If I could sum up how to get the best out of family mediation in one word, that word would be “commitment”. By that I mean commitment in terms of attitude and in terms of the practical hard work that is required for a successful mediation.
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RWK Goodman is delighted to announce it has donated £103,000 to its 2019-2021 charity partners.
Family law and mediation specialist Joanna Toloczko has today joined our London office
We are helping the homeless this winter by raising £5,000 – enough money to buy 1,000 Christmas meals.
Princess Haya, former Olympic equestrian and the estranged sixth wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, has sought protection from the High Court in London this week.
Over the next 20 years the number of people aged 65 and over is estimated to increase by nearly 50%, a total of approximately 4.75 million people. This means that increasing numbers of families are having to consider the costs of paying for care at a nursing or residential home, costs which are now exceeding £1,000 on average per week.
Following the removal of legal aid from most family law cases in 2012, and in light of the recent tragic judgment of the Charlie Gard Ruling, we look how the judiciary are commenting on this issue and how a family or individual would to qualify for legal aid.
A family lawyer specialising in childcare cases has joined the Bath headquarters of law firm RWK Goodman after almost a decade working for local authorities. Robert Hearne has joined RWK Goodman’s growing Family team…
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a heterosexual couple’s appeal against an earlier judgment refusing them the right to enter in to a civil partnership.
Now that the RWK Goodman training contract application window is closed for another year, it’s time to turn your attention to the next stage of the process – the assessment centre.
Divorce rates in couples over the age of 50 are growing faster than any other age group. With many of these couples having children over the age of 18, what are the options for financial child support?
If you’re not studying law and considering a career as a solicitor, how does your non-law degree affect your chances of securing a training contract? Read below for tips on how to make the most of the other skills you have to offer.