Resolution Together: A Breakthrough Service For Separating Couples

Warner Goodman LLP Now Providing Resolution Together – A Groundbreaking One-Lawyer One-Couple Legal Service for Separating Couples.

Warner Goodman LLP is proud to announce that its Family Law team is now officially providing the Resolution Together service—a groundbreaking legal approach developed by national family justice organisation Resolution, designed to help separating couples navigate divorce in a more cooperative, cost-effective, and constructive way.

With this development, Warner Goodman joins a growing number of forward-thinking law firms across the country now authorised and trained to deliver Resolution Together, offering clients an alternative to the often adversarial nature of traditional divorce proceedings.

Under the Resolution Together model, both individuals work with a single solicitor who is specially trained to advise and support them jointly throughout the separation process. This one-lawyer approach enables couples to reach fair agreements on issues such as finances, property, and child arrangements - without the need for opposing legal teams or costly court battles.

A Modern Alternative to Traditional Divorce

While divorce law in England and Wales has evolved—particularly with the introduction of no-fault divorce in 2022—many separating couples still face a legal process that can be emotionally draining, expensive, and combative.

Resolution Together offers a more constructive path forward, one that centres on collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect. After assessing suitability through individual meetings, a Resolution Together-trained solicitor will provide joint legal advice, guide discussions, and prepare all necessary legal documents to formalise the couple’s decisions—often avoiding court altogether.

A Message from Family Law Partner and Resolution Together Trained Solicitor, Sam Miles

“I am truly excited to offer the Resolution Together service to suitable clients. This approach transforms what can often be an adversarial and stressful process into one that enables separating couples to move forward amicably, preserving the possibility of a positive future relationship—especially important when children are involved. As an accredited family mediator, I am experienced in working with separating couples, but Resolution Together allows me to support clients through to a binding agreement, ensuring both parties feel supported and empowered at every stage.”

- Sam Miles, Partner and Family Law Solicitor at Warner Goodman LLP

The Benefits of Resolution Together

Resolution Together presents a number of benefits over the traditional two-solicitor model:

• Reduced legal costs by using one solicitor for both parties
• Faster decision-making with less delay and clearer communication
• Lower conflict, with emphasis on cooperation rather than confrontation
• Consistent legal advice that supports shared understanding and fair outcomes

This model provides a faster, more affordable, and less confrontational alternative to traditional divorce, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking to resolve financial matters and child arrangements with clarity, consistency, and mutual respect.

Assessing Suitability

Resolution Together is suitable for couples who can communicate openly, act transparently, and work constructively throughout the process. Before beginning, each party will meet individually with the solicitor to confirm suitability and ensure there are no concerns such as domestic abuse, coercive control, or legal conflicts. Where the service is not appropriate, Warner Goodman LLP will provide tailored recommendations for other legal or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.

About Warner Goodman LLP

Warner Goodman LLP has provided trusted legal services to individuals and families across Hampshire for over 170 years. The firm’s Family Law team includes Resolution Together-trained solicitors, who are now authorised to deliver this collaborative service as part of its commitment to progressive, client-focused legal solutions.

Find Out More About Resolution Together

To learn more about Resolution Together or to speak with a member of Warner Goodman LLP’s Family Law team, please phone 023 8063 9311 or email enquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk.