Resolution Code of Conduct

Richard Brown is proud to be part of Resolution - a group of family lawyers committed to doing all they can to ensure a constructive resolution of family disputes rather then a confrontational one. All members of Resolution follow a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems. Resolution encourages solutions that consider the needs of the whole family - and in particular the best interests of children.

Members of Resolution are required to:-

• Conduct matters in a constructive and non confrontational way.



• Avoid use of inflammatory language both written and spoken.



• Retain professional objectivity and respect for everyone involved.



• Take into account the long term consequences of actions and communications as well as the short term implications.



• Encourage clients to put the best interests of the children first.



• Emphasise to clients the importance of being open and honest in all dealings.



• Making clients aware of the benefits of behaving in a civilised way.



• Keep financial and children issues seperate.



• Ensure that consideration is given to balancing the benefits of any steps against the likely costs - financial or emotional.



• Inform clients of the options - E.g. Counselling, family therapy, round table negotiations, mediations, collaborative law and court proceedings.



• Abide by the Resolutions codes to good practice.



• This code should be read in conjunction with the Law Societies Family protocol.



• All solicitors are subject to the Solicitors Practice Rules.