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Children

Straight forward and stress free

When relationships break down and children are involved it can be very upsetting for parents and children alike.

It is important to remember that the Courts put the welfare and financial needs of children first. We have a lot of experience in dealing with the impact of divorce and separation on children. We aim to provide supportive and sensible advice to parents, grandparents and other family members about issues relating to residents, contact and financial matters involving children.


Our Solicitors

Our solicitors will be pleased to help.

  • Tim Gregory
    Head of Litigation Department, Partner
    gregoryt@ltglaw.co.uk
    Tim qualified in 1991 and joined the firm in 2000. Tim heads the firms growing Criminal and Civil Litigation and Family Law departments. Tim has over 30 years post qualification experience.
  • Paul Hanratty
    Senior Solicitor
    paul@lambert-taylor-gregory.co.uk
    Paul qualified in 1990 and joined the firm in 2012. Paul specialises in Criminal Litigation and Family Law. Paul has over 30 years post qualification experience.
  • Lauren Houghton
    Solicitor
    houghtonl@lambert-taylor-gregory.co.uk
    Lauren joined the firm in 2018 having previously worked for a number of years in another North East practice dealing with Criminal matters. She qualified in September 2020 and now specialises in all aspects of Family Law including divorce/relationship breakdown, Private Children Act work and Public Childcare Law. Lauren is a member of Resolution.
  • Rachel Payne
    Solicitor
    payner@lambert-taylor-gregory.co.uk
    Rachel joined the firm in 2017 and qualified in 2022.She specialises in all aspects of family law. Rachel also works in the Private client department drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney . Specialities include Family .
  • I found Tim Gregory diligent and friendly to the highest degree and kindly thank him and his staff for the service I received.

    L.R. (Criminal Litigation)

  • Kind regards and thanks for everything - outstanding is hard to come by!

    Mrs E

  • Thank you for all your work - life gets better day by day.

    G.C. (Matrimonial)

  • Very friendly, excellent advice, really happy with the outcome of my case.

    J.M. (Criminal Litigation)

  • I just wanted to let you know that your work is greatly appreciated by many and that it has been an absolute pleasure dealing with you.

    M.K. (Probate)

  • I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation for all your hard work and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my case.

    E.L. (Litigation)

  • It has been an absolute joy working with Mr Greg Smith who was most responsive and reliable and swift in his actions.

    S. J. (Private Client)

  • Thank you for all your very hard work on my behalf. It was a delightful surprise to receive the cheque and it is much appreciated.

    M.S. (Probate)

  • All instructions were executed correctly, thoroughly and on time. Moreover, I never felt a burden when phoning with queries. I would not hesitate to use your services again or recommend you to others.

    K.H. (Property)

  • Tim Gregory was very easy to approach, kept me informed of developments and explained things to me in laymans terms.

    J.R. (Criminal Litigation)

  • I cannot recommend Mr Hanratty highly enough. He was very capable, professional and sensitive in dealing with a difficult family-related issue.

    Mr J

  • Thank you for your excellent effort in selling my property. Without you I couldn't have done it both from a legal and personal viewpoint.

    A.L. (Property)

  • Thank you so much for all you have done for us.

    L.B. (Personal Injury)

  • Greg and Lynne at Lambert Taylor and Gregory have been fantastic with helping us sell our property. They navigated the sale confidently and were very knowledgeable. They communicated clearly at every stage. I would thoroughly recommend them and will use their services again in the future

    Mrs G

  • Thank you for all you have done in pursuing our case. Me and my daughter appreciate your hard work.

    A.N. (Matrimonial)

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