Change at Last -“No -Fault Divorce Bill receives Royal Assent”
“It’s been a long time coming, but I know a change is going to come”. These words for many have been what they have held onto for over two decades...
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Goodman Ray supports Black Lives Matter
Goodman Ray supports Black Lives Matter Mutual respect and diversity are central components of our values and culture at Goodman Ray. As a firm we strive to uphold these values...
Child abduction and Coronavirus
In simple terms, international parental child abduction occurs when one parent removes a child from one jurisdiction to another without the permission of the other parent or a court order...
Managing child arrangements in the coronavirus crisis
The national emergency as a result of Covid-19 has been unprecedented. Consequently, for parents it has been difficult to manage and maintain child arrangements due to the significant lockdown restrictions....
Will the review of child protection in family courts be effective?
On May 21st 2019, ministers announced that a panel of experts would review “how the family courts protect children and parents in cases of domestic abuse and other serious offences”[1]....
Social services and children: the different stages the child protection process
Local authorities have a statutory duty to protect children living in their area. However, understanding the different processes and how these interact with one another can be complicated. Set out...
What is the difference between a lawyer, solicitor and barrister?
So you find yourself in need of legal advice. But who should you turn to for assistance: a lawyer, solicitor or barrister? What actually is the difference between them? And...
Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2019 comes into force
On 15 March 2019, the Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2019 received Royal Assent thereby making it an official Act of Parliament. The act enables family courts...
What is parental responsibility, who has it and how can it be obtained?
What is parental responsibility? Parental responsibility (PR) allows an individual to make important decisions concerning the child that they hold PR for, which includes decisions about the child’s welfare and...
To Pre-Nup or Not to Pre-Nup?
That is a question you may be asking yourself in advance of your upcoming marriage. Perhaps there’s a voice in the back of your head telling you that this is...
Government U-turn on Policy of Requiring Victims of Forced Marriage to Pay Costs of Repatriation
The UK government has acted to reverse its policy of making British victims of forced marriage over the age of 18 pay to be rescued from overseas. A report in...
TOP TIPS FOR DIVORCE
Take your time completing the divorce petition. Make sure every box is completed or your petition might be returned by the Court. It is easier to correct a mistake now...
