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Children • 4 Jun 2019

Social services and children: the different stages the child protection process

Local authorities have a statutory duty to protect children living in their area. However, understanding the different processes and how these interact with one another can be complicated. Set out...

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General News • 15 Apr 2019

What is the difference between a lawyer, solicitor and barrister?

So you find yourself in need of legal advice. But who should you turn to for assistance: a lawyer, solicitor or barrister? What actually is the difference between them? And...

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Children • 27 Mar 2019

Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2019 comes into force

On 15 March 2019, the Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2019 received Royal Assent thereby making it an official Act of Parliament. The act enables family courts...

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Children • 11 Mar 2019

What is parental responsibility, who has it and how can it be obtained?

What is parental responsibility? Parental responsibility (PR) allows an individual to make important decisions concerning the child that they hold PR for, which includes decisions about the child’s welfare and...

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Divorce News • 21 Feb 2019

To Pre-Nup or Not to Pre-Nup?

That is a question you may be asking yourself in advance of your upcoming marriage. Perhaps there’s a voice in the back of your head telling you that this is...

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General News • 18 Feb 2019

Government U-turn on Policy of Requiring Victims of Forced Marriage to Pay Costs of Repatriation

The UK government has acted to reverse its policy of making British victims of forced marriage over the age of 18 pay to be rescued from overseas. A report in...

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Divorce News • 1 Feb 2019

TOP TIPS FOR DIVORCE

Take your time completing the divorce petition. Make sure every box is completed or your petition might be returned by the Court. It is easier to correct a mistake now...

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Domestic Violence • 31 Jan 2019

Landmark draft Domestic Abuse Bill published

The government has published a draft Domestic Abuse Bill which aims to better support victims of domestic abuse and transform the government’s response to people in this position. The bill...

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Mediation News • 15 Jan 2019

Mythbusters: Mediation Misnomers

Family disputes present a host of challenges to the parties and any children involved, not the least of which can involve emotional distress and financial hardship. The added stress of...

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General News • 11 Jan 2019

What is the best way to approach a divorce?

Yahoo Style has recently been in touch with Thomas Brownrigg, a Partner and Accredited Mediator at Goodman Ray, to get his views on the best way to approach a divorce...

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Divorce News • 15 Nov 2018

Advice on how to spend your first Christmas as divorced parents

The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most trying for newly divorced or separated families. Here, we will look at our ‘golden rules’ for recently divorced...

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General News • 7 Nov 2018

New Partners and Solicitors at Goodman Ray

We are pleased to announce some new promotions at Goodman Ray. Thomas Brownrigg has been made a Partner. Tom Trim is now a solicitor, having finished his training contract. Thomas...

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- Chambers and Partners, 2025

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- 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