Knowledge and resources

The family law landscape is changing. The focus is now more than ever on working together to find a resolution. With the introduction of the HMCTS online platform making it easier for clients to complete their own divorce online and the implementation of no-fault divorce in April 2022, family law could see an increase in families trying to work through difficulties outside of the court arena, through out-of-court dispute resolution methods, and primarily through mediation.

In my mediation practice, from the very first meeting, I encourage separated parents to put the children’s needs first. We use a range of resources including, of course, the Resolution “Parenting through separation” guide. In particular I encourage them to consider attending a Separating Parents Information Programme (SPIP).

In E v L [2021] EWFC 60 Mostyn J provided helpful new insight into the application of historical company valuations in family financial proceedings. Here the accountancy SJE in the case reflects on what lessons can be learned.

The rules around AML & HMRC disclosures are complicated – but strict.

This workshop was led by Catherine Sousa and Sarah French, both collaboratively trained solicitors and family mediators who are members of Hampshire Family Solutions.

With family court delays now further exacerbated by Covid-19, why are we not using child arbitration in far more cases?

This thought-provoking seminar was hosted by Dr Angharad Rudkin, a clinical child psychologist at the University of Southampton. She was joined by Ruth Hawkins, a partner at Boardman, Hawkins & Osbournes LLP, which specialises in private children law.

This workshop was presented by Rosie Agnew, the Lead Trainer and Assessor for the charity SafeLives. I must confess that prior to enrolling myself on this workshop, I had no prior knowledge of this charity or the fundamental work that is carried out within it.

New pilot projects aim to ensure that the operation of the family courts is open to scrutiny.

It was with much interest and anticipation that I attended the session on domestic abuse, the new Act, Re H-N and practice at the #ResFPConf21. These have probably been some of the most topical and important issues for our team this year and so I was keen to delve deeper into the subject.

Covid-19 vaccination for school-age children is a potential minefield for separated parents, schools, local authorities, and ultimately the courts. There are a number of elements to hold in mind.

Resolution’s 6,500 members are family lawyers, and other family justice professionals, committed to a non-adversarial approach to family law and the resolution of family disputes.

Resolution’s 6,500 members are family lawyers, mediators and other family justice professionals, committed to a non-adversarial approach to family law and the resolution of family disputes.

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.

For those hesitant about returning to the office, now is the perfect time to consider flexibility or a change in your way of working.

The famous fable as you know it, but where both reach the finishing line together, in their own way.

What hair testing can – and can’t - tell us about a person’s drug and alcohol use .

The case of Hussain v Parveen (Queen's Proctor intervening) highlights the points to be considered in terms of recognition of foreign divorces – and opens up a number of wider issues about Islamic divorces generally.

In Re X (A child acting by her Children’s Guardian) v Y (Restraining abuse of Children’s Guardian) and Z, Mr Justice MacDonald had to weigh up the competing principles of freedom of speech and respect for private and family life. This involved using “the ultimate balance test”.

Black History Month helps make role models visible, so others can believe that there is room for them.