Blogs

Clients can feel trapped between staying and leaving, not through indecision but because of fear, expectations and deeply held beliefs about relationships. Divorce coach, Jennie Sutton, explores how those pressures create paralysis, and how divorce coaching can help clients step back, gain clarity and make informed decisions. It shows that moving forward is less about certainty and more about understanding what truly matters.

Fertility treatment in northern Cyprus has attracted UK patients with lower costs and fewer restrictions, but recent cases involving donor mix-ups have raised serious concerns about regulation and oversight. Nichola Bright explores the legal, ethical and emotional risks of treatment abroad, highlighting the importance of transparency, traceability and informed decision-making for prospective parents.

The national rollout of Child Focused Courts promises faster, more child-centred outcomes in private law cases, reducing delay and conflict. Early pilot results are positive, but concerns remain around resources, consistency and long-term sustainability. Rebecca Hawkins explores how the the model must balance speed with quality, ensure access to legal advice, and integrate non-court dispute resolution as a central, not secondary, pathway.

The way public sector pensions are valued has shifted significantly – and in some cases, they may now be worth more than their private sector equivalents. Chartered Financial Planner Cheryl Bowden explains what this means in practice for family law professionals.

This blog highlights the gap between the legal treatment of pets as property and their real significance in family life. Drawing on recent research, the independent Working Group on Pets on Divorce and Separation sets out a practical case for modest reform. It suggests that clear statutory criteria would support earlier resolution, reduce conflict, and better reflect families’ lived realities on separation.

Hybrid mediation offers flexibility and greater client control but its success depends on commitment to the agreed timetable. Without preparation and active solicitor involvement, sessions can lose focus and become costly. In this post, Laura Clapton gives a clear message: treat mediation timetables with the same respect as court directions to ensure efficient, constructive outcomes.

Practical experience is a crucial part of building a career in law, but the route can feel complex and uncertain. In this engaging personal blog, Jessica Whiley reflects on her journey into practice and the value of working as a paralegal. She highlights how hands-on experience, exposure to real cases and learning from talented colleagues have built her confidence and helped shape the kind of lawyer she hopes to be.

In T v S [2025] EWHC 3581 (Fam) the High Court considered whether a parent can give valid consent to a child’s relocation before the child is born. Kesha Pabari acted for the respondent mother in this case and examines the court’s approach to consent under Article 13(a), the realities of parental discussions during pregnancy, and the wider context of Hague Convention defences.

Eid ul Fitr is one of the most significant celebrations for Muslim families, but its exact date is only confirmed once the new moon is sighted, which can make planning difficult. In this informative blog for Resolution members working with Muslim clients, Aysha Chouhdary reflects on the challenges this can create for separated families and the importance of communication, flexibility and cultural understanding.

Shaili Gohil-Desai of Burgess Mee reflects on the emotional and practical realities of returning to work as a family lawyer after maternity leave. Balancing excitement, guilt and adjustment, she shares how support from colleagues, family and other working mothers helped ease the transition and normalise the evolving experience of combining career and parenthood.