divorce

The Supreme Court will have the last word, but the facts in Standish raise some very odd issues around the characterisation of assets as either matrimonial or non-matrimonial

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.

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

A specialist collaborative approach running in Melbourne for over a decade provides a cost-effect...

Exploring out of court dispute resolution and how this can enhance your practice

A detailed mortgage report offers a full picture of a client’s future options, and as such can he...

Our Parenting After Parting Committee sat down with Sir James Munby to bring you a special two-part podcast.

Today marks the first anniversary of no-fault divorce provisions coming into force.

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.

TM v KM provides a rare example of when the court will allow the “compensation” argument to run

The new rules on capital gains tax and the family home are welcome on a number of fronts

Resolution to launch a new model of working that allows lawyers to work with couples jointly

The family law landscape is changing. The focus is now more than ever on working together to find...

Following the expert guidance of Karin Walker and Dr Supriya McKenna in this workshop, I can now ...

In this workshop a panel of Alex Verdan QC, Charlotte Bradley and Dr Mark Berelowitz, chaired by ...

Divorces with a foreign element continue to rise, and in uncertain economic times, locating and v...

Two recent cases highlight the procedural difficulties and the court’s case management powers

From 15 Feb, Contested FR Applications should be sent to the Financial Remedy Centre

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.

HHJ Roberts has asked that when dealing with paper-based divorces, issued out of the Regional Div...

HMCTS has revealed the most common reasons why online divorce petitions are rejected or errors ar...

Although Corker Binning is a specialist defence firm, we appreciate that family lawyers experienc...

A number of improvements have been made to Divorce and Financial Remedy online services recently ...

It is hard sometimes to help parents focus on the legalities of the divorce when they are in emot...

HMCTS have updated their guidance to submitting a case to the online divorce service

In the conclusion of a two-part article on the modern law of pre-nups, we explore how the law has...

In the first of a two-part article in The Review on the modern law of pre-nups, we look back on t...

A court-appointed receiver is a fairly draconian step, but is worth considering as one possible s...

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 the House of Lords

Lords will debate no-fault divorce on 5 February

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.

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

Must the judge who was present at the FDR hearing be disqualified from considering those points? ...

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 has today written to political party leaders, urging them to prioritise much-needed family justice reforms in their election manifestos.

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

Universal credit has been on the cards for what seems like years now, but its malign effects are ...

Marital agreements are becoming an everyday part of many family lawyers’ workload and it is in re...

Divorces with an international element can get more complicated, but we've answered some common questions below.

The rules around the validation of overseas divorces are not clear-cut, and may require expert ev...

This section considers some issues which can arise when it is possible to raise divorce or civil ...

The Government has published the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which will provide 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.

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.

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, 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.

Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue.

Search to find help in your local area or by profession. If you would like to work with an expert to resolve your issue consider searching for a Resolution Accredited Specialist.

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.

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.