A ground-breaking high court decision will lead to a change in current legislation that prevents single parents from applying for parental order after surrogacy in accordance with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008. In the recent case Z (A Child) (No 2) [2016] EWHC 1191(Fam) on 20/05/2016, a biological...
The result of the recent EU referendum has caused a great deal of uncertainty and confusion as to how the UK will cope with its decision to leave the EU. As noted in an earlier post the implications of the UK’s vote for Brexit will have a significant effect on...
I recently ended up in the Court of Appeal representing a teenage client directly having obtained permission to appeal a Deprivation of Liberty order made under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court . The DOL order had been made after four successive Secure Accommodation orders . The following action...
The UK Courts are known for granting large settlement pay-outs in divorce cases. So it may come as no surprise that former model, Ms Christina Estrara has made history as she was awarded £75 million in a divorce settlement from her former billionaire husband Walid Juffali of 12 years. This...
In June 2016, the Family Justice Council released guidance on how ‘financial needs’ are considered on divorce. For the majority of families, this is the biggest hurdle when attempting to divide financial assets upon a divorce or dissolution. Where assets and income become overstretched to try and provide for two...
For many, the outcome of the EU referendum on the 23rd June was a surprising and somewhat unexpected result. Whilst most supporters (and critics) often focused on the political and economic aspects of the argument, little weight was given to the rights of children and families in this vital debate....
One of the biggest problems facing divorcing couples is the impact of their separation on the children. There often seems to be no wholly positive solution to maintain stability for the children, and concerns are often exacerbated by financial constraints. As a result more innovative ways of trying to find...
On the 16th May, Goodman Ray Solicitors, led by Peggy Ray and Gwen Williams new Managing Partner for the firm participated in the London Legal Support Trust’s fundraising event: the London Legal Walk, a 10km walk. Goodman Ray’s team was one...
On 16th May We are walking 10k with the Lord Chief Justice and thousands of lawyers to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust which funds Law Centres and pro bono agencies in and around London. Even Shep, the cutest member of our team will be doing his part!...
Gwen Williams is to take on the role of managing partner of Goodman Ray from 1st May 2016. This is a new role created as a result of the expansion of Goodman Ray as a firm. Gwen joined Goodman Ray in 2001 and moved into a partnership role with Peggy...
