Archive of: December, 2021

At Kent and Surrey Family Resolution we wish all our clients past, present and future a joyous and peaceful winter holiday break.

Making the time to understand and support your child

In the first part of our Jargon Busting Series, we look in-depth at what a MIAM is, how it can benefit separating couples and alternatives to the court process.

Resolution are a group of family justice professionals from around the country working with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way, believing that a non-confrontational approach to family law issues produces better outcomes for separating families and their children.

Good Divorce Week 2021 (29 Nov - 3 Dec), promoted by resolution, involved ‘kickstarting a national conversation about how parents can embrace a child-focused approach to separation’.

Sir Andrew McFarlane, the President of the Family Division, set out his view of the approach that should be taken to remote working in the Family Court.

There has been criticism over the use of witness statements in the family court. The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has set out a memorandum outlining the use and preparation of witness statements. He noted that ‘too many are prepared in breach of proper professional standards.’