Read below for blogs and news from within the firm and for insight into the latest developments in family law.
We are proud to share our reflections on an exhilarating 2024 for the firm and wish you a wonderful Christmas break.
READ MOREWe are proud to announce further national award recognition for Founder Edward Cooke at a prestigious ceremony held at the House of Commons.
READ MOREWe are thrilled to announce that we have been ranked as one of just 250 law firms in the country in The Times Best Law Firms 2025.
READ MOREFounder Edward Cooke has once again been recognised nationally for his expertise in child-inclusive mediation, as a finalist in the National Mediation Awards 2024.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law continues to be recognised as a Leading Firm and Edward Cooke is highlighted for his Family Law and ADR work.
READ MOREJamilla provides additional specialist family law support in our growing Brighton team.
Firm ranking soars to a Tier 2 Family Law Firm and becomes a ranked firm for Family Mediation, alongside Leading Firm status for Client Satisfaction, with four lawyers feature as recommended lawyers in the guide.
READ MORECongratulations to Director Michelle Lewis, who is now an accredited mediator, certified by the Family Mediation Council.
READ MOREAssociate Solicitor Jelena Korobkova explains the new Family Procedure Rules and explores their potential impact.
READ MORERead more about Edward’s thought-provoking opinion piece in The Law Society Gazette ‘Time for a revolution in how family solicitors are trained?’.
READ MOREWe are delighted to announce two successes at the British Family Law Awards – with the firm named Boutique Family Law Firm of the Year, and Edward being highly commended in the Family Mediator of the Year Award.
READ MOREAs Family Mediation Week draws to a close today, we introduce our four mediators and share useful resources.
READ MOREAs part of our continued support for Family Mediation Week, we set out the next steps following a successful mediation, including outcome documents and implementation.
READ MORELauren Guy explores the options that can be utilised within the mediation process to help you manage an impasse and reach a resolution.
READ MOREAs part of Family Mediation Week 2024, accredited hybrid mediator Edward Cooke looks at how hybrid mediation works - and how it has widened the scope of cases suitable for family mediation.
READ MOREWe are proud to support Family Mediation Week 22 – 26 January and raise awareness of the benefits it can bring to separating families. Each day we will share useful information on different aspects of family mediation, starting with our Family Mediation Flow Chart.
READ MOREWe look back at 2023 and reflect on a busy year at Edward Cooke Family Law and share our plans for giving back this Christmas.
READ MOREWe are thrilled to announce that Edward Cooke and Edward Cooke Family Law have been shortlisted in three categories of the British Family Law Awards 2024.
READ MOREEdward Cooke attended the 10th Annual Johannesburg Family Law Conference on 26 and 27 October 2023 where he spoke on the subject “40 years of development in the practice of Family Law in the UK and its international relevance”.
READ MOREWe are delighted that Edward Cooke and the firm have been ranked in Chambers and Partners 2024.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law and four of our lawyers all feature in the 2024 Legal 500 rankings.
READ MOREOur refreshed website features a host of new resources to help guide individuals and families to the best choices for them.
READ MOREHannah Rogers sets out typical approaches to determining who a child should live with in the event of separation or divorce.
READ MOREUnsure of what financial disclosure is and if it is necessary? Solicitor Lucy Attfield sets out what you need to know, to help you enter into financial disclosure with confidence.
READ MOREThe team at Edward Cooke Family Law is delighted to mark our fifth anniversary this June.
READ MOREWe are delighted to offer Consensus, our one couple, one lawyer joint approach for couples wishing to separate amicably.
READ MOREWe are delighted to welcome Family Solicitor, Victoria Maxwell, who has joined our Chilgrove office.
READ MOREEverything you need to know about Transparency in the Family Courts and how the new pilot scheme may impact your case.
READ MOREAs the 2023 Family Mediation Week Draws to a close, we wanted to share a summary of the mediation resources we have available on our website.
READ MORETo support couples considering mediation as an approach to resolving issues arising from a relationship breakdown, we have published a useful Family Mediation Flowchart. This new resource outlines the key features of the main mediation models.
READ MORELauren Guy, Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer, provides a useful summary of everything separating couples need to know about mediation.
READ MOREWe are proud to announce our support for this week’s annual Family Mediation Week, during which we will provide useful resources and information on all aspects of family mediation.
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that Hannah Rogers is now offering mediation, further strengthening the firm's family mediation.
READ MOREThis Christmas, in place of cards and gifts usually sent at this time of year, we have made a donation to our chosen charity, The Young People’s Shop in Chichester.
READ MOREWe are delighted that Founder and Managing Director Edward Cooke has been shortlisted for a prestigious mediation award.
READ MOREEdward Cooke has been named as a Ranked Lawyer for Family and Matrimonial for a second year in the Chambers and Partners directory.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law and our three directors all feature in the 2023 Legal 500 rankings.
READ MOREEdward Cooke was delighted to contribute to the Summer 2022 issue of the Financial Remedies Journal. Edward’s article - Mediation in the Wake of WL v HL – Low-Hanging Fruit or Golden Opportunity? – signals the first contribution on the subject of Family Mediation in the journal and explores the role of mediation in today’s strained family justice system.
READ MORETrainee Solicitor Melanie Arens answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the new no-fault divorce law.
READ MORE6 April 2022 marks the biggest change in divorce laws in the UK for 50 years when the new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 comes into force.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law have been delighted to support Family Mediation Week 2022, an annual event run by the Family Mediation Council to raise awareness of family mediation.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law supports Resolution Good Divorce Week, which aims to kickstart a national conversation about how parents can reduce conflict and embrace a child-focused approach to separation.
READ MOREOne of the key questions we encounter when we meet a new client for advice or mediation is: “How can I parent my children with someone I no longer love? Or, in some cases, can’t face even seeing?” Edward Cooke shines a light on a new step-by-step guide from Resolution for all separating parents.
We are thrilled to announce that we are now ranked as a Leading Firm in Family Law in The Legal 500 2022 and, in addition, that two of our directors are named as Recommended Lawyers.
READ MOREAt Edward Cooke Family Law, to support our legal work with our clients, we often suggest they work with Family Consultants. Director and Family Law Specialist, Lauren Guy, and Family Consultant, Kim Crewe, of Separation Options join forces in our latest blog to share the benefits of this approach.
READ MOREWe are delighted to announce that Edward Cooke Family Law Director Lauren Guy has been appointed to the Dispute Resolution committee of Resolution, the nationwide community of family justice professionals.
READ MOREFollowing the announcement this week about the extension of the Covid-19 vaccine programme to certain children, Director, Lauren Guy, explores how to navigate a difference of opinion if you cannot agree whether to vaccinate your child.
READ MOREWe are delighted now to offer Family Mediation as well as Collaborative Law from our Brighton Office.
READ MOREAs Chair of Resolution’s Training and Learning Committee, Edward Cooke looks at how training and learning needs will continue to evolve in view of changes brought about by the pandemic and other developments in family practice.
READ MOREAs we approach our third anniversary, we share our reflections on what sets us apart as a specialist divorce and family law firm, our modern approach to our work and our commitment to finding constructive solutions for families.
READ MOREEdward Cooke recently spoke to the Solicitors Journal about current challenges faced by family law professionals, about online and hybrid mediation and the importance of skills training as the profession adapts to a fast-changing environment.
READ MOREAn online guide to achieving a ‘good divorce’ is being published today by Edward Cooke Family Law, to help separating couples avoid court, reduce conflict and costs.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law are pleased to announce the expansion of their firm as they mark the start of the new year by opening an office in Brighton on 4 January 2021.
READ MOREAs part of Resolution’s Good Divorce Week 2020, Edward Cooke, founder of West Sussex-based specialist family law practice Edward Cooke Family Law, looks at how to obtain a “good divorce”
READ MOREEmily Higlett, paralegal at Edward Cooke Family Law looks at the implication of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which passed through parliament earlier this year, and which will lead to “no fault” divorce coming into effect in 2021
READ MOREEdward Cooke, Managing Director of Edward Cooke Family Law, a specialist firm of family solicitors and mediators in Sussex and Hampshire, is now Chair of Resolution’s Training and Learning Committee.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Mediation, part of Chichester-based family law firm Edward Cooke Family Law, is delighted to be able to offer “hybrid mediation” to family law clients as an additional part of its mediation service.
READ MOREThe Coronavirus Pandemic has affected the whole country on so many levels, but we are very aware that families going through separation are finding the effects of the lockdown particularly challenging.
READ MOREIn the second of two blogs regarding Oscar nominated film, 'Marriage Story', Edward Cooke reflects on what lessons lawyers can learn from the film.
READ MOREIn the first of two blogs regarding Oscar nominated film, 'Marriage Story', Edward Cooke takes a closer look at what lessons can be drawn for people going through a separation or divorce.
READ MOREWe are pleased to now offer appointments in Petersfield, Hampshire, at the Causeway House Business Centre.
READ MOREWe are delighted to announce we have expanded our operations into Chichester city centre.
READ MOREAs part of Family Mediation Week, solicitor and mediator Michelle Lewis of Edward Cooke Family Law gives a brief outline of the mediation process and its benefits.
READ MOREIn a feature for ‘The Review’, Edward Cooke says President of the Family Division’s proposed child reforms are a good start, but the proof will be in the pudding.
READ MOREAs we enter the festive season, Solicitor and Mediator Michelle Lewis shares her advice on how separated parents and families can best manage the Christmas period and childcare arrangements.
READ MOREMichelle Lewis, Associate Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer at Edward Cooke Family Law provides an overview of Collaborative Law and its benefits. Michelle qualified as a Collaborative Lawyer this year.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law celebrated its first year in business on 25 June 2019 with a specially designed cake! The cake was made by Edward's 15 year old daughter, who is a keen amateur cake maker. Not a bad effort we think!
READ MOREThe announcement by David Gauke, the Justice Secretary on 9th April 2019 that the government is to bring forward legislation to introduce no-fault divorce is hugely welcome, says Edward Cooke, a Chichester divorce solicitor and family mediator.
READ MOREEdward Cooke Family Law, a family law and mediation practice based in West Sussex, has pledged its support for young musicians by supporting West Sussex Music’s “Musical Chairs” campaign.
READ MOREEdward Cooke, a Chichester Family Lawyer and Mediator has been successful in his re-accreditation to the Law Society's Family Law panel
READ MOREMichelle Lewis, a family lawyer and mediator, joins Edward Cooke Family Law near Chichester from a well-known regional firm in Hampshire, as the firm expands its specialist family law practice team
READ MOREIn our latest blog, we look at the growth of Child-Inclusive Mediation, a process than enables children's voices to be heard on separation and divorce by their parents in a safe and neutral way, thereby allowing parents to make better-informed decisions about future child arrangements
READ MOREEdward Cooke, Chichester Family Lawyer and Mediator, reflects on the implications of the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Owens and asks whether the introduction of no-fault divorce is now likely.
READ MOREEdward Cooke, a Chichester family lawyer and mediator has won national recognition for his work to protect access to family justice in the West Sussex area.
READ MOREWidely reported in the media, the recent Supreme Court case of Owens has once again reignited a long-running debate over the introduction of no fault divorce into English law.
READ MORERecent primetime BBC1 drama ‘The Split’, about a family of central London divorce lawyers, may have been entertaining, but at times it is a text-book case as to how divorce should not be handled
READ MOREEdward Cooke has set up his own law firm to meet growing demand from clients for a bespoke, discrete, specialist family law service.
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