David Gray Solicitors Support Family Dispute Resolution Week

Now in its second year, Family Dispute Resolution Weekis here to highlight the alternatives to court for separating couples and their families, and with the support from law firms across England and Wales, including David Gray Solicitors. Resolution is the organisation behind the campaign which will run from November 25th to 29th and they are dedicated to making improvements to family law and family justice.

David Gray Solicitors are active members of Resolution, whose 6,500 strong membership consists of legal staff, barristers and counsellors, all of whom follow a unique Code of Practice which aims to develop and promote the highest standards of practice within the family law system.

As a voice for family lawyers, Resolution consider the needs of the whole family and recognise that it makes for a better outcome if disputes are handled constructively by negotiation, with court seen as a last resort. Often children are left largely impacted by the divorce process, and it is the aim of this organisation to focus on the continuing responsibility to their children and keep things such as financial matters and child care arrangements separate.

With such a large network of family law specialists, Resolution are able to refer families to other professionals, including counsellors and mediators who can help through the process. Since they were founded in 1982 in over 90% of cases handled by Resolution lawyers the necessary agreements have been made without a final decision being made in court.

With offices in both Newcastle and South Shields, David Gray Solicitors are planning to hold free information meetings and an event designed to show couples what alternatives to court are out there and how they can help make it less stressful for all those concerned.

On November 26th, at the Old Assembly Rooms in Newcastle, David Gray will be represented by their local Resolution group who are sending out an open invitation for this event which will start at 5pm. Here you can find out about family mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and Resolution's own Family Matters service in a series of meetings and presentations from experienced family lawyers.

If you can't make the event, there will be free information meetings held throughout the week with members of the family team, who will be able to explain the different options available.

To make a free appointment call David Gray Solicitors on 0191 232 9547 or email them at louise.law@davidgray.co.uk.

For all important updates you can follow the family team on Twitter @NE_Fam Law or by using and searching #keepitoutofcourt.

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