RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet sobering, picture of wellbeing in family justice today. Access my free Wellbeing Report.

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

FAMILY MEDIATION

They will usually recommend that you obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process and will guide you as to when this should happen. However, Resolution trained lawyer mediators will provide general legal information to both of you within the mediation if this is appropriate. Some are qualified to consult with children in mediation.

YouTube.

CURRENT PROVISION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATOR PROGRAMMES Current provision of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes. Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes (DAPPs) have stalled as a result of the pandemic. Now Cafcass and the Family Division President have agreed a new, temporary process where alternative options are considered. The following is a joint statement from them both which has been shared MEDIATION – PRACTICE SUPPORT Mediation – Practice Support. In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes information on the scope of mediation, how you become a mediator, routes for professional development and much more. SECTION 20 AGREEMENTS What is a section 20 agreement? A section 20 agreement (also known as a voluntary agreement) is when you agree for Children’s Services to look after your children for a short period of time. You cannot be forced to agree to it, and the law says that the social worker must make sure that you fully understand what you are agreeing to. PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. THE MEDIATION HANDBOOK The Mediation Handbook 1 This Handbook was first published in October 2018. This version is dated March 2021. The law or procedure may have

changed since

RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet sobering, picture of wellbeing in family justice today. Access my free Wellbeing Report.

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

FAMILY MEDIATION

They will usually recommend that you obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process and will guide you as to when this should happen. However, Resolution trained lawyer mediators will provide general legal information to both of you within the mediation if this is appropriate. Some are qualified to consult with children in mediation.

YouTube.

CURRENT PROVISION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATOR PROGRAMMES Current provision of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes. Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes (DAPPs) have stalled as a result of the pandemic. Now Cafcass and the Family Division President have agreed a new, temporary process where alternative options are considered. The following is a joint statement from them both which has been shared MEDIATION – PRACTICE SUPPORT Mediation – Practice Support. In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes information on the scope of mediation, how you become a mediator, routes for professional development and much more. SECTION 20 AGREEMENTS What is a section 20 agreement? A section 20 agreement (also known as a voluntary agreement) is when you agree for Children’s Services to look after your children for a short period of time. You cannot be forced to agree to it, and the law says that the social worker must make sure that you fully understand what you are agreeing to. PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. THE MEDIATION HANDBOOK The Mediation Handbook 1 This Handbook was first published in October 2018. This version is dated March 2021. The law or procedure may have

changed since

HMCTS TO IMPROVE REPRESENTED RESPONDENT JOURNEY Resolution Chair responds to comments by MP about divorce law reform. 24th March 2021. Juliet Harvey was quoted in City AM this week, commenting on the launch of a new campaigning organisation by Conservative MP Danny Kruger, who in an accompanying blog post suggested that the latest divorce reforms undermined the institution

of marriage

FIND A LAW PROFESSIONAL Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue. Search to find help in your local area or by profession. RESOLUTION’S GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES Resolution’s Good Practice Guides. As part of Resolution's Code of Practice members are asked to use the Good Practice Guides as part of their day to day work. These represent Resolution's core value and are designed to offer knowledge and guidance to our members. Put together by our Standards Committee and regularly updated, these guides GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO 6TH APRIL FOR INTRODUCTION OF Ministers have today announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce

without assigning

YOUR RIGHTS WHEN LIVING TOGETHER When married couples separate, the law permits courts to divide property and finances in a manner that is fair to both partners. When unmarried couples separate, even if they have children together, the partners do not have the same rights. If your name isn’t on a deed or rental agreement, you do not automatically have a right to stay in

your

MEDIATION FOUNDATION TRAINING The foundation training is £2,966 (inc. VAT). This includes your Resolution DR membership fee of £86 (no VAT) if you don’t pay this already as a collaborative practitioner. It’s important to understand that there are costs associated with beginning and continuing practice and reaching accreditation as a mediator. THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS What is the collaborative process? Under the collaborative process, each person appoints their own collaboratively trained lawyer and you and your respective lawyers all meet together to work things out face to face. Both of you will have your lawyer by your side throughout the process and so you will have their support and legal advice as you go. GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES Summary. Abide by the Code of Practice and the Good Practice Guide at all times. Demonstrate professional objectivity throughout. Draft letters and documents to be Resolution-compliant. Avoid becoming personally involved in a matter so you cannot be accused of colluding with a client. Act promptly when faced with a domestic abuse

revelation and

SECTION 20 AGREEMENTS What is a section 20 agreement? A section 20 agreement (also known as a voluntary agreement) is when you agree for Children’s Services to look after your children for a short period of time. You cannot be forced to agree to it, and the law says that the social worker must make sure that you fully understand what you are agreeing to. COMMITTEES & NETWORKS Committees & networks. Resolution is run by members, for members. Most of our work is carried out by members from across the country who join our committees to share their expertise, knowledge and time. Our success is the direct result of the work and time put in by our committees; regional committees; YRes groups; specialist committees RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet sobering, picture of wellbeing in family justice today. Access my free Wellbeing Report.

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

FAMILY MEDIATION

They will usually recommend that you obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process and will guide you as to when this should happen. However, Resolution trained lawyer mediators will provide general legal information to both of you within the mediation if this is appropriate. Some are qualified to consult with children in mediation.

YouTube.

CURRENT PROVISION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATOR PROGRAMMES Current provision of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes. Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes (DAPPs) have stalled as a result of the pandemic. Now Cafcass and the Family Division President have agreed a new, temporary process where alternative options are considered. The following is a joint statement from them both which has been shared MEDIATION – PRACTICE SUPPORT Mediation – Practice Support. In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes information on the scope of mediation, how you become a mediator, routes for professional development and much more. SECTION 20 AGREEMENTS What is a section 20 agreement? A section 20 agreement (also known as a voluntary agreement) is when you agree for Children’s Services to look after your children for a short period of time. You cannot be forced to agree to it, and the law says that the social worker must make sure that you fully understand what you are agreeing to. PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. THE MEDIATION HANDBOOK The Mediation Handbook 1 This Handbook was first published in October 2018. This version is dated March 2021. The law or procedure may have

changed since

RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet sobering, picture of wellbeing in family justice today. Access my free Wellbeing Report.

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

FAMILY MEDIATION

They will usually recommend that you obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process and will guide you as to when this should happen. However, Resolution trained lawyer mediators will provide general legal information to both of you within the mediation if this is appropriate. Some are qualified to consult with children in mediation.

YouTube.

CURRENT PROVISION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATOR PROGRAMMES Current provision of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes. Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes (DAPPs) have stalled as a result of the pandemic. Now Cafcass and the Family Division President have agreed a new, temporary process where alternative options are considered. The following is a joint statement from them both which has been shared MEDIATION – PRACTICE SUPPORT Mediation – Practice Support. In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes information on the scope of mediation, how you become a mediator, routes for professional development and much more. SECTION 20 AGREEMENTS What is a section 20 agreement? A section 20 agreement (also known as a voluntary agreement) is when you agree for Children’s Services to look after your children for a short period of time. You cannot be forced to agree to it, and the law says that the social worker must make sure that you fully understand what you are agreeing to. PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. THE MEDIATION HANDBOOK The Mediation Handbook 1 This Handbook was first published in October 2018. This version is dated March 2021. The law or procedure may have

changed since

HMCTS TO IMPROVE REPRESENTED RESPONDENT JOURNEY Resolution Chair responds to comments by MP about divorce law reform. 24th March 2021. Juliet Harvey was quoted in City AM this week, commenting on the launch of a new campaigning organisation by Conservative MP Danny Kruger, who in an accompanying blog post suggested that the latest divorce reforms undermined the institution

of marriage

FIND A LAW PROFESSIONAL Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue. Search to find help in your local area or by profession. RESOLUTION’S GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES Resolution’s Good Practice Guides. As part of Resolution's Code of Practice members are asked to use the Good Practice Guides as part of their day to day work. These represent Resolution's core value and are designed to offer knowledge and guidance to our members. Put together by our Standards Committee and regularly updated, these guides GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO 6TH APRIL FOR INTRODUCTION OF Ministers have today announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce

without assigning

YOUR RIGHTS WHEN LIVING TOGETHER When married couples separate, the law permits courts to divide property and finances in a manner that is fair to both partners. When unmarried couples separate, even if they have children together, the partners do not have the same rights. If your name isn’t on a deed or rental agreement, you do not automatically have a right to stay in

your

MEDIATION FOUNDATION TRAINING The foundation training is £2,966 (inc. VAT). This includes your Resolution DR membership fee of £86 (no VAT) if you don’t pay this already as a collaborative practitioner. It’s important to understand that there are costs associated with beginning and continuing practice and reaching accreditation as a mediator. THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS What is the collaborative process? Under the collaborative process, each person appoints their own collaboratively trained lawyer and you and your respective lawyers all meet together to work things out face to face. Both of you will have your lawyer by your side throughout the process and so you will have their support and legal advice as you go. GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES Summary. Abide by the Code of Practice and the Good Practice Guide at all times. Demonstrate professional objectivity throughout. Draft letters and documents to be Resolution-compliant. Avoid becoming personally involved in a matter so you cannot be accused of colluding with a client. Act promptly when faced with a domestic abuse

revelation and

SECTION 20 AGREEMENTS What is a section 20 agreement? A section 20 agreement (also known as a voluntary agreement) is when you agree for Children’s Services to look after your children for a short period of time. You cannot be forced to agree to it, and the law says that the social worker must make sure that you fully understand what you are agreeing to. COMMITTEES & NETWORKS Committees & networks. Resolution is run by members, for members. Most of our work is carried out by members from across the country who join our committees to share their expertise, knowledge and time. Our success is the direct result of the work and time put in by our committees; regional committees; YRes groups; specialist committees

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. RESOLUTION’S GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES Resolution’s Good Practice Guides. As part of Resolution's Code of Practice members are asked to use the Good Practice Guides as part of their day to day work. These represent Resolution's core value and are designed to offer knowledge and guidance to our members. Put together by our Standards Committee and regularly updated, these guides RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION Specialist Accreditation. Resolution’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of family law and in their specific areas of expertise. Accredited specialists are highly competent, our accreditation is a mark of excellence in practice, recognised by the public, members, the

judiciary and

GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process.

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. RESOLUTION’S GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES Resolution’s Good Practice Guides. As part of Resolution's Code of Practice members are asked to use the Good Practice Guides as part of their day to day work. These represent Resolution's core value and are designed to offer knowledge and guidance to our members. Put together by our Standards Committee and regularly updated, these guides RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION Specialist Accreditation. Resolution’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of family law and in their specific areas of expertise. Accredited specialists are highly competent, our accreditation is a mark of excellence in practice, recognised by the public, members, the

judiciary and

GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION Specialist Accreditation. Resolution’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of family law and in their specific areas of expertise. Accredited specialists are highly competent, our accreditation is a mark of excellence in practice, recognised by the public, members, the

judiciary and

FIND A LAW PROFESSIONAL Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue. Search to find help in your local area or by profession. YOUR RIGHTS WHEN LIVING TOGETHER When married couples separate, the law permits courts to divide property and finances in a manner that is fair to both partners. When unmarried couples separate, even if they have children together, the partners do not have the same rights. If your name isn’t on a deed or rental agreement, you do not automatically have a right to stay in

your

GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO 6TH APRIL FOR INTRODUCTION OF Ministers have today announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce

without assigning

MEDIATION – PRACTICE SUPPORT Mediation – Practice Support. In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes information on the scope of mediation, how you become a mediator, routes for professional development and much more. MEDIATION FOUNDATION TRAINING The foundation training is £2,966 (inc. VAT). This includes your Resolution DR membership fee of £86 (no VAT) if you don’t pay this already as a collaborative practitioner. It’s important to understand that there are costs associated with beginning and continuing practice and reaching accreditation as a mediator. COMMITTEES & NETWORKS Committees & networks. Resolution is run by members, for members. Most of our work is carried out by members from across the country who join our committees to share their expertise, knowledge and time. Our success is the direct result of the work and time put in by our committees; regional committees; YRes groups; specialist committees

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New for 2020 the Future of Family Practice Online Conference – a fresh approach to our annual Dispute Resolution Conference. Book your place at this online Conference where we’re putting innovative practice and family dispute resolution skills front and centre. Dive into: a mix of workshops covering critical skills and topics. RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. MEMBERSHIP | RESOLUTION With over 6,500 professionals representing lawyers, legal executives, barristers, financial experts and family therapists, Resolution members lead the way in providing professional development and networking opportunities, cutting-edge resources and in lobbying

government for a

RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue. Search to find help in your local area or by profession. If you would like to work with an expert to resolve your issue consider searching

for a

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New for 2020 the Future of Family Practice Online Conference – a fresh approach to our annual Dispute Resolution Conference. Book your place at this online Conference where we’re putting innovative practice and family dispute resolution skills front and centre. Dive into: a mix of workshops covering critical skills and topics.

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You are currently using guest access ()Our approach The Code in Practice Regional list of members for committees Getting involved in YRes Your role in Resolution PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. AFFORDABLE ADVICE PILOT SCHEME LAUNCHED A pilot scheme has been launched that provides affordable legal advice to separating couples by blending online step-by-step guidance from Law for Life’s Advicenow website and offline legal advice from a panel of Resolution family lawyers at crucial points in the process. ‘Affordable Advice’ delivers affordable fixed fees, price transparency and unbundled legal advice. RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet

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First for family law. Log in to your Resolution account. Email Address. Password. Remember Me NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Join the biggest annual gathering of family justice professionals, Monday 17- Friday 21 May, for inspiring keynotes, virtual networking and workshops. For the first time, Resolution’s National Conference will run across five days, giving you more time to fully engage with the online programme, at your own pace. MEMBERSHIP | RESOLUTION With over 6,500 professionals representing lawyers, legal executives, barristers, financial experts and family therapists, Resolution members lead the way in providing professional development and networking opportunities, cutting-edge resources and in lobbying

government for a

RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution is an organisation of lawyers and other family justice professionals who are committed to following a non-confrontational and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Our Code of Practice promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of

children.

RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue. Search to find help in your local area or by profession. If you would like to work with an expert to resolve your issue consider searching

for a

ONLINE CONFERENCE

New for 2020 the Future of Family Practice Online Conference – a fresh approach to our annual Dispute Resolution Conference. Book your place at this online Conference where we’re putting innovative practice and family dispute resolution skills front and centre. Dive into: a mix of workshops covering critical skills and topics.

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You are currently using guest access ()Our approach The Code in Practice Regional list of members for committees Getting involved in YRes Your role in Resolution PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION From. £30. This guide aims to give parents access to information and support that helps them throughout their parenting journey, through separation, divorce and beyond. The Parenting After Parting Committee have prepared this for members to give to their clients in order to help them and their children through the separation process. AFFORDABLE ADVICE PILOT SCHEME LAUNCHED A pilot scheme has been launched that provides affordable legal advice to separating couples by blending online step-by-step guidance from Law for Life’s Advicenow website and offline legal advice from a panel of Resolution family lawyers at crucial points in the process. ‘Affordable Advice’ delivers affordable fixed fees, price transparency and unbundled legal advice. RESOLUTION’S GOOD PRACTICE GUIDES Put together by our Standards Committee and regularly updated, these guides represent our commitment to best practice in 7 key areas. Good Practice Guide to communication (Published November 2019). Good Practice Guide to correspondence (Updated February 2019). Good Practice Guide to social media (Updated April 2019). Good Practice Guide for family lawyers working with clients (Updated November JOIN NOW | RESOLUTION Member. If you’re a solicitor, legal executive, paralegal, mediator or barrister then you can become a member of Resolution. When you join you sign-up to the Code of Practice, take a Code in Practice course, and immediately gain access to the full range of resources and support Resolution provides. All our work is by members for, members so SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION Specialist Accreditation. Resolution’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme recognises members who demonstrate excellence in the practice of family law and in their specific areas of expertise. Accredited specialists are highly competent, our accreditation is a mark of excellence in practice, recognised by the public, members, the

judiciary and

FIND A LAW PROFESSIONAL Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue. Search to find help in your local area or by profession. RESOLUTION - AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS ONLINE Easy, organised, fast. Do your drafting quickly and easily online. Case type and client details auto fill throughout from one simple

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They will usually recommend that you obtain legal advice alongside the mediation process and will guide you as to when this should happen. However, Resolution trained lawyer mediators will provide general legal information to both of you within the mediation if this is appropriate. Some are qualified to consult with children in mediation.

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YOUR RIGHTS WHEN LIVING TOGETHER When married couples separate, the law permits courts to divide property and finances in a manner that is fair to both partners. When unmarried couples separate, even if they have children together, the partners do not have the same rights. If your name isn’t on a deed or rental agreement, you do not automatically have a right to stay in

your

MEDIATION – PRACTICE SUPPORT Mediation – Practice Support. In this section, you'll find Resolution's suite of resources for mediators. This includes information on the scope of mediation, how you become a mediator, routes for professional development and much more. GUIDANCE NOTE: DRAFTING DOCUMENTS Guidance Note: Drafting documents. One of the most important aspects of a family lawyer's job is to draft documents on behalf of clients. The documentation can take many different forms and it is often these documents that are pivotal in resolving disputes between parties,

whether at a

RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet

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HMCTS TO IMPROVE REPRESENTED RESPONDENT JOURNEY HMCTS to improve represented respondent journey Keep up with all Resolution's news, including announcements on our latest events and resources, key policy updates and news from our members. NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021 Feedback from our recent online conferences “I’m really enjoying the FFP Online Conference from Resolution- amazing job. I miss late night chats in the bar(!), but there’s a real feeling of being ‘in person’ with friends and colleagues. RESOLUTION’S CODE OF PRACTICE Resolution’s Code of Practice. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. PARENTING THROUGH SEPARATION The Resolution Family Law Handbook is due to be published on the 23rd of November 2020. Written by members and subject area experts, this is an essential primer for anyone practicing family law.

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New for 2020 the Future of Family Practice Online Conference – a fresh approach to our annual Dispute Resolution Conference. Book your place at this online Conference where we’re putting innovative practice and family dispute resolution skills front and centre.

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You are currently using guest access ()Our approach The Code in Practice Regional list of members for committees Getting involved in YRes Your role in Resolution AFFORDABLE ADVICE PILOT SCHEME LAUNCHED A pilot scheme has been launched that provides affordable legal advice to separating couples by blending online step-by-step guidance from Law for Life’s Advicenow website and offline legal advice from a panel of Resolution family lawyers at crucial points in the process. ‘Affordable Advice’ delivers affordable fixed fees, price transparency and unbundled legal advice. RESOLUTION | RESOLUTIONLOOKING FOR HELPFIND A LAW PROFESSIONALCAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGEMEMBERSHIP Resolution's Wellbeing Report: Claim your free copy. This report sets out the key findings from our 2020 sector-wide wellbeing survey and provides a detailed, yet

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