Training & events

This FREE webinar focuses on the recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules, which emphasize resolving cases outside of court whenever possible. Hosted by Resolution, this free webinar is open to both members and non-members. The session will be chaired by Elaine Richardson, with contributions from experts like Graeme Fraser, District Judge Dewinder Birk, Donna Goodsell, and Shabana Jaffar. The agenda includes discussions on the impact of the new rules on the judiciary, solicitors, and family justice culture, followed by a Q&A session1.

A 6 week training programme (6 learning hours) delivered by Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin for professionals working with separating parents. This programme has been specially prepared for family law solicitors/trainees, Paralegals, Mediators, Barristers, Chartered Legal Executives, Counsellors, Family Support Workers, Magistrates and others.

All Resolution members are invited to join us for a live online webinar to discuss faith in family law. Come along to hear experiences and perspectives on the role of faith in the lives of our clients and colleagues.

This practical course enhances communication skills and improves working relationships at all levels. It focuses on high-level communication for client meetings, mediation, court appearances, and professional interactions. Emphasizing verbal and non-verbal cues, it highlights the powerful impact of words, especially in challenging client situations.

This online course will equip you with the essential skills you need to ensure that you can provide the early help your clients need as parents going through divorce and separation. This online course effectively demonstrates how to use resources including Resolution's booklet, Parenting Through Separation, which members can share and actively use with their clients.

Members of Resolution need to complete the Code in Practice course during their first year of membership. By doing this course, we believe that you will be a more effective professional, whether you are a family lawyer or another professional involved in the family justice system.

With the current situation following the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve had to postpone or cancel our programme of face to face courses and events in the first half of this year. In response, we will be increasing our offer of online training and learning. We would like to hear from you.

This event is free of charge for POD Chairs. This event was formally know as the Pod Liaison Officers Day and we're delighted to reintroduce this to our training calendar. We will be in contact with the PODs soon with details of how to book.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of domestic abuse, its manifestations, and safeguarding practices. Participants will learn how to identify signs of abuse, understand the legal framework, and implement effective safeguarding measures. The course is designed for professionals working with individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, offering practical tools and strategies to support victims and ensure their safety.

This online training package brings together experience and understanding of the current time and considers how best to get started in dispute resolution practice in family law. It leverages the latest insights and experiences relevant to the current times, ensuring that the content is both up-to-date and practical. The package is tailored to meet the needs of both newcomers and those looking to refresh their understanding of dispute resolution practices.

This bitesize training is specifically crafted to help you negotiate effectively with the opposing counsel to achieve successful out-of-court resolutions.

Members of Resolution need to complete the Code in Practice course during their first year of membership. By doing this course, we believe that you will be a more effective professional, whether you are a family lawyer or another professional involved in the family justice system.