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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 to make your life easier. It follows that it should make the separation process easier too. For every action there...
An intermediary can refer to a third party who is involved in assisting parties to a family law dispute in reaching an agreement. The role of an intermediary can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case, but generally, they serve as a neutral and impartial facilitator who helps...
Goodman Ray are proud to support the #EmbraceEquity campaign this International Women’s Day. To celebrate we spoke with Trudi Featherstone, Partner, and Jennifer Crossthwaite, Solicitor, who gave their views surrounding what it is like to be a woman in law and opened up about their personal experiences.  Trudi Featherstone Why...
NO MORE week is an annual event from 5th to 12th March to raise awareness surrounding domestic and sexual violence. This year, the week will coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 th March 2023. The abuse an individual experiences will differ and can include but is not limited to...
On 30th January 2023, a reporting pilot scheme was launched in the Cardiff, Carlisle and Leeds family courts. The scheme is set to last 12 months, concluding on 30 January 2024 and applies only to children law cases. The catalyst for change follows Sir Andrew MacFarlane’s Transparency Review, published in...
Family law solicitor Emma Sherrington and Trainee Solicitor Bethany Lodge give insight into the new law which changes the legal age for marriage and civil partnerships in England and Wales. Anyone under the age of 18 is a child in the eyes of the law in England and Wales. You...
Pets & Divorce in the Family Court ‘Dog Law’ as it is sometimes known, or ‘Pet Law’ does not come under one bracket of law. In fact, it is possible for a pet to be involved in both civil and criminal matters at the same time. A pet may be...
Now more than ever, many people are considering a divorce and need to know what this process might consist of during a worldwide pandemic. It has been recently reported that there was a 122% increase in divorce enquiries during July to October last year[1] and seeking out this service at...
We are very excited to announce the opening of our new office in Brighton, 9 Pavilion Parade, Brighton BN2 1RA. The offices are in the heart of Brighton, opposite the Pavilion and within spitting distance of the Courts, the seafront and the centre of town. Goodman Ray has had an...
Goodman Ray moved into 9 Gough Square in January 2022. It was then known as Boswell House but after undertaking research we discovered Boswell, although best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson, whose house is opposite us in the Square, was in fact a supporter of the slavery trade...