The team of Family Lawyers is headed by Senior Partner, Derek Walker, who has been with Patterson Glenton & Stracey Solicitors since 1977. Assisted by Jenny Carter, Derek and his team look after 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
• Injunctions and Domestic Violence
• Mediation
• Child Support Agency (CSA) matters
• Adoption

Accomplished advocates, the team at Patterson, Glenton & Stracey also provides expert and compassionate advice at a time when compassion is needed most. As members of the specialist Solicitors Family Panel, the team is ideally placed to guide its clients through the intricacies and legalities of a matrimonial breakdown.

Derek joined the firm in 1977 becoming a Partner in 1980. A former Deputy District Judge, Derek has also worked in Local Government where he specialised in childcare work. Derek is a much respected lawyer who divides his time between office-based and court work. He is also a member of the Law Society Family Panel and a past member of The Children Panel.

Jenny joined our team in July 2003 having qualified as a solicitor in 1997. A highly respected negotiator in financial issues affecting divorce and co-habitation, Jenny has rapidly built up her reputation as a first class advocate and matrimonial specialist.