Choosing which family law firm to instruct?
It can be hard to know which family law firm to instruct to handle your divorce or separation in a trustworthy and efficient way. There are a few steps you can take to check that firms are safe and regulated.
One is to check the firm is regulated and registered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, or SRA.
Solicitors Regulation Authority.
You can also check that a family law professional has Resolution accreditation, see ours at the following link: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-law-professional/?location=&member_name=nigel+clarke&distance=5&sortby=&viewtype=&isadvanced=&filter_members=1
This is voluntary to sign up to, but means that the family law professional has received specialist accreditation and will abide by the Resolution Code of Practice, which can reassure of higher standards.
For instance, Resolution members commit to an approach which promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of children. Part of the process will involve listening to you, being honest and sharing knowledge and treating you with respect.
Resolution members are committed to a ‘non-confrontational approach’ that will put your family and especially your children first when resolving your issues. It will also be tailored to your needs and flexible, with hybrid mediation, alternative dispute resolution, collaborative law, family arbitration or lawyers negotiating on your behalf. The options are far more than simply needing to go to court, which is often not the most appropriate option.
You can also expect a Resolution member to explain all options and give you confidence to make decisions.