Policy Briefing June 2019
As the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill completes its second reading, we look at all the policy developments in family law over the past three months.
News
Keep up with all Resolution’s news, including announcements on our latest events and resources, key policy updates and news from our members.
For journalists writing about family law, we have a number of spokespeople available for comment. To arrange an interview or get further information on family law issues, email our Communications team on: [email protected]
Care Case Fee Scheme changes
The LAA have confirmed that they have implemented changes to the Care Case Fee Scheme.
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Police disclosure / medical records – LAA charges
The LAA have amended the guidance to their caseworkers on police disclosure and medical records
£25k limits on some types of family work
Members will be aware that from 19 April, certificates are being granted with a £25K limit for so...
- Members only
Domestic Abuse Draft Bill – Report of the Joint Committee
Resolution welcomes the report of the Parliamentary committee examining the draft Domestic Abuse Bill, and we hope the final Bill will reflect many of its recommendations.
Resolution welcomes new Bill to end the blame game
The Government has published the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which will provide for no fault divorce.
Elaine Richardson honoured with prestigious John Cornwell Award
Family solicitor and mediator Elaine Richardson has received the 2019 John Cornwell Award.
Resolution welcomes move towards ending divorce ‘blame game’
Resolution, the national family justice body, has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new law to remove the need for divorcing couples in England and Wales to assign blame.
Don’t let Brexit hold up divorce reform, says family justice body
Resolution has urged government to prioritise vital divorce law reform to reduce conflict between separating couples.
National Conference 2019: speech by National Chair, Margaret Heathcote
Read our Chair's speech to Resolution's 2019 National Conference, held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester