Suppose you’re separating and wondering how to move forward best. In that case, you may have heard about Resolution Together – an approach where one specially trained family lawyer works with both of you to help reach a fair agreement.
It’s designed for couples who want to avoid conflict, reduce costs, and stay in control of their separation. But is it right for you? Let’s consider what Resolution Together involves and help you decide with a quick checklist.
What is Resolution Together?
Resolution Together is a one-lawyer model developed by Resolution, the national organisation of family justice professionals. It allows separating couples to work with a single lawyer who provides legal information and guidance to both parties, helping them reach joint decisions.
It’s not mediation, and it’s not traditional representation. Instead, it’s a collaborative process built on transparency, trust, and shared goals.
Is Resolution Together right for you? Take the Quiz
Answer the following questions to see if Resolution Together might be a good fit:
| Question | Yes | No |
| Are you both willing to work together to reach a fair outcome? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Do you trust each other enough to share financial information openly? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Are you both committed to avoiding court if possible? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Do you want to reduce legal costs and keep control of the process? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Are you comfortable with one lawyer guiding both of you (rather than having separate lawyers)? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Are there no safeguarding concerns (e.g. domestic abuse or coercion)? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Are you both able to communicate respectfully, even if things are difficult? | ☐ | ☐ |
If you answered “Yes” to most of these questions, Resolution Together could be a great option for you.
When it might not be suitable
Resolution Together isn’t right for every couple. It may not be appropriate if:
- There are concerns about safety, coercion, or imbalance of power.
- One party is unwilling to disclose financial information.
- You need independent legal advice or representation.
- There’s a high level of conflict or mistrust.
In these cases, other options like mediation, collaborative law, or traditional representation may be more suitable.
Next steps
If you’re curious about Resolution Together, we offer initial discovery consultations to help you explore whether it’s the right fit. We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and help you decide how to move forward.
You don’t have to navigate separation alone—and you don’t have to go to court to find a fair solution.
How Nelsons can help
Emma Davies is a Partner in our Family Law team, which is ranked in Tier One in the independently researched publication, The Legal 500.
Emma specialises in divorce and financial settlements, which involve complex issues and substantial assets. She also advises on pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and separation agreements, along with private law Children Act disputes. Emma is a qualified collaborative law and Resolution Together practitioner.
If you need advice on any divorce-related matter or have any other family law-related queries, please contact us, and we will be happy to discuss your circumstances in more detail and give you more information about the services that our family law solicitors can provide, along with details of our hourly rates and fixed fee services.
For more information or advice, please call Emma or another member of our team in Derby, Leicester or Nottingham on 0800 024 1976 or contact us via our online form.
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