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Goodman Ray are delighted to announce that Shabina Begum joins the firm today, as a partner.

Shabina Begum joins Goodman Ray as a partner Shabina is an expert in child abduction matters from both Hague and Non-Hague signatory contracting States. She also specialises in domestic violence,...

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International Women’s Day 2024: An interview with Peggy Ray

The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is #InspireInclusion. In this interview, Peggy reflects on how family law has become more inclusive since she and Judith Goodman established Goodman Ray...

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Latest News • 7 Oct 2024

Goodman Ray presents, Grace Brown, in celebration of black history month.

Presenting Grace Brown, in celebration of black history month Grace Brown is a public law practitioner with a specialisation in human rights, immigration, and refugee law. She commenced her practice...

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Latest News • 1 Oct 2024

Goodman Ray presents, I. Stephanie Boyce, in celebration of black history month.

Presenting I. Stephanie Boyce, in celebration of black history month In March 2021, I. Stephanie Boyce became the 177th president of the Law Society of England and Wales, the sixth...

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Family Law News • 29 Apr 2024

Changes to the Family Procedure Rules

On April 29th, changes to the Family Procedure Rules will be introduced. Couples in dispute need to be aware of these changes and the possible cost implications if they fail...

No More Week

Domestic Violence • 4 Mar 2024

No More Week: Advocating for Change in Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

In an era where awareness is crucial to igniting change, No More Week stands against domestic abuse and sexual violence for their mission to cultivate a culture of safety, respect,...

Hannah Perry

Goodman Ray News • 19 Feb 2024

Goodman Ray are delighted to announce that Hannah Perry joins the firm today, as a partner.

Hannah Perry joins Goodman Ray as a partner Hannah is a well-known solicitor in the field of children and family law. She regularly acts for children, parents and other family members...

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Family Law News • 7 Feb 2024

New Judgment Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption)

Jemma Dally and Marie Campbell instructed Janet Bazley KC, Olivia Magennis and Melissa Elsworth from 1GC in the reported case of Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption), where they represented the...

Separated Families At Christmas

Divorce News • 1 Dec 2023

Separated Families at Christmas

For many, Christmas and the festive period can be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but it is also one of the most stressful for newly divorced...

A Divorce Made In Heaven

Divorce News • 27 Nov 2023

A Divorce made in Heaven

In Oscar Wilde’s play, The Importance of Being Earnest, Algernon Moncrieff remarks: ‘Divorces are made in Heaven’.[1] It is the opposite of the cliché ‘a marriage made in Heaven’ which...

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Family Law News • 24 Nov 2023

Judgment is now available in a complex financial remedies case conducted by Trudi Featherstone and Hannah Lamb

We are pleased to share that judgment is now available in a complex financial remedies case conducted by Trudi Featherstone and Hannah Lamb, instructing Miss Sarah Phipps KC of QEB....

Black History Month – Professor Barbara Mills Kc

Black History Month • 26 Oct 2023

Black History Month – Professor Barbara Mills KC

Barbara Mills KC is a Ghanian-born barrister and joint Head of Chambers at 4PB, London. She was called in 1990 and took Silk in 2020. She also sits a Deputy...

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Goodman Ray News • 23 Oct 2023

Goodman Ray were pleased to be instructed by the IAFL to intervene and assist the Court of Appeal

Goodman Ray were pleased to be instructed by the IAFL to intervene and assist the Court of Appeal in LB Hackney of Hackney v P & Otrs (Jurisdiction: 1996 Hague...

Children Law Solicitors In Conversation

Children • 11 Oct 2023

Children law solicitors in conversation

Discussion about the challenges currently facing families involved in the child welfare and family justice systems, and what changes in policy and practice might help them Emma Sherrington, Partner at...

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