Trusted Divorce and Family Law Solicitors
What do our clients say about us?
"I thought you were so sensitive to my needs"
Our professional and dedicated team of family lawyers is headed by Senior Partner Derek Walker, a former Deputy District Judge, who has been with us since 1977. Derek is assisted by Solicitors Carolyne Hargreaves and Linda Taylor, who between them have accumulated over 20 years experience of family law matters. The Department offer experience and expertise across the full range of family law issues, including:
- Divorce, separation and disputes between unmarried couples
- Financial issues and settlement in divorce and separation
- Issues relating to children such as parental responsibility orders, residence orders and contact
- Grandparents Rights
- Injunctions and domestic violence
- Mediation
- Child support agency (CSA) matters
- Care Proceedings and Adoption
Accomplished Family Law Advocates
Our distinguished family law team is dedicated to providing expert and compassionate advice at a time when compassion is needed most. Carolyne and Linda are members of the specialist Solicitors Family Panel and are ideally placed to guide our clients through the intricacies and legalities of a matrimonial breakdown.
When you entrust your legal affairs to Patterson, Glenton & Stracey Solicitors you can be confident that you will receive legal guidance from Lexcel accredited solicitors committed to providing each of our clients with services of the highest quality.
What do our clients say about us?
"Having been a client of the firm all my life, I have always been extremely satisfied with the level of service I have received and would recommend the firm to anyone needing legal representation."
To discuss your family law needs with a South Shields family law solicitor, contact us at Patterson, Glenton & Stracey Solicitors.








