A leader in the field

Goodman Ray is recognised as one of the UK’s leading firms in Children’s Legal work, both by the many clients it has served and by its peers in the legal profession. In Chambers, the authoritative guide to law firms, we were “Top Ranked in Family Law” for 2009.

We have a specialist team of lawyers with expertise in all aspects of the law concerning children. We act for people of all ages, from grandparents to young people. We can act for you at competitive financial rates or with the help of legal aid.

How we can help

If you are facing a problem which involves your child, we have the expertise to give you the help and guidance you need. You might be in a dispute about where your child should live or how often s/he should see their other parent. You may be involved with Social Services and worried that steps will be taken to remove your child from your care. You may be considering adoption and need help with the process or you may be a young person facing seemingly overwhelming problems and need help from a lawyer who has direct experience of representing young people.

We will listen carefully to what you have to say before outlining what can be done. No matter how complex or difficult your case may seem, our experienced and sympathetic team is there to guide you.

Children are always welcome in our offices.

Emergency Action

Urgent action is often needed in family law, particularly in child protection matters. Goodman Ray is very experienced in such circumstances and can act with great speed.

Our lawyers

Our Child Law team includes Peggy Ray, the firm’s founder, who has been described as “simply the best children's lawyer around.” All the Partners and Senior Lawyers on the team are respected members of the Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) and the Law Society’s Children Panel or the British Association of Adoption and Fostering.

Excellent Value for Money

Our aim is to ensure that we offer access one of the best legal services in London at very competitive rates. Find out more about the options we offer under Costs and funding.

Children are always welcome in our office

Goodman Ray can and often does work internationally on a range of cases