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The Review Issue 213
For every issue of The Review we will be publishing the articles here in the Knowledge and Resources section of our website as well as the pdf of the printed version.
Learning at home
We bring together a selection of digital resources and learning materials that can be accessed to learn at home.
Guidance For Family & County Court Judges – Covid-19 Measures
This guidance for Family and County Court Judges through the COVID-19 pandemic was issued by the Judiciary of England and Wales on 23 March 2020.
What family lawyers need to know about criminal law: Introduction
As with most areas of contentious law, having to instruct a criminal or family lawyer is seldom a happy process for the client. Unfortunately, the nature of relationship breakdown means that all too often family proceedings result in the need for criminal advice.
COVID 19: National Guidance for the Family Court
The president of the family division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has issued the following guidance which should be followed with immediate effect by all levels of the Family Court and in the High Court Family Division.
Guide to International Family Law
Family courts in England and Wales are increasingly dealing with international family law cases – much more so than even just a few years ago – indeed there is every likelihood that Brexit will increase the amount of litigation in England and Wales.
Establishing a healthy client relationship in an online environment
Adele Ballantyne, Director of Eleda Consultancy and Marcie Shaoul Director of Rolling Stone Coaching have come together to talk about how to effectively build online relationships with clients.
Resolution’s Good Practice Guides
As part of Resolution's Code of Practice members are asked to use the Good Practice Guides as part of their day to day work. These represent Resolution's core value and are designed to offer knowledge and guidance to our members.
Brexit Briefing Jan 2019: Joint guidance in case of no deal
Resolution is producing regular briefings on Brexit. This is the January 2019 edition.
Joint Resolution and Law Society note to family lawyers in England and Wales of practical recommendations in the circumstances of no deal on EU exit
Resolution and the Law Society provide joint guidance for family law solicitors in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Podcast: Instructing accountant experts
This podcast is presented by James Pirrie (Family Law in Partnership), Kate Hart (Roffe Swayne) and Roger Isaacs (Milstead Langdon).
The Impact of the Equal Civil Partnerships Campaign on Cohabitation Law Reform
Different talks looking at the relationship between equal civil partnerships and cohabitation reform
Project: Family Matters
Resolution developed an innovative new service called Family Matters. It aimed to help separated parents collaborate more effectively in the best interests of their children and involved the services of a new type of practitioner – a ‘Family Matters Guide’.
HMCTS: Family Reform
This HMCTS Family Reform event was aimed at family law practitioners and professional court users but was also relevant to anyone interested in the future reform of the administration of the family court.
Response to Legal Aid Agency: Amended Costs Assessment Guidance
Resolution's Legal Aid Committee has prepared this response to the Legal Aid Agency on the amended costs assessment guidance.
Brexit briefing August 2018
Resolution is producing regular briefings on Brexit. This is the August 2018 edition.
The use of the retail price index (RPI): Evidence submitted to the Economic Affairs Committee
Resolution's written evidence to the Economic Affairs Committee on the implications of abolishing the retail price index.
Horses for Courses: “First Meeting“ with clients
This session with Margaret Kelly and Therese Nichols, looks at how to prepare for and conduct that all important first meeting with a new client armed with the options available and the confidence to match a new client to the most suitable process.
Taking on an international case
Presented by Michael Wells-Greco, a member of Resolution's International Committee, this talks covers the issues to consider when taking on an international case.
Evidence submitted to the Public Accounts Committee: The HMCTS Court Modernisation Programme
Resolution provided this written evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on the progress of the HMCTS Court Modernisation Programme.
Transforming the response to domestic abuse
Resolution’s Domestic Abuse Committee responds to the consultation: Transforming the response to domestic abuse.
Children Update 2018
This is the Children Update presented at Resolution's National Conference 2018 in Bristol by Elspeth Thomson and Samantha Little (20th April 2018).
Family Justice Question Time 2018
This plenary session was recorded at Resolution's National Conference in April 2018 at Bristol.
Response to the modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters in the EU
Resolution's International Committee responds to the modernisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters in the EU.
Response: Fit for the Future consultation
Resolution responds the the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service's consultation on transforming the Tribunal Estate.
Response to the SRA: Looking to the future
Response to the SRA: Looking to the future
Response to HM Courts and Tribunal Service on the Flexible Operating Hours Prospectus
Resolution has submitted a response to HM Courts and Tribunal Service on the Flexible Operating Hours Prospectus. Our response focuses on the Family Court and the fifth pilot model in Manchester Civil Justice Centre.