Resolution Calls for Major Political Parties to Commit to Family Law Changes
National chair of family law organisation Resolution Nigel Shepherd is calling for UK political parties to make a commitment to modernising the family law system in the run up to the general election. With another election fast approaching, Resolution has put forward four proposals regarding changes to family justice, focusing on the introduction of no-fault divorce, greater legal rights for cohabiting couples, increased access, and financial clarity for those going through separation. The four proposals encourage representatives to make a commitment to: Allow couples to divorce without blame. Give cohabiting couples, who make up 10% of the population, some basic legal rights. Ensure there is fair access to the family justice system. Give people more financial clarity on divorce. According to Mr Shepherd’s ...