The week of 10th November – 14th December marks Good Divorce Week. Whilst the emotional impact of the breakdown of any relationship can often be far from positive, this week attempts to focus on the legal aspects of divorce and what lawmakers and legal professionals can do to minimise the impact of divorce on each family it affects.
Good Divorce Week is organised by Resolution, a community of 6,500 family professionals who work together to resolve family disputes amicably and for the benefit of the whole family. Resolution members commit to a Code of Practice that promotes a constructive approach to family separation, benefiting the whole family.
Resolution has declared 2025 the “Year of the Code”, emphasising the significance of its Code of Practice — a set of guiding principles that encourage family law professionals to work with integrity, empathy, and cooperation to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.
The Code isn’t just a set of ideals – it’s a practical, everyday guide for how we work with our peers, colleagues and our clients:
This week marks Good Divorce Week – an opportunity to highlight how we, as family justice professionals, can better support families going through separation.
Right now, our family courts are under immense pressure. Delays are long, resources are stretched, and many families find themselves stuck in limbo at one of the hardest points in their lives.
Divorce is never easy. It’s a word often surrounded by stereotypes and stigma – and for those who haven’t experienced it, the perception may come from TV dramas or high-profile headlines about bitter, expensive legal battles. It’s no wonder that many assume divorce is always acrimonious and damaging, especially for children.
But that’s not the full picture. For many families, divorce can take a different path. Court shouldn’t be the default option; in fact, it should be a last resort. There are alternative approaches that can be calmer, more cost-effective, and far less distressing – particularly when children are involved.
Of course, in some situations, going to court is necessary to resolve certain disputes. But too often, families find themselves drawn into avoidable conflict when a more constructive path could have been taken.
There is a better way – one that’s guided by Resolution’s Code of Practice, which puts children and families first, encourages respect, and promotes solutions that help people move forward with dignity.Getting divorced is not a one-size-fits all process, which is absolutely crucial to remember. The more options you have to try, the easier it becomes to find a solution that works for you and your family. At Warners we have a team made up of Mediators, Collaborative Lawyers, Magistrates, and solicitors with a wealth of experience of negotiation, arbitration and private hearings. Everyone one of them can also help you navigate the court process should it be necessary.
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