Policy Briefing January 2019
Highlights from our Good Divorce Week 2018 and all the developments in family law policy.
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Highlights from Good Divorce Week 2018
Our Good Divorce Week 2018 was a huge success. The week focused on how separating parents could minimise the impact of conflict on their children from divorce or separation. The campaign had a number of highlights, many thanks to all those who supported it.
Divorce law reform urgently needed to reduce impact on children
Resolution urges government to reform divorce law as soon as possible, during the annual Good Divorce Week 2019.
Resolution responds to the government’s civil partnership announcement
Resolution responds to the government's civil partnership announcement
Resolution heralds ‘landmark moment’ for divorce law
Responding to the news that the government intends to introduce no-fault divorce, the family justice body Resolution has welcomed the plans, which it says will reduce conflict among separating couples.
Future legal talent recognised by Resolution
Two students have been awarded the prestigious Resolution Prize for their outstanding achievement in family law studies.
Policy briefing September 2018
As we edge closer to securing no-fault divorce this policy briefing looks at developments in court modernisation, supporting vulnerable people and reform for cohabiting couples.
Resolution comments on the Supreme Court judgement on Widowed Parent’s Allowance
Letter to the Guardian: Cohabiting couples need greater legal protection
Resolution's joint letter to the Guardian highlighting the need for basic rights for cohabiting couples upon relationship breakdown.
As wedding season hits its annual peak, thousands opt out of saying ‘I do’
This Saturday (18 August) is set to be the most popular day this year for weddings in England and Wales. However, the number of people who decide to walk down the aisle continues to fall as more couples chose to live together unmarried.