Donna Goodsell

Experts in family and matrimonial law with offices in Clapham, London.

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

Delighted to have participated in a Resolution podcast – Talking Family Law, for Black History Month, discussing the Family Justice System and our visions for a future in Family Law.   Soon to be published and  an interesting, and enjoyable debate.

[Financial Remedies Journal @fr_journal]

TK v LK [2024] EWFC 71 (02 April 2024)
Rare, but justified on wholly exceptional facts, outright housing provision under Schedule 1 by Mr Nicholas Allen KC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge. https://t.co/7CivCJ5DHu

[Abigail Pearse @Abigailpearse]

Essential *new training* from @ResFamilyLaw with @DiversityTrust. Exploring key themes of EDEI in all aspects & forms, their practical implications and our professional responsibilities. In a safe, inclusive in-person learning space https://t.co/laWLyzNZi2

[Family Law News @familylaw]

B (a father) v M (a mother) [2023] EWFC 281 (01 August 2023):
Child arrangements proceedings, in which child was moved from M to F, after M made serious false allegations against the father, and indicated that she would not comply with any contact order. https://t.co/BYDBAif2du

[FamilyLawHour @FamilyLawHour]

Next week's #FamilyLawHour addresses the issue of Litigants in Person. We are joined by guest hosts @SupportTCourt who will pose questions and lead the discussion. Join us on Tuesday at 8pm.

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

My client's gratitude for my responding to demanding emails from his wife's solicitors on Saturday afternoon:

Dear Donna,

Thanks for the update and thank you again for standing up for my interests on this Saturday! It is very much appreciated.

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

Very encouraged by possible end of trend for psychologists, not court to resolve issue of 'parental alienation'. Many clients would be disadvantaged by the delays, costs and hazards of misdiagnosis, had this worrying trend been allowed to continue without restraint.

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

As a member of the Law Society's Small Firm's Committee, I'll be participating in a discussion with Law Society President, Lubna Shuja on ‘Tackling the challenges in the small law firm and sole practitioners' markets’. Are challenges unique to more compact firms, I wonder.

[29 Bedford Row @29BedfordRow]

We hope these two tables - prepared by @nicholasallen29 and Dan Mutton - will be a useful aide memoire for litigants, practitioners and judges.

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

Saddened that client with implacably hostile ex, in breach of contact order is throwing in the towel. Disheartened. Children now refer to him by first name. 2 years since physical contact. Last hearing in June 2022; HHJ sought review in October. Still waiting.. Disheartening.

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

Negril, Jamaica, enjoying the unimaginable beauty of Caribbean sun and sea. Slightly disconcerted however, by the person employed to serenade the diners, both marginally too loud and off key. No option other than to take remedial action in the form of another Pina Colada

[graeme fraser @gsf1996]

I am delighted to announce that the @ResFamilyLaw Cohabitant Separation Agreements are now available to purchase online and in print using the following link https://t.co/il5BdDuLBv

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

@dostufftogether Well done Jo. Fabulous news. True recognition for your enthusiasm and brilliance

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

@susanhunneyball @thelegal500 Fabulous

[OnlyDads @OnlyDads]

Do you know anyone going through a divorce / separation?

This book - (Almost) Anything but Family Court has been published to help save them time, money, and much more importantly, the stress and anxiety that arise from court hearings.

https://t.co/0wvPsUzlmD

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

@dostufftogether @OnlyMums @OnlyDads How lucky you are to have each other

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

@YanKaks1 How beautiful is that??!

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

I cycled from Clapham to court at Holborn last week only, upon arrival, to have my afro comb confiscated as a potential weapon (??). Helmet hair. I feel a complaint coming on..

[Donna Goodsell @GoodsellsUK]

Helping out today at our local Food Bank, it is distressing to see how low our provisions have become. Last week, we had very little meat (tinned Ravioli etc) and today, no shower gel and toiletries..Basic stuff. Desperate.