Surrey Solicitors KGW Family Law

26 March 2021

Narcissism books receive positive comments

I've been overwhelmed by the feedback already from our two publications 'Narcissism and Family Law - a practitioner's guide' and 'Divorcing a Narcissist - the lure, the loss and the law (the client companion book) co-written with the amazing Dr Supriya McKenna and published by Bath Publishing - just out this month. Thank you to everybody for your generous and positive commen...

29 January 2021

PODCAST: Introducing Narcissism in Divorce

PODCAST: 'Introducing narcissism in divorce.' Karin Walker and her co-author, Dr Supriya McKenna, discuss what inspired them to write their books about divorcing a #narcissistic personality type. These ground-breaking books were written to educate family lawyers about narcissistic personalities and to help the spouse of the narcissist to prepare for the fallout. Cli...

19 January 2021

Book Launch: Divorcing a narcissistic partner.

Advice for spouses and family lawyers as two new books co-authored by Karin Walker shine a light on a growing problem in divorce cases. The books are released for sale on 5 February with pre-orders being taken now. Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience. Together with Dr Supriya McKenna, (a GP turn...

25 November 2020

Webinar and Book Launch: Narcissistic Clients: Tips, trips & strategies for the family lawyer

During “lockdown” Karin Walker has co-authored alongside Dr Supriya McKenna two books entitled “Narcissism and Family Law – A Practitioner’s Guide” and “Divorcing a Narcissist – The Lure, The Loss and The Law”. Both publications will go on sale through Bath Publishing in January 2021. The first, a Practitioner’s Guide is intended...

24 November 2020

An opportunity to get your place at our webinar for free

An opportunity for family practitioners to win back the cost of the place at our upcoming webinar. If you're a Twitter user, head over to @bathpublishing and see their offer for a chance to get your money back on webinar bookings for this book launch on 8 December. Webinar + free book! Join @KarinKGW and @MckennaSupriya to learn how to manage narcissistic clients in your fa...

13 October 2020

New Book: A Practical Guide to Divorce for the Silver Separators

Karin Walker has written a book about practical divorce guidance for people in later life, known as silver separators. With young adults preferring co-habitation over marriage, divorce rates are lower than they were and the highest rates of divorce now occurs amongst the over 60s. When couples separate after many years of being together, a sound knowledge of family law alone is not enou...

9 October 2020

Karin Walker quoted in national newspaper

Karin Walker was quoted in an article that featured in the Daily Mail on 7 October. The article was about how access to enahnced state pension rights for women who divorced late in life was not automatic. In certain circumstances divorcees are entitled to an increased pension, but it is not idely known about AND it has to be applied for to the Department of Work and Pensions. Women are potent...

24 March 2020

Coronavirus Business Continuity Notice

Following government guidance received on 23rd March 2020 KGW Family Law are working remotely until further notice. I would like to reassure all our clients that we shall endeavour to continue to provide our clients with the highest level of service in these unprecedented times. The main office telephone number will divert to my mobile – if your call is for another of our sol...

6 January 2020

KGW Family Law celebrates its 8th birthday

A big thank you to friends, clients and professionals alike who kindly attended our 8th anniversary drinks reception last Friday at our offices. It was lovely to see so many people attend, ahead of the mass return to work today! As well as marking being eight years since KGW Family Law started, we also drew attention to a new initiative called The Certainty Project. In conjunction with Julian B...

13 November 2019

KGW Family Law to present Silver Separators Seminars in 2020

Karin Walker will be presenting five seminars in 2020 about divorce and separation issues amongst the over 50s, a group known as silver separators. The events, organised by MBL (Seminars) Ltd. will take place in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds between March and July. Click here for dates and booking details. Karin said about the seminars next year: "I'm looking for...

16 September 2019

KGW Law supports initiative to encourage young women artists

An evening of art, wine and music. KGW Law has been associated with the Society of Women Artists (SWA) for three years. In particular, supporting young female artists, with its sponsorship of the Karin Walker Young Artist Award. To help raise the profile further of young female artists, there is an evening to celebrate and support emerging artistic talent on Tuesday September 24th at the Mal...

30 November 2018

Simon Clark successfully completes Arbitration qualification

KGW Family Law is delighted to announce that Simon Clark MCIArb is now able to conduct Arbitrations on issues relating to children alongside Karin Walker MCIArb who qualified as a financial Arbitrator in 2012 and in children work in 2016. KGW Family Law believe that Arbitration is, in most cases (except in children work where there is an international element or a safeguarding issue,) now the r...

27 November 2018

Karin Walker invited to present at prestigious legal conference

On Saturday 24th November the Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference 2018 took place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms London WC2B 5DA. The conference tile was 'All Bar None: Access, Development and Diversification'. Speakers included Andrew Walker QC, Chair of the Bar of England and Wales; The Rt Hon Geoffrey Cox QC MP, Attorney General; The Rt Hon Lord Sumption OBE, Justice of the ...

9 November 2018

KGW Family Law sponsors Society of Women Artist's Young Artist Award

KGW Family Law is committed to providing sponsorship where it can really make a difference. This year we provided a cheque in the sum of £1000 to Eleanor Johnson, the winner of the Society of Women Artist’s Young Artist award, for her painting – ‘Woman’. The award was presented by HRH the Duchess of Kent, shown discussing the winning painting with Karin Walker who was...

7 November 2018

Karin Walker named leading lawyer by Chambers UK

Karin Walker has been named as a leading lawyer by an independent guide to the profession. In its latest edition, Chambers UK has named Karin in a list of leading family lawyers in the Guildford area.

26 January 2018

Divorce doesn't have to be devastating. A short film by Resolution.

Divorce does not have to be devastating. There is a better way to separate for you, your family and your children. KGW Family Law supports the ethos of Resolution and Karin Walker and her team believe in a constructive approach, enabling couples to divorce with dignity for the benefit of themselves and particularly any children. ...

20 November 2017

KGW Law shortlisted for prestigious legal award

KGW Family Law has been selected to be short-listed as 'Family Law Regional Firm of the Year - South' at the upcoming awards, organised by Jordan Publishing. The firm had to demonstrate it provides outstanding quality of legal service for its clients and has displayed high levels of teamwork within the firm itself, and with external lawyers and/or other professionals. The...

10 March 2016

KGW Divorce Online

KGW Family Law launch a new online divorce service. Separating couples who wish to take advantage of this cost effective online service can do so via our website. The service is aimed at those people who wish to proceed with an undefended divorce - in particular if they have been engaged in the process of mediation and wish to finalise matters with legal assistance but minimal expense...

24 February 2016

Karin Walker becomes a member of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators

On 12th February 2016 Karin Walker attended at the Cutlers Hall for admission to the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators. The Livery Company is know for it's charitable work and Karin looks forward very much to getting involved.

24 February 2016

Guildford Shakespeare Company 10th Birthday

Karin Walker is a trustee of Guildford Shakespeare Company who celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2016. Karin was delighted to attend the launch party for this special year at the Guildhall in Guildford with the other trustees on 11th January 2016. KGW Family Law are proud sponsors of two of this year's productions, A Winter's Tale and A Comedy of Errors - not to be missed!...

19 November 2013

Arbitration

KGW FAMILY LAW – ARBITRATION In most cases issues arising between separating couples can be resolved by agreement, either through negotiation assisted by family lawyers, mediation or collaborative law. Sometimes, however, agreement simply cannot be achieved, perhaps where the issues are complex or when neither person is prepared to give ground. In those circumstances a third party may be ...

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