The majority of family solicitors in England and Wales abide by the Resolution code of practice. This year Resolution is asking its members to honour the code by ensuring it is central to their practice as family solicitors.
So what is the code?
The Resolution code promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family when seeking to resolve a family law dispute, in particular the best interests of any children involved.
When a family solicitor becomes a member of Resolution they are asked to abide by the following principles of the code:
- Reduce or manage any conflict and confrontation; for example, by not using inflammatory language.
- Support and encourage families to put the best interests of any children first.
- Act with honesty, integrity and objectivity.
- Help clients understand and manage the potential long-term financial and emotional consequences of decisions.
- Listen to and treat everyone with respect and without judgment.
- Use my experience and knowledge to guide clients through the options available to them.
- Continually develop my knowledge and skills.
- Use the Resolution Guides to Good Practice in my day-to-day work.
Family law is a very personal and emotive area of law. As family law practitioners, we are supporting individuals and families during what can often be the most difficult time of their lives. Instructing a solicitor who is committed to helping a family resolve their dispute as amicably and constructively as possible is vital. Failing to do so can inflame what is already a challenging situation and can cause considerable distress, cost and delay.
What does this mean for a client?
- The Resolution solicitor will listen to you, be honest and treat you with respect.
- They will give you all of the options available and assist you in making the right decisions.
- They will assist you to look long term and consider what is best for you rather than reaching a short term solution.
- They will help you with balancing emotions and finances and figure out the best solution for you.
- They will take away the stress in an already stressful situation.
At Consilia Legal, we pledge to abide by the Resolution code of practice.
If you would like to discuss your family situation with one of our Resolution family law solicitors, please contact us on enquiries@consilialegal.co.uk or 0113 322 9222.