https://gelaw.co.uk/insights Resolving family conflict from the inside out — legal strategy informed by psychological insight. en-gb Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:56:08 +0000 https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-going-to-the-sharp-end-re-c-parental-alienation-instruction-of-expert-2023-ewhc-345-part-4 https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-going-to-the-sharp-end-re-c-parental-alienation-instruction-of-expert-2023-ewhc-345-part-4 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:50:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Richard Gregorian, Principal of Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors, a firm with a unique legal-psychological approach to family law, responds to the Law Society Gazette article of Hannah Summers in the 24 October 2025 edition… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-a-consideration-of-the-high-court-judgement-in-ovc-part-3 https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-a-consideration-of-the-high-court-judgement-in-ovc-part-3 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:49:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Richard Gregorian, Principal of Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors, a firm with a unique legal-psychological approach to family law, responds to the Law Society Gazette article of Hannah Summers in the 24 October 2025 edition… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-response-to-hannah-summers-article-in-the-law-society-gazette-dated-24-october-2025-part-2 https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-response-to-hannah-summers-article-in-the-law-society-gazette-dated-24-october-2025-part-2 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:49:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Richard Gregorian, Principal of Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors, a firm with a unique legal-psychological approach to family law, responds to the Law Society Gazette article of Hannah Summers in the 24 October 2025 edition… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-is-the-family-justice-system-itself-creating-the-problem-part-1 https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/parental-alienation-is-the-family-justice-system-itself-creating-the-problem-part-1 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:48:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Richard Gregorian, Principal of Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors, a firm with a unique legal-psychological approach to family law responds to the Law Society Gazette article of Hannah Summers in the 24 October 2025 edition… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/a-more-personal-and-direct-view-of-narcissism-npd https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/a-more-personal-and-direct-view-of-narcissism-npd Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:36:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian I do not need convincing that narcissism/NPD exists. I have seen it, both personally and professionally. The mental health community was once divided on whether personality disorders exist and it is obvious why. All of us have unique… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/leave-to-remove-international-relocation-a-lawyer-s-all-too-personal-view-18-years-on https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/leave-to-remove-international-relocation-a-lawyer-s-all-too-personal-view-18-years-on Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:45:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Time for reflection on my 2008 article , 18 years on from the successful defence of my own relocation proceedings. By Richard Gregorian, Principal of Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors - a firm unique in having a fully integrated… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/instructing-mental-health-professionals-as-court-appointed-experts-in-the-family-courts-common-issues-and-misconceptions https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/instructing-mental-health-professionals-as-court-appointed-experts-in-the-family-courts-common-issues-and-misconceptions Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:47:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Working hand in glove with Gavin Emerson, a mental health professional and conflict resolution expert, whose value is focused on understanding the “psychology” of our clients, their former spouses, partners and co-parents and the dispute… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/international-relocation-leave-to-remove-cases-like-any-other-case-under-the-children-act-1989 https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/international-relocation-leave-to-remove-cases-like-any-other-case-under-the-children-act-1989 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:46:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Even if I do not detect a foreign accent on the other end of the telephone, when speaking with a client, for the first time, or there is no other reason to believe that I will be acting for a parent who is involved in international leave… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/narcissism-npd-or-conflict https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/narcissism-npd-or-conflict Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:45:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian There are many reasons why one or both of the former spouses, partners or separated co-parents, may accuse the other of being narcissistic or suffering from NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). These include: The fact that… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/the-flaws-in-family-law https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/the-flaws-in-family-law Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:43:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian After many years of practising family law, my main regret is that, as I represented clients (universally successfully), I did not keep a list of all of those victories we had at every stage, which were nothing to do with the final outcome… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/helping-your-childs-mental-health https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/helping-your-childs-mental-health Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:43:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian There's never been a more important time to discuss your child's mental health and as expert child law advice Guildford lawyers, we are best placed to help you with any issues you may be experiencing at this time. It is far more acceptable… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/supporting-your-children-through-the-divorce-process https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/supporting-your-children-through-the-divorce-process Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:16:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian When considering a divorce, here at Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors we understand the need for outstanding legal advice and as experienced divorce lawyers in Guildford, we are on hand to provide you with clear, expert advice… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/step-parents-rights https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/step-parents-rights Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:38:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian If you are seeking legal representation, as a step-parent, for any family law Guildford issue then look no further. As experienced family law solicitors we have many years of expertise in this area of the law and are best placed to help… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/looking-for-help-with-a-leave-to-remove-london-case https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/looking-for-help-with-a-leave-to-remove-london-case Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:47:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian If you are currently going through a leave to remove London/child relocation case and are looking for the very best in expert legal counsel to represent you, then look no further. With many years of both personal and professional… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/planning-contact-handovers https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/planning-contact-handovers Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:49:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Managing your contact handovers can be a stressful time for many newly divorced couples, with a myriad of emotions still bubbling below the surface and it is likely to be the only time you will need to interact with your ex spouse post… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/our-most-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/our-most-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:50:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian As experienced divorce lawyers in Guildford we totally understand that the enforced lock down situation has had an impact on many families, not all of it favourable, with many couples now seeking our help. For some families this has been a… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/issues-of-domestic-violence https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/issues-of-domestic-violence Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:05:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian In the unfortunate event you find yourself as a victim of domestic violence, then our team of experienced Family lawyers in Guildford can immediately help to protect both you and your family from harm. We believe that every single person… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/looking-for-help-with-a-child-relocation-or-leave-to-remove-issue-in-london https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/looking-for-help-with-a-child-relocation-or-leave-to-remove-issue-in-london Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:06:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian If you are a separated parent facing a leave to remove London or child relocation case, then there really is no-one else you should choose to entrust with your families future. We have many years of both personal and professional expertise… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/helping-your-children-through-your-divorce https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/helping-your-children-through-your-divorce Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:41:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Here at Gregorian Emerson Family Law Solicitors we have many years of expertise in the field of child law advice Guildford and are well placed to offer you excellent, personal advice pertaining to your case. In our experience no-one enters… https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/trying-to-avoid-a-troublesome-divorce-experience https://gelaw.co.uk/insights/trying-to-avoid-a-troublesome-divorce-experience Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:40:00 +0000 Richard Gregorian Divorce solicitors Guildford and trying to avoid a troublesome divorce experience. When considering a divorce lawyers in Guildford it is essential to find someone who can offer you outstanding, professional and easy to understand legal…