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Sara Rutter

Head of Family and Senior Solicitor

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.

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Sara RutterHead of Family and Senior Solicitor

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.

Sara is a member of Resolution, which is a professional body in the family law arena which actively promotes the resolution of issues in a constructive way to provide a better outcome for separating families and their children.

Sara previously worked for a legal 500 firm on the south coast but has been living in North Yorkshire for over 24 years.

In her spare time, she enjoys walking her two Labradors, reading, cooking and travelling.

Sara Rutter is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.

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Articles by Sara Rutter

Divided family and property assets representing non-court dispute resolution in a separation or divorce settlement.
Apr 8, 2025

An Introduction to Non-Court Dispute Resolution

For couples dealing with their relationship breakdown during separation and divorce, resolving disputes over how finances will be distributed and any children’s living arrangements will cause additional stress. 

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Divided family and property assets representing non-court dispute resolution in a separation or divorce settlement.
Apr 8, 2025

An Introduction to Non-Court Dispute Resolution

For couples dealing with their relationship breakdown during separation and divorce, resolving disputes over how finances will be distributed and any children’s living arrangements will cause additional stress. 

Mar 18, 2025

Can a Sibling Contest a Will?

When a parent’s estate is not divided equally, or when sibling disputes arise over inheritance rights, emotions can run high, and challenging a Will can become a complex and sensitive issue. Tensions between family members can escalate, leading to legal challenges that may strain relationships and result in prolonged court proceedings.

In Sara's department

Isabel WardTrainee Solicitor
Ann HallmarkSenior Solicitor
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