be sought promptly to avoid missing a deadline.

General & Practical

Bring relevant agreements, deeds, identification, correspondence, proof of payments, receipts, and any court documents or notices.

Fees depend on the nature and complexity of the matter. Some matters may be flat-fee, while others may be hourly or value-based. A quote is provided in advance.

Yes. Consultations can be held in person, virtually, or by evening appointment by prior request.

Contact

Appointments are available by request. Please use the contact form to share your details and the nature of your matter.

Office:
Titan Chambers, 19 Dundonald Street, Port of Spain

Phone:
(868) 770-7502

Email:
legalconsultsoyvol@gmail.com

Consultations:
Appointments available by request.