Resolution

Overview:

Profession(s): Legal
Member Type(s): Solicitors
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Formed: 1982
Members: 5,000
Address: PO Box 302, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8QX, UK
Email: info@resolution.org.uk
Website: www.resolution.org.uk

Description:

Resolution’s 5,000 members are family lawyers committed to the non-adversarial resolution of family disputes. Resolution solicitors abide by a Code of Practice which emphasises a constructive approach to family problems and encourages solutions that take into account the needs of the whole family, and the best interests of any children in particular.

Resolution as an organisation is committed to developing and promoting best standards in the practice of family law amongst its members and amongst family lawyers in general. Resolution explores and promotes other means of resolving family disputes, such as mediation and collaborative law, so that couples can negotiate solutions without using the courts. Many Resolution members also practice as mediators and collaborative lawyers and many are accredited by the organisation as specialists in particular aspects of family law, such as contact cases or financial aspects of separation.

Principal Activities:

Resolution publishes various guides to improve standards of practice. Resolution provides training in law and in the skills and understanding that family lawyers need to help their clients face a difficult time. We also campaign for better laws and better support and facilities for families and children undergoing family change.