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Divorce News • 26 Apr 2023

Current Court Delays for Divorce have been Described as “unprecedented” and “unacceptable”

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 means that divorcing couples are no longer required to place blame on one party for the breakdown of their marriage. This was brought...

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Domestic Violence • 17 Apr 2023

Domestic Abuse Survivor Unlawfully Denied Legal Aid

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) recently deemed a woman ineligible for legal aid after claiming that she had no dependants because her son did not live with her. A woman...

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Surrogacy News • 5 Apr 2023

Summary of Key Proposals from the Draft Surrogacy Bill March 2023

On 29 March 2023 the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission (the Commissions) have published a report proposing improvements to existing surrogacy laws in this...

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Family Law News • 27 Mar 2023

The Role of Intermediaries in Family Proceedings

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...

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Children • 20 Mar 2023

The Necessity of Fact Finding Hearings in Respect of the Welfare of the Children

The case of K v K (2022) was before the court of appeal in respect of whether the findings made against a father from allegations made by the mother were...

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General News • 7 Mar 2023

We Support International Women’s Day – 8th March

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...

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Domestic Violence • 6 Mar 2023

Goodman Ray supports ‘NO MORE Week,’ 5th – 12th March 2023.

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...

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Family Law News • 22 Feb 2023

Family Law Transparency Pilot Scheme

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...

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Children • 17 Feb 2023

What is Parental Responsibility?

What is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility (PR) is the power given to individuals to make important decisions in relation to the children they hold PR for. These decisions include welfare...

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Family Law News • 16 Feb 2023

New Law Raises the Minimum Age to Marry or Form a Civil Partnership to 18 in England and Wales.

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....

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Goodman Ray News • 17 Jan 2023

The Role of Consent in Surrogacy

Consent plays a vital role in many aspects of the law in England & Wales, including sexual activity, medical treatment, and adoption. Consent is also a key element in surrogacy....

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Divorce News • 16 Jan 2023

‘Gone to the Dogs’ – Pets & Divorce in the Family Court’

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...

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- Legal 500 – 2024

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- 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