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DIVORCE
FINANCE
CHILDREN
COHABITATION
CIVIL PARTNERSHIP

Recognising the needs of its clients, particularly the uncertainty and anxiety which flows from marital breakdown & separation is of great importance to us.

SENSITIVE...
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MEET THE TEAM

Gail Peterson

Gail PetersonGAIL PETERSON- DIRECTOR/ PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Gail began her career as a Trainee Legal Executive, then qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives before qualifying as a Solicitor. Gail has over 40 years of expertise in the family law field.
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Gail enjoys spending time with her family, going on holidays, going to her gym sessions with her Personal Trainer she especially enjoys the boxing sessions..

Stacy Williams

Stacy WilliamsSTACY WILLIAMS- ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVES
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Stacy began her legal career 30 years ago as a Legal Secretary and has since progressed to becoming an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She understands the impact separation and divorce can have on clients, and also the children involved, and can offer understanding and empathy when most needed.
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
In her spare time Stacy enjoys going to the theatre, reading mystery novels, and making candles.

Tija Fitzgerald

Tija FitzgeraldTIJA FITZGERALD- TRAINEE SOLICITOR
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
A history graduate from the University of Leeds, Tija has been with Peterson Solicitors since 2019. Tija is currently embarking upon her Solicitors Qualifying Examination with the University of Law and completing her LLM. Tija is Mrs Petersons' trainee and often privy to client meetings.
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Away from the office, Tija enjoys going to the gym and for outdoor adventures with her sausage dog, Dolly.

Zara O'Callaghan

Zara O'CallaghanZARA O'CALLAGHAN- LEGAL SECRETARY
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Zara began her legal career 30 years ago as a Legal Secretary and understands that working as a Legal Secretary is distinctly different from working as a Secretary in another industry, due to the complexities of casework and unique aspects of the legal sector.
She understands that one day is never the same in Family Law and appreciates the complex issues which can arise in relationships. A day can range from undertaking administrative duties, to working on Instructions to Counsel or helping a Solicitor in researching a case for a client. It is this work which keeps her motivated to do the job.
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Away from the office, Zara enjoys going to the gym, playing Playstation games and exercising her dog Caesar.