The Review

Relationship therapist Adele Ballantyne, of Eleda consultancy, introduces her new series of columns, which starts by asking us to examine our own relationships

Earlier this year, the second version of the Parenting Through Separation guide was released, produced by Resolution’s Parenting After Parting Committee

Earlier this year Resolution lost one of its leading lights: Jane Wilson. In Elaine Richardson’s words, “Jane felt very passionately about the work of Resolution. She will be dearly missed and her legacy will live on by continuing to have a positive impact on future generations of family law professionals. Jane will forever remain a cherished part of our community.

Some fairly simple changes to the words we use in divorce proceedings could help reduce the sense of conflict and hostility

This conference set out the fundamental differences and similarities between three of the biggest European jurisdictions when it comes to international children disputes

The findings and recommendations aim to help shape the future of how courts deal with this issue. There are also many steps we can take in our own work to protect victim survivors

An increasing number of divorces now involve international elements, and the spousal maintenance issues involved are fraught with complexity

Welcome to issue 233 of The Review!

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 righ...

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 b...

Reality checking expectations and an awareness of the often very emotive nature of these agreemen...

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 me...

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!

The Resolution Conference 2024 was the first I have attended and it did not disappoint - in fact,...

What if, in order to *really* change things in family law, we started at the beginning and not at the end? What if family law firms routinely selected trainees with social work, sociology and psychology degrees as well as those with law degrees?

It’s fair to say that when solicitors and IFAs work together, the client outcomes are typically better. I think it’s also fair to say that the clients themselves come away with more reassurance and confidence about their future, especially financially. So, why doesn’t this teamwork happen more often? And, when it does happen, what does “good” look like?

How might our own personal philosophies interact with our daily practice?

I believe the culture of parental contact has gone too far, and by urging courts to grant it, we ...

The deadline for new contract tenders has passed and the votes are being counted! Mediation, like many categories of work, is vastly undersubscribed, and it is very much hoped that there will be an increase in family mediation contracts being confirmed.

In a new series of columns from the Domestic Abuse Committee, we will look at some of the people ...

As part of the National Conference 2024 programme, Dr Naheed Ghauri spoke with Dr Charlotte Proud...

Resolution’s Modern Families Conference included a handy round up of relevant recent cases from Dorothea Gartland KC and Andrew Powell, 4PB. We summarise them here by topic.

As fertility science and practice evolve, the law necessarily becomes more complicated, but there are some clear areas where reform could help

The landscape of gender identity and legal parentage continues to evolve, and can have wide-ranging effects on families

It’s essential for the future of family practice that we celebrate and communicate the highest st...

Welcome to issue 231 of The Review!