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Standish and the Married Women’s Property Act 1882
The Supreme Court will have the last word, but the facts in Standish raise some very odd issues a...
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What to expect: The legal process for divorce or dissolution
Getting advice early will help you know what to expect so you can plan for the process. We outline the key steps for the legal process of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.
Two sides of the story: Potanina v Potanin
Potanina v Potanin [2024] UKSC 3 provides clearer guidance on the threshold test required to obtain leave prior to proceedings, but the dissenting judgment of Lord Briggs raises a number of questions
FP Conf 2023: Collaborative divorce: MELCA’s steps to success
A specialist collaborative approach running in Melbourne for over a decade provides a cost-effect...
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In Conversation with… The National Dispute Resolution Committee and the National YRes Committee
Exploring out of court dispute resolution and how this can enhance your practice

The ins and outs of Mortgage Capacity Reports
A detailed mortgage report offers a full picture of a client’s future options, and as such can he...
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In conversation with … Sir James Munby
Our Parenting After Parting Committee sat down with Sir James Munby to bring you a special two-part podcast.
Resolution marks one year of no-fault divorce
Today marks the first anniversary of no-fault divorce provisions coming into force.
Resolution guards against ‘compulsory mediation’
Resolution has today guarded against Government proposals which could see thousands of families forced into mediation, regardless of whether it is the best way forward for them.

Compensation awards in divorce proceedings: the needle in the haystack
TM v KM provides a rare example of when the court will allow the “compensation” argument to run

CGT and divorce – a new era from 6 April 2023
The new rules on capital gains tax and the family home are welcome on a number of fronts
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Resolution reveals innovative new model to help couples divorce amicably with just one lawyer
Resolution to launch a new model of working that allows lawyers to work with couples jointly
Laying the foundations for a successful mediation
The family law landscape is changing. The focus is now more than ever on working together to find...
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Narcissism and family law – what does every family practitioner need to know?
Following the expert guidance of Karin Walker and Dr Supriya McKenna in this workshop, I can now ...
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Managing high-conflict parental disputes
In this workshop a panel of Alex Verdan QC, Charlotte Bradley and Dr Mark Berelowitz, chaired by ...
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Protection of assets within divorce proceedings
Divorces with a foreign element continue to rise, and in uncertain economic times, locating and v...
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The perils of contested divorce proceedings
Two recent cases highlight the procedural difficulties and the court’s case management powers
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Important Changes to Contested Financial Remedy Applications
From 15 Feb, Contested FR Applications should be sent to the Financial Remedy Centre

Brexit Briefing: End of the transition period
Resolution has worked with The Law Society on a note to assist family lawyers in England and Wales ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period in relation to divorce and finance cases, and domestic abuse cases. We have also worked with the Association of Lawyers for Children on a note for children practitioners.

Guidance for paper based divorces
HHJ Roberts has asked that when dealing with paper-based divorces, issued out of the Regional Div...
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Top tips to stop an online divorce application being rejected
HMCTS has revealed the most common reasons why online divorce petitions are rejected or errors ar...
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What family lawyers need to know about criminal law: Complainants
Although Corker Binning is a specialist defence firm, we appreciate that family lawyers experienc...
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No-fault divorce becomes law

Improvements to Divorce and Financial Remedy Online Services
A number of improvements have been made to Divorce and Financial Remedy online services recently ...
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Managing parents’ emotions – Tips to keep the separation process moving
It is hard sometimes to help parents focus on the legalities of the divorce when they are in emot...
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New guidance issued for submitting a case to the online divorce service
HMCTS have updated their guidance to submitting a case to the online divorce service
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Prenuptial agreements: A decade since Radmacher (part 2)
In the conclusion of a two-part article on the modern law of pre-nups, we explore how the law has...
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Prenuptial agreements: A decade since Radmacher
In the first of a two-part article in The Review on the modern law of pre-nups, we look back on t...
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Blood out of a stone
A court-appointed receiver is a fairly draconian step, but is worth considering as one possible s...
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Resolution briefs Peers on Divorce Bill
Resolution has briefed members of the House of Lords ahead of the Committee Stage of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which would make no-fault divorce a reality.

No-fault divorce passes second reading in Lords
No-fault divorce passes second reading in the House of Lords
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Resolution briefs peers ahead of no-fault divorce debate
Lords will debate no-fault divorce on 5 February

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill Briefing
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 8 June 2020, having passed the Lords stage with support from across the Chamber. The Bill will allow couples to divorce without having to assign blame.

Resolution welcomes re-introduction of family justice legislation
Today's (19th Dec) Queen's Speech announced the re-introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, and the Domestic Abuse Bill.

No softening of the judges’ FDR rules
Must the judge who was present at the FDR hearing be disqualified from considering those points? ...
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Resolution’s past Chair Nigel Shepherd receives top award
Resolution's former Chair, Nigel Shepherd, was recognised for his outstanding contribution at the Family Law Awards held in London last night (27 November).

Resolution calls for “fairness for families” election pledge
Resolution has today written to political party leaders, urging them to prioritise much-needed family justice reforms in their election manifestos.

Resolution welcomes Divorce Bill reintroduction
Resolution welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is being reintroduced.

Spousal maintenance and universal credit
Universal credit has been on the cards for what seems like years now, but its malign effects are ...
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Guidance Note: Preparing Pre- and Post-Marital Agreements
Marital agreements are becoming an everyday part of many family lawyers’ workload and it is in re...
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International divorce issues
Divorces with an international element can get more complicated, but we've answered some common questions below.

The recognition of an overseas divorce
The rules around the validation of overseas divorces are not clear-cut, and may require expert ev...
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Divorce and Financial jurisdiction within the UK
This section considers some issues which can arise when it is possible to raise divorce or civil ...
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Resolution welcomes new Bill to end the blame game
The Government has published the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which will provide for no fault divorce.

Join our campaign for no-fault divorce
With the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill currently making its way through Parliament, there are plenty of ways you can join our call for no fault divorce. Keep checking back here for more information.
Do it yourself – reaching an agreement between yourselves
Negotiating your own agreement, with or without professional support, at first glance can seem the easiest. However, it can be a complex process with many aspects you and your partner will need to consider, and so it is not suitable for everyone.
No-fault divorce
Resolution believes the laws surrounding divorce should be changed, to allow couples to separate without having to apportion blame on a legal document, and without having to wait at least two years before they can divorce.

Resolution welcomes move towards ending divorce ‘blame game’
Resolution, the national family justice body, has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new law to remove the need for divorcing couples in England and Wales to assign blame.
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Resolution heralds ‘landmark moment’ for divorce law
Responding to the news that the government intends to introduce no-fault divorce, the family justice body Resolution has welcomed the plans, which it says will reduce conflict among separating couples.

End the Blame Game, say family lawyers as landmark divorce case heads to Supreme Court
Senior family lawyers gathered outside Parliament today to call on Government to reform outdated divorce laws and remove the need for blame from the process.