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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

Discussing the challenges families face This Q&A discusses the challenges currently facing families involved in the child welfare and family justice systems, and what changes in policy and practice might...

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Goodman Ray News • 12 Jul 2023

Goodman Ray Recognised in Top 10 Influential Child’s Public Law Firms in London

Goodman Ray in Top 10 Influential Child’s Public Law Firms in London Business Today have selected a handful of London Public Law attorneys, representing various reputable law firms, to provide...

What Is Parental Responsibility

Children • 5 Jul 2023

What is Parental Responsibility?

Parental Responsibility – A look into the recent ruling of Re A (Parental Responsibility) Parental Responsibility is an umbrella term for the rights and responsibilities given to parents (and others)...

Clare's Law

Domestic Violence • 28 Jun 2023

Clare’s Law

Clare’s Law: The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, more commonly referred to as, Clare’s Law was first established throughout the United Kingdom in March 2014. This...

How Can Technology Help Parents

Children • 26 May 2023

How can technology help parents and children cope after separation?

We live in an era where the way in which we live would be unrecognisable 20 years ago. Technology is intended to be there to make processes more efficient and...

What Is Emotional Or Psychological Abuse

Divorce News • 18 May 2023

What is Emotional or Psychological Abuse and Coercive Controlling Behaviour?

Emotional or psychological abuse and coercive controlling behaviour are forms of domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021* includes emotional and psychological abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour within the...

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Divorce News • 26 Apr 2023

Current Court Delays for Divorce have been Described as “unprecedented” and “unacceptable”

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 means that divorcing couples are no longer required to place blame on one party for the breakdown of their marriage. This was brought...

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Domestic Violence • 17 Apr 2023

Domestic Abuse Survivor Unlawfully Denied Legal Aid

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) recently deemed a woman ineligible for legal aid after claiming that she had no dependants because her son did not live with her. A woman...

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Surrogacy News • 5 Apr 2023

Summary of Key Proposals from the Draft Surrogacy Bill March 2023

On 29 March 2023 the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission (the Commissions) have published a report proposing improvements to existing surrogacy laws in this...

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Goodman Ray is one of the leading children law firms in London with an excellent reputation. They attract and retain really good solicitors and it’s always a treat to work with them.
- Chambers and Partners, 2025

The team at Goodman Ray is comprehensive, thoughtful and committed to doing the best for the client.
- Chambers and Partners, 2025

The team was very thorough and responsive. They were quick to reassure me and to guide me whenever I contacted them in a panic, which was a real boon.
- Chambers and Partners, 2025

The team is exceptionally strong and respected across all areas of family law.
- Legal 500, 2025

Goodman Ray are market leaders and at the top of their game for all aspects of family law. At every level, they provide an excellent service for each and every client.
- Legal 500, 2025

A heavyweight firm who is always instructed for one of the parties in the most interesting and high-profile cases. It has a particular presence in care proceedings, but also a very good option for private law cases.
- Legal 500, 2025

"They are a good, steady pair of hands - you know with a firm like Goodman Ray that parents will get the best representation possible."
- Goodman Ray in Chambers and Partners, 2024

They are a match for any of the magic circle firms. They have expertise in both children and finance cases and have a significant number of outstanding lawyers.
- Legal 500 – 2024

Goodman Ray manage to combine expert legal knowledge with a really human approach to cases which clients appreciate so much.
- Legal 500 – 2024

Was recommended to the mediation practice and found the approach to be professional and understanding.
- Legal 500 – 2024

Their support comes with that extra level of knowledge and experience.
- Chambers & Partners 2020

Goodman Ray is undoubtedly a leader in its field and, in my experience, provides an excellent service for clients in the most complex and challenging cases.
- Chambers & Partners 2020