Category: International Law

Christmas can be a challenging time for parents navigating separation or divorce. With emotions running high and routines disrupted, careful planning and clear communication are essential. Drawing on decades of family law experience, this guide offers practical, child-focused tips to help separated parents reduce conflict, manage arrangements sensitively, and prioritise children’s emotional wellbeing during the festive season.

International Human Rights Day reminds us that dignity, safety, and fairness are everyday essentials protected in family law. The principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guide matters such as safeguarding children, supporting victims of abuse, and ensuring fair financial arrangements. Goodman Ray say these rights shape daily legal practice, and Goodman Ray advise families on how to protect them.

Foreign adoptions that fall outside the Hague Convention or overseas adoption frameworks can still be recognised in the UK. Families may apply to the High Court for recognition under common law and then seek a declaration under the Family Law Act 1986. Our specialist adoption solicitors guide clients through every stage of this complex legal process.