This week marks Good Divorce Week 2025, a time to reflect on how separation doesn’t have to mean protracted conflict, and how there is a better way for families to move forward. At Taylor Emmet, we’re committed to helping separating couples find constructive, least-disruptive pathways.
The family courts are under tremendous pressure. On average more than 1,000 new cases start each working day in the family courts in England and Wales, many of which could be resolved without proceedings.
In such an environment, choosing a non-confrontational, solution-focused route isn’t just an option, it’s increasingly the smarter one.
What being a member of Resolution means for our clients
As members of Resolution, we align with its Code of Practice, committed to communication, reason and long-term wellbeing, rather than adversarial posturing.
That means in practice:
- We encourage openness and fair negotiation rather than blame-games.
- We aim to reduce emotional and financial cost for all parties, including children.
- We help explore options outside court where it’s appropriate, mediation, collaborative law, early settlement discussions.
This approach isn’t just about doing things differently; it’s about doing things better. Families that avoid unnecessary court proceedings tend to experience less disruption and more sustainable outcomes.
Making a real difference
Through our work at Taylor Emmet, we regularly see the benefits of a non-confrontational process:
- Clients who engage early, with honest disclosure and realistic goals, often reach agreement sooner, with fewer dashed expectations.
- Where children are involved, a calmer approach helps them feel heard and secure, rather than caught in conflict.
- Fewer court applications means less delay, less escalation of cost and less emotional fatigue for all involved.
One of the greatest misunderstandings is that court is the unavoidable endpoint of separation. But as Good Divorce Week reminds us, it doesn’t have to be. There is another way.
By choosing to work with a firm committed to the Resolution Code, you’re choosing someone who places the long-term welfare of the whole family at the heart of the separation process.
Taking the first step – Let’s talk
If you’re facing separation and want to explore how the process could be managed more constructively, we’re here. At Taylor Emmet we’ll review your situation clearly and compassionately, outline possible routes (outside and inside court) and support you in taking the path that respects your family’s future.
Exploring Resolution Together and Collaborative Law
At Taylor Emmet, we’re proud to offer innovative approaches like Resolution Together and Collaborative Law, both designed to help couples find fair, forward-looking solutions outside of court. Resolution Together enables couples to receive joint legal advice from one solicitor, working transparently to reach an outcome that feels right for both parties. Collaborative Law, on the other hand, brings each person and their solicitors together in a series of constructive meetings, focusing on cooperation rather than confrontation. Both processes prioritise dignity, understanding and future-focused resolutions, helping families navigate separation with clarity, respect and confidence.