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Cyber Attack on the Legal Aid Agency
You may have seen in the national press that there has been a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency. All that we know at the moment is that a “significant...
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Recognition of Foreign Adoption Orders
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.
Black History Month: A Cafcass Children’s Guardian Interview
In celebration of Black History Month, Rosalia Scannella of Goodman Ray interviews a Cafcass Children’s Guardian on heritage, identity, and resilience. They share their journey from Indian-Gujarati roots to shaping children’s futures in family courts, reflecting on racism, representation, and the power of pride in protecting children’s voices.
Welcome to Our New Brighton Office!
We are delighted to announce Goodman Ray’s move to new offices in Brighton at 11 Old Steine. Our specialist family law team continues to provide expert advice on divorce, finance, and children cases. Contact our Brighton solicitors today for trusted guidance across the South Coast.
Who Pays for University Fees Following Separation and Divorce?
Deciding who pays university fees after separation or divorce can be complex. Parents may agree through a Consent Order, but disputes often require court involvement. The court considers income, financial needs, and future costs, while Student Finance loans may help. If unresolved, children may apply under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989.
Post-Adoption Contact
Post-adoption contact can help children maintain important links with birth families, supporting their sense of identity and emotional wellbeing. This guide explains letterbox contact, the difference between Section 26 and Section 51A Adoption and Children Act orders, and how contact arrangements can be requested or changed to meet a child’s best interests.
New Domestic Abuse Protection Notices and Orders
In March 2025, England and Wales piloted new Domestic Abuse Protection Notices (DAPNs) and Orders (DAPOs). These legal tools give police and Courts stronger powers to protect victims of domestic abuse. At Goodman Ray, we help clients apply for DAPOs through family or criminal proceedings to ensure immediate and lasting protection.
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse can take many forms including physical, emotional, sexual, economic, and more. Learn how the law defines abuse and what support is available. Our experienced family law team can help you protect yourself and your children with compassionate, expert legal advice.
Am I Eligible for Legal Aid? A Guide to Public Funding in Family Law.
Goodman Ray explains how to find out if you’re eligible for legal aid in family and children law cases. Learn about the types of cases covered, the means and merits tests, and how legal aid can help with care proceedings, adoption, contact disputes, and more. Get expert support from our specialist solicitors.
Post-adoption Contact: Understanding the Impact on Families
Learn how post-adoption contact supports children, birth families, and adopters and what courts and experts say about best practices.
Considering Human Rights Claims in Children’s Legal Representation
Understand when a child’s human rights may be breached and how to consider legal action and making a claim against a local authority.
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...
The Family Justice Council’s Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals in the Family Justice System
The Family Justice Council has recently published essential guidance on neurodiversity for legal practitioners within the Family Justice System. This guidance aims to deal with barriers faced by neurodiverse individuals...
