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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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Domestic Violence • 23 Apr 2025

Cafcass updates domestic abuse practice policy

Domestic abuse practice policy updates In January 2025, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) published an updated version of their domestic abuse practice policy for Cafcass...

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Family Law News • 16 Apr 2025

The Family Justice Council’s Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals in the Family Justice System

This article was written by Lucy Parker and Tom Brownrigg. The Family Justice Council has recently published essential guidance on neurodiversity for legal practitioners within the Family Justice System. This...

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Children • 4 Apr 2025

Understanding the Public Law Outline (PLO) Process

This article was written by Aqeela Hafeez and Safaa Aouil Ghamzi. Have you been contacted by social services, received a pre-proceedings letter, or been invited to a pre-proceedings meeting? If so, you are...

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Domestic Violence • 17 Mar 2025

New Guidance from the Family Justice Council on Alienating Behaviour, Previously Referred to as Parental Alienation

This article was written by Busola Oyenekan and Abbie Jarrett. In December 2024, the Family Justice Council released new guidance on responding to a child’s unexplained reluctance, resistance, or refusal (RRR) to spend...

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Goodman Ray News • 7 Mar 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, we wanted to focus on looking at victims of domestic abuse, the support they receive and options available. In order to do...

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Goodman Ray News • 6 Mar 2025

A welcome ‘watershed’ for family courts

Previously a transparency sceptic, family lawyer and former judge Peggy Ray now supports moves to open up the family courts to public and media scrutiny – albeit with some reservations....

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Domestic Violence • 3 Mar 2025

No More Week 2025: The Campaign to End Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

No More Week 2025 Impacting one in three women and one in six men globally, domestic abuse and sexual violence have long been associated with a culture of silence. Those...

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Latest News • 24 Feb 2025

A Comparison of Non Court Dispute Resolution

This article was written by Ann Thompson & Elena Panayi. Talking is almost always the best way to solve difficulties and find a way forward even in the most hopeless of...

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Family Law News • 18 Feb 2025

Transparency in the family courts and Sara Sharif – what does it mean?

This article was written by Edward Nicklin & Elly Johnston. Introduction Debates surrounding transparency in the family courts have been a hot topic for many years now. In 2013 Sir...

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Latest News • 27 Jan 2025

Family Mediation Week

Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off across the UK Parents living in London and Brighton who have decided to separate or divorce in...

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Goodman Ray News • 20 Jan 2025

‘Child Migration: Family and Immigration Laws’ by Jemma Dally, Kathryn Cronin and Claudia Neale

Congratulations are in order! Congratulations to Jemma Dally of Goodman Ray and Kathryn Cronin and Claudia Neale of Garden Court Chambers on the release of their book Child Migration: Family and Immigration Laws Child migration and...

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Family Law News • 20 Jan 2025

Understanding the “Trauma Lens” in Family Law

A trauma lens is an approach that focuses on the impact of past or present traumatic experiences on individuals and their behaviour.

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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