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Family and Children

Is your relationship in trouble?

At such a difficult, emotional time we can offer you practical advice on your legal position. John or Keith will discuss your options with you and will use their experience and compassion to help you deal with the problems and work with you to safeguard your best interests.

If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact a member of the Hayton Winkley team on 01539 720136 or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What can we help you?

If you are married or in a civil partnership:

Your local expert

John Oldroyd

John has over 30 years of experience in dealing with all family matters from the simplest of clean break divorces to complex, high-value cases and his many years on the Law Society’s Childrens Panel gives him the experience to help reduce the impact of divorce on the children and how to resolve children’s disputes – whether as part of divorce or otherwise. John also sits as a part time Deputy District Judge and so has valuable insight into the way the court approaches matters. Our family department is highly rated in the 2011 Legal 500  saying “Hayton Winkley is the premier firm in South Cumbria” in relation to our work for high-net-worth individuals, offering ancillary relief, children law advice and specialist advice on pensions and agricultural matters relating to divorce.

Keith Wood

Keith has practised with Hayton Winkley at Windermere since leaving law school, becoming a partner in 1984. He has many years' experience of dealing with family matters.

Suzanne Hutton

Suzanne joined the Family team in August 2011 to work alongside John Oldroyd. Her approach to Family law is proactive, conciliatory and compassionate.

Contact information

John Oldroyd

John Oldroyd - Solicitor

Telephone: 01539 720136
Keith Wood

Keith Wood - Solicitor

Telephone: 015394 46585
Suzanne Hutton

Suzanne Hutton - Solicitor

Our clients say...

  • Friendly helpful approach towards a client. Great service

    MD, Kendal   (January 2012)
  • Overall a very professional and efficient service whilst maintaining a sensitive approach to a very emotional matter. Advice was always well explained and realistic. Confidence of knowing your representative is highly qualified and experienced in filed is priceless

    PS, Lancaster  (August 2011)
  • At all times through a lengthy proctracted court ordeal, I consistently received level headed, professional advice which resulted in a very successful outcome, securing my future with my children forever. I will always be indebted to John Oldroyd and his team which made this happen.

    CC Cockermouth    (May 2010)
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