Resolution welcomes Divorce Bill reintroduction
Resolution welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is being reintroduced.
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Resolution Chair comments on Supreme Court judgment on the prorogation of Parliament
Responding to the Supreme Court judgment on the prorogation of Parliament, Margaret Heathcote said: “With today’s Supreme Court judgment, the prorogation of Parliament has been ruled null and void....
Brexit – latest MoJ guidance
In preparation for leaving the EU on the 31 October without a deal, the Ministry of Justice has compiled guidance for UK and EU lawyers.
Legal Aid round-up
Your monthly round-up of essential legal aid updates
New resources to help you work smarter with separating parents
The Parenting After Parting Committee has developed a number of resources to support members work...
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Response to dropped Divorce Bill in wake of suspended Parliament
Jo Edwards, Chair of the Family Law Reform Group, responds to David Gauke's tweet about the Divorce Bill being dropped.
Could you volunteer to help Rights of Women?
Rights of Women is currently seeking qualified women solicitor, barrister or legal executive volunteers to provide legal advice on our free evening or day time family law advice lines based in central London.
Calderbank consultation: Share your views
Share your views and support our response to the Family Procedure Rules Committee (FPRC) on the functioning of the current costs regime in financial remedy cases.
Government highlights the impact of our no-fault campaign
Written before last week's events, today Resolution received a letter from Lucy Frazer, on behalf of the Family Justice Minister Wendy Morton, demonstrating the impact our work had on getting the Divorce Bill published.
Review calls for reform to special guardianship
A review published in August by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory calls for significant changes to Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and recommends including ensuring family members who might become carers have direct experience of looking after the child before the court order is made.