Sara Rutter

Director and Head of Family

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Sara joined our team in 2021 as Head of the Family department. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law, having qualified as a solicitor in 1991. Sara specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. She also acts for parents and wider family members relating to children arrangements. In addition, she also specialises in cohabitee agreements, post and pre-nuptial agreements, as well as emergency injunctions and protective orders involving domestic violence. Sara represents clients across the country and those living abroad with connections to England and Wales. She is known for her empathetic, practical and constructive approach to issues and is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for her clients. She understands the emotional stress and difficulties of separation and divorce and recognises the importance of good advice at the outset and prides herself in assisting clients to move forward with their lives and begin a new chapter.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 151053

  • Based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 34 years

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Sara joined our team in 2021 as Head of the Family department. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law, having qualified as a solicitor in 1991. Sara specialises in disputes arising from divorce and separation involving complex assets, companies, partnerships and pensions. She also acts for parents and wider family members relating to children arrangements. In addition, she also specialises in cohabitee agreements, post and pre-nuptial agreements, as well as emergency injunctions and protective orders involving domestic violence. Sara represents clients across the country and those living abroad with connections to England and Wales. She is known for her empathetic, practical and constructive approach to issues and is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for her clients. She understands the emotional stress and difficulties of separation and divorce and recognises the importance of good advice at the outset and prides herself in assisting clients to move forward with their lives and begin a new chapter.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 151053

  • Based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 34 years

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  • English

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

Century House, Thornfield Business Park, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2XQ

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anonymous

Family Law

Got me through the worst time of my life.

After an incredibly difficult three-year divorce process, I have finally achieved a fair settlement, and I honestly do not believe I could have done it without Sara Rutter and Gillian Petty at Walker Foster Solicitors. From the very beginning, Sara was professional, calm, determined, and completely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Despite every challenge put in the way, Sara remained focused, strategic, and relentless in pushing the case forward. Thanks to her expertise, persistence, and support, my divorce has now been finalised & I have received a fair settlement. More importantly, she helped me stay grounded and confident during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I cannot recommend Sara Rutter, Gillian Petty and Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough to anyone facing complex or high-conflict family proceedings. Their professionalism, integrity, and dedication truly made all the difference.

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Thank you C , it has been a real pleasure acting for you and I will genuinely miss our conversations. I am delighted we achieved such a positive outcome and I am especially pleased to know you are happy with the result . Thank you for placing your trust in us and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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George Marsden

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Pre Nuptial Advice

I asked for advice at extremely short notice. Sara & the team acted swiftly but thoroughly to give me the best possible advice. Fantastic service.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted Sara and the team were able to provide swift, thorough pre-nuptial advice at short notice and that you found the service fantastic. Your kind words and 5-star rating mean a lot to us.

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Divorce

Excellent service provided by Sara and Gillian. Both were very understanding and caring of what was a very difficult long drawn out divorce case coupled with loss of the family home, monetary wrangles, inheritance greed, child welfare and also the passing of both my parents during all of this. Sara was very knowledgeable and helped me to navigate through every obstacle thrown our way, resulting in getting a fair and successful outcome . I could not have done this without both Sara and Gillian and can only thank them again. John

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Dear John, Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We’re truly pleased to hear that Sara and Gillian provided knowledgeable, caring, and supportive guidance through such a difficult and complex situation, helping you achieve a fair and successful outcome. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team.

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Thomas Ian

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Property litigation

I would just like to say what great job Walker foster has done for us especially Sara and Gillian. Our situation was a real complicated and complex ordeal and Sara and Gillian worked so hard for us and got us a great outcome with fantastic results and also would like to mention what should have been one court case that turned into two and again got us a great outcome again. I can not put into words how highly I would recommend Sara and Gillian for the work they did for me will 100% if ever needed again will be my go too so professional great communication and really proactive everything you want fighting your corner Thankyou so much

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We’re delighted Sara and Gillian at Walker Foster could provide proactive and professional support throughout your complex property litigation, Thomas. It’s wonderful to hear you achieved a great outcome and would confidently use their services again.

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Richard

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Divorce

Sara and Gillian we are both very pleasant with my situation, nice normal people not just felt like work and a number who made me feel at great ease and provided an excellent service I would highly recommend. Very personable and friendly with a smooth outcome.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Zira

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Zira

100% recommend! I instructed Sara to support with my Family matter. Her and her assistant, Claire were kind, responsive and incredibly supportive throughout the process. Sara explained the law in lay terms & is incredibly knowledgeable. Her advice and guidance was invaluable in resolving my matter in a timely manner and as high pressured as the situation was at times, I always felt in good hands with Sara and her team. Thank you!

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Thank you Zira for the wonderful review. We really appreciate the kind feedback.

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Tanya

I would like to say a huge thank you to Sara Rutter who was my solicitor through my divorce her professionalism and her thoroughness throughout made me feel at ease. Sara was also very empathetic toward me through this difficult and emotional time. I would very highly recommend Sara as a Solicitor in her field of family law at Walker Foster Solicitors. Thank you Sara 😊

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Helen

Sara gave me the best advice on family Law from the beginning and made me feel at ease from the start of my divorce process. Sara or Claire were always available whether I wanted a face to face appointment ,phone call or by email. I felt Sara listened to me ,supported me when I was feeling overwhelmed and respected my decisions. Most of all for me was trust and Sara gave me this 100% I would recommend Walker Forster Solicitors

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Sara at the Northallerton office was brilliant at helping me with the legal side of my divorce and also making the emotional side of things easier to deal with I can highly recommend her and am extremely thankful

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My solicitor has been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about my case. She and I have been in communication for over a year and I have been able to make an informed financial settlement to finalise my divorce. I would highly recommend Walker Foster Solicitors, especially because of their personal service and the excellent advice I have been given since my solicitor joined the company.

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