Knowledge and resources

Cohabitation reform - consultation announced.

From client-facing apps to AI and cloud-based CMS, technology – used carefully – can transform family practice and help us focus on what we do best

No one could say setting up your own firm is an easy option, but it can offer a new way to meet the individual needs of our clients, ourselves and our families

An introduction to this complex area of law in England & Wales with some comparison with Brazil and Spain

The recent AO v EO case shed interesting light on jurisdiction, habitual residence and forum in post‑Brexit divorce law

Working through a list such as the six Ps, set out here, can redress imbalance and help victim-survivors regain some control

Where one party is critically or terminally ill, this will almost inevitably affect financial outcomes, but should not result in discrimination

A wide range of factors can influence eligibility, and being able to spot them can make a huge difference for those who do qualify

In the second of a four-part series on conflict, we ask why conflict feels stronger than it is

A practical guide for family lawyers on how they can most effectively engage with their client’s mediation process

Balancing these three elements correctly is the key to fair and lasting outcomes

Edward Cooke and Charlotte Bradley, co-authors of the Family Solutions Group’s new report, share key findings and what it means for family law professionals

The Mazur case has raised a number of misconceptions about CILEX status, but ultimately reminds us that CILEX Lawyers are fully qualified legal professionals

Welcome to issue 242!

On 11 February 2026 there was a celebratory lunch with the past recipients of Resolution’s John Cornwell Lifetime Achievement Award attended by most of the recipients along with Melanie Bataillard-Samuel (chair), Lucy Loizou (vice chair) and Colin Jones (chief executive). This was fantastically organised by David Emmerson.