Getting the right advice from the right person is very important, particularly in family disputes.  A family lawyer who is a member of Resolution abides by a Code of Practice which, amongst other things, encourages parties to seek to resolve issues in a constructive and non-confrontational way.  Part of the Code of Practice for example discourages the use of inflammatory language, such as “….your client may collect little Johnny at 3pm as long as his “girlfriend” is not present…”.

The Resolution Code of Practice highlights that the ultimate goal of any separation process where children are involved is to ensure that they have a safe, stable, and loving relationship with both parents.

In cases which involve disputes concerning children or money it is easy for the parties to let their emotions run away with them and say things they will later regret.  It is not the lawyer’s job to simply be a channel to express their client’s frustrations.

There have to be times when lawyers need to be tough on behalf of their clients, but at all times a Resolution family lawyer never loses sight of the ultimate goal.

Here at Maxwell Hodge we have a helpful Family Team who subscribe to the Resolution Code of Practice. Further information on Resolution can be found at the website https://resolution.org.uk

The Maxwell Hodge Family Team can be contacted on 0151 526 7131.