Knowledge and resources

Bookings are now open for the National YRes Conference on Friday 8 November 2024 at the Hilton, Tower Bridge, London. If you are in the first ten years of practice within family law and a member of YRes, then this event is for you!

Draconian and tightly constrained, Hadkinson orders are nonetheless an effective tool in the right circumstances

A short update from the Legal Aid Committee as we are in a bit of a limbo at the moment!

Complying with anti-money laundering rules and the SRA’s requirements is onerous, but there may be ways for family lawyers to lighten the load

Reality checking expectations and an awareness of the often very emotive nature of these agreements is essential

With the court system crumbling before our eyes, there is much that Resolution and individual members can do to help smooth the processes. Perhaps most importantly, that means diverting as many clients as possible towards better solutions

While the procedural aspects of mediation are vital, emotional preparation is equally, if not more, important to ensure a successful and productive outcome

The first President of the Leicestershire Law Society of African heritage discusses the varied tasks she set out to achieve

Allowing the parties time to about the past is a crucial stage and scene-setter for successful mediation

For any number of reasons and client circumstances, an integrated team can be a hugely powerful approach to mediation

“Stay calm, think flexibly and focus on the outcome!”

With reform of financial remedies potentially on the cards, what should be the starting points for meaningful change?

Welcome to issue 232 of The Review!