Archive of: 2021
Resolution membership and what this means for our clients
Resolution members commit to a ‘Code of Practice.’ This puts first and foremost a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of any children involved.
Divorces across countries - how they work? A handy 'AdviceNow' Guide.
An international divorce applies to a divorce where either you or your ex-partner are applying for a divorce in a country other than where you are living. It could also be a divorce other to where your permanent home is.
HMCTS - Family Division’s Transparency Review
The final publication of the Family Division’s Transparency Review is now expected to be in Summer 2021.
Landmark hearing continues to examine how domestic abuse cases are handled by family courts
The landmark hearing in the court of appeal continues to examine how cases of domestic abuse are handled by judges in the family courts in England and Wales.
Nuffield Family Justice report highlights the North-South divide in family law practice
A recently published investigation into family law practice across England have discovered separated parents are more likely to use family courts when they live in deprived areas.
AdviceNow issues helpful guide on how to get the best out of family mediation
When looking how to decide the terms of a split or divorce emotions can run high, at an already stressful time. Mediation offers the option to meet together with your previous partner and a family mediator, to help get important issues sorted.
A family mediator has been trained to help you put your feelings aside and focus on the practical issues that need to be sorted out.
AdviceNow issues help for divorcing couples struggling to navigate pension sharing
AdviceNow have issued a handy ‘survival guide to pensions on divorce.’ The aim is to help couples who are divorcing of separating consider their pensions when agreeing how to part ways.