All our family solicitors are proud to be members of Resolution. Resolution, which was formally known as the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA), is an organisation of 5,700 lawyers who believe in a constructive, non confrontational approach to family law matters. Resolution also campaigns for improvements to the family justice system.All Resolution members follow a code of practice which forms the cornerstone of our work. The code of practice promotes an approach to family law that is sensitive, constructive, cost effective and most likely to result in an agreement.

The principles of the code are widely recognised and have been adopted by The Law Society as recommended good practice for all family lawyers. The code requires lawyers to deal with each other in a civilised way and to encourage their clients to put their differences aside and reach fair agreements.

Resolution accredited specialist

Emma Crabbe has been a Resolution accredited specialist since 2005. Accredited specialists are members of Resolution who have submitted themselves to a rigorous written assessment to demonstrate the highest level of knowledge, practical application of the law and best practice.

All accredited specialist have to be practising lawyers for at least 5 years, spending the vast majority of their time practising family law and undertaking further training each year to update and continue the development of their professional skills. They must have shown a thorough general knowledge of child and family law, legislation affecting family finance and established standards of good practice. In addition accredited specialists have to have detailed knowledge and experience of 2 specialist areas. Emma’s specialisms are in complex financial and property matters and emergency procedures in financial and property matters.

For more information about Resolution and its code of practice, please visit Resolution’s website www.resolution.org.uk