Expert family lawyers for whatever turn life may take.

Separation and divorce is exceptionally stressful at any stage of your life. Your future will be a worry, particularly if your separation involves children or comes with financial implications. However complicated your situation is, we are here to support you.

No negotiations are more difficult than those surrounding children. At RWK Goodman, our approach is to help separating parents put their children’s needs first and achieve the best result. For you and for them. Quickly. Sensitively. Without the unnecessary court action.

One family, multiple countries. Multiple jurisdictions, even. Relationship breakdowns come with complications when family law between two or more countries differs. Cross jurisdictional divorces, financial settlements, international movement of children all call for early advice as timing can become crucial. Our specialist international family law team are here to assist you.

If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, a way out is hard to see. If you or a member of your family are a victim of domestic abuse, it is important that you contact our team today.

A family dispute does not have to come to court. In fact, we believe it is almost always best kept out of court. Wherever possible, we avoid the expense, delay and stress of contested court proceedings.

Choosing to live with your partner outside of marriage is increasingly common. However, it is important to understand this does not provide you with the same level of legal protection as marriage.

Your relationship. Your assets. A pre-nuptial (prior to the marriage) or a post-nuptial (during the marriage) agreement can protect both, and help if you separate. We know that entering into such agreements is a sensitive issue, and we are here to make it easier.

Frightening and difficult times. Injunctions. Emergency remedies. When the situation calls for it, we are well placed to issue court proceedings quickly to protect you.