Policy Briefing June 2018
Our June 2018 Policy Brief looks at developments in court modernisation, no-fault divorce, Brexit and cohabiting couples.
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]
First-ever Chartered Legal Executive appointed Vice Chair of Resolution
Juliet Harvey of Birketts has become the first Chartered Legal Executive to serve as Vice Chair of Resolution. Announced at Resolution’s annual general meeting, she will serve two years as Vice Chair before taking up her position as National Chair in 2020.
End the Blame Game, say family lawyers as landmark divorce case heads to Supreme Court
Senior family lawyers gathered outside Parliament today to call on Government to reform outdated divorce laws and remove the need for blame from the process.
Three Resolution members shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards 2018
Three Resolution members have been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2018. Tony McGovern, Lesley Monkhouse and Philip Wilkins have all been named as finalists in the Family (including mediation) category.
Time to end the divorce blame game
Hundreds of family lawyers are gathering to highlight the urgent need to introduce no-fault divorce. The call for change takes place at the annual conference of Resolution, the national family justice organisation.
New Chair addresses Resolution National Conference
Earlier today (20 April), Margaret Heathcote became National Chair of Resolution. Here is her inaugural address to the 30th National Conference, taking place in Bristol on 20-21 April.
Resolution Chair responds to further delay of legal aid review
In response to today's comments from the Justice Minister to further postpone the review of legal aid, and alongside the announced changes to the cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses, Resolution Chair Nigel Shepherd said:
Policy Briefing March 2018
Key developments in family law on Brexit, no-fault divorce and cohabiting couples rights.
Resolution comments on HMCTS’s digital divorce system
Resolution Chair Nigel Shepherd comments on HMCTS's digital divorce system.
Cohabitation Awareness Week 2017
From 27 November to 1 December 2017, Resolution members across the country took part in our Cohabitation Awareness Raising Week. The aim of the week was to raise awareness of the common-law marriage myth and to campaign for legal change to provide at least basic support for separating cohabitants.