Links
Professional bodies
Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association)
this website gives information about the national organization of over 5,000 family law solicitors founded by Dawson Cornwell’s senior partner, John Cornwell
The Law Society
the website for the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales
Organisations
Legal Services Commission
the website for the public body responsible for public funding (legal aid)
The Department for Constitutional Affairs
the government department responsible for the administration of justice in England and Wales
The Court Service
the Department for Constitutional Affairs responsible for the running of most of the courts in England and Wales
International organisations
the leading national bar association for United States attorneys
Family Law Section Law Council of Australia
the organisation for family lawyers in Australia
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
a worldwide association of practising lawyers who specialise in international family law, membership by invitation only
the world's leading global organisation of legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies
Commonwealth Legal Information Institute
for free access to legal information from all commonwealth countries
Financial
Bank of England
for base rates
Bloomberg
for share prices
Child Support Agency
contains useful information about how the agency works
Financial Times
for share prices and other financial information
Halifax House Price Index
select House Price Calculator
Inland Revenue
the website for the Inland Revenue (see also Taxation)
The Times
for latest news and law reports
www.rate.co.uk
for exchange, interest, tax rates etc
www.xe.com
for currency conversions
Yahoo.com
for share prices, historic prices, charts etc.
www.landreg.gov.uk
click on "property prices"
National Statistics Online
for official statistics
Publications
Family Law Online
a subscription service from Jordan Publishing offering access to their key family law publications
HMSO
the publishers of UK Parliament Bills, Acts and statutory instruments
Jordan Publishing
the leading independent provider of legal information, and publishers of Family Law and the free Family Law Newswatch service
Parlianet
for on-line information about the Houses of Parliament and their proceedings
Sweet & Maxwell
the publishers of various legal books, including “Practical Matrimonial Precedents” and “The Lawyer’s Factbook" The Lawyer publishers of The Lawyer magazine and sponsors of the Child Rights Lawyer of the Year Award
Legal directories
Chambers & Partners
publishers of various legal directories
Community Legal Service
for firms who undertake publically funded cases
Divorce On Line
an online directory of family law solicitors in the UK
International Correspondence Lawyers
an online directory of worldwide lawyers
Law on the Web
an online directory of solicitors fims in the UK
Legalease Limited
publishers of various legal directories
Martindale – Hubbell Lawyer Locator
a US directory of worldwide lawyers
Solicitors Online
The Law Society's Directory of Solicitors
Counsel
1 Hare Court (formerly 1 Mitre Court Buildings)
clerks@renaissancechambers.co.uk
Mediation services
LawWise
the website for Law Wise, a mediation organisation
National Family Mediation
a nationwide organisation of not for profit mediation centres
UK College of Family Mediators
the website for the national register of approved family mediators
Counselling and support services
Divorce and Separation Counselling Unit at the Tavistock Centre
counselling specifically aimed at couples/individuals going through a divorce or separation provided by the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships
Relationship Counselling at the Tavistock Centre
relationship counselling
London based support groups for people going through a divorce
Relate
the UK’s largest relationship counselling organisation
Samaritans
the national organisation which provides 24 hour support to those who feel they have no-one else to turn to
UK Council for Psychotherapy
provides information about the national register and training of psychotherapists
European Association for Psychotherapy
the website for the European Register of Psychotherapists with the European certificate for psychotherapy
Miscellaneous
Academy of ExpertsUK Register of Expert Witnesses Jordans
for company searches
Railtrack plc
for train times
The BabelFish Corporation
for online translations
Think Languages
for translation services
Amazon
to order books written by members of Dawson Cornwell
Tesco
for DIY separation & divorce kits
Children's interests
Association of Lawyers for Children
the organisation for lawyers and other professionals who work with children
BAAF Adoption and Fostering
an independent charity for the promotion of child centred policies. provides useful about adoption and fostering
Children Law UK
a society to foster a judicial process to work in the interests of children
Child Support Agency
contains useful information about how the agency works
Dad Check
an organisation which carries out DNA paternity testing
Fathers Direct
provides information about parenting especially for fathers
Families Need Fathers
a charity helping fathers to keep in touch with their children
Grandparents Federation
a charity for the support of grandparents
The Magistrates Association
provides information about magistrates
National Association of Child Contact Centres
provides information about the role of contact centres in providing neutral venues for children to see their parents.
National Association of Guardians ad Litems and Reporting Officers
the professional association for childrens guardians and children and family reporters
The Official Solicitor
the Official Solicitor can ensure a minor’s interests are properly protected in divorce, wardship and other disputes
Parenting Plan
a leaflet produced by the Lord Chancellor’s Department to help separating parents make arrangements for their children
UNICEF
the website for UNICEF (sponsors of the Child Rights Lawyer award
Websites for parents
Reunite : International Child Abduction Centre
the website for the UK based charity which offers advice and support for parents whose children have been abducted
e-parents
the website for the National Family and Parenting Institute; a charity which works to support parents in bringing up their children
Gingerbread
a support organisation for lone parent families
Home Dad
a support group for fathers who stay at home to look after their children
The Mother’s Union
a voluntary Christian women’s organisation
One Parent Families
provides helpful information for single parents and their children
online support for single parents
online support for single parents
Parentline Plus
a useful website for anyone, not just a parent, who is parenting a child
Schoolchildren for children
A charity which encouraes children to take exercise whilst raising money for sporting equipment in their own schools as well as schools in developing countries
Stepfamily Coach
a website to help step-parents
Websites for children
ChildLine UK
the 24-hour helpline for children. The website also provides online help and advice for children
www.itsnotyourfault.org
a website to support and inform children and young people whose parents are separating or divorcing
www.lemons2lemonade.com
how to handle life when things go sour between Mum and Dad - a DVD and workbook for children
NCH
a website to help children whose parents are splitting up
NYAS The Young Persons Safety Net
a socio-legal agency that provides advice, representation and advocacy for children
The Site
a website which provides information and support for young adults
Websites for women
Child Abduction Unit – Lord Chancellor’s Dept
the website for the Central Authority of England and Wales for the Hague Child Abduction Convention and the European Convention on enforcement of custody and contact orders. It provides details of the countries in which the conventions are in force
Incadat
an international child abduction database
UNICEF
for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Aire Centre
an organisation, based at 17 Red Lion Square, which provides information and advice throughout Europe on international human rights law
The Council of Europe
for information about its work in the field of family law including Conventions and recommendations
The European Court of Human Rights
for information about the latest cases
www.womenatrisk.org.uk
provides financial support to improve the lives of women around the world under threat due to their gender
Forced marriages
The International Network for the Rights of Female Victims of Violence in Pakistan
a non governmental organisation which campaigns against violence against women in Pakistan, particularly “honour killings”
Inter-Rights
the website for the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Community Liaison Unit
the website for the British Government department responsible for foreign affairs
Southall Black Sisters
an advice resource and campaigning centre assisting black women and children fleeing violence and abuse
Womankind Worldwide
a charity dedicated to women's development and human rights.
The Safra Project
a website for Muslim lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans-gender women
Women's Aid
the national charity which co-ordinates and supports a network of over 300 local organisations to advocate for abused women and children and ensure their safety
Rights and Humanity
The international movement for the promotion and realisation of human rights and responsibilities
The Islamic Shari'a Council
a council to guide Muslims in the UK in relation to religious issues and matrimonial problems
Asian Family Counselling Service
a culturally sensitive marriage counselling service for Asian families
Recruitment
The College of Law
for information about training to be solicitor or barrister
Boston University British Programmes
University of Georgia Law School
Property
Council of Mortgage Lenders
useful publications and information from the mortgage lenders trade association
HM Land Registry
contains details about the workings of HM Land Registry
Estates Gazette
the Journal of the commercial property world, which is a subscriber site with some free access
Companies House
the site of the companies registry with help and guidance on company formations and statutory obligations
National Land Information Service
this grew from the government initiative to integrate the provision of information on land and property. It is a subscriber site with some free information
Property Finder
a site for the prospective purchaser providing links to estate agents in all areas of the country
Asserta Homes
provides links and information on buying and letting aimed at making house moves easier
Sweet and Maxwell
the publishers of “Matrimonial Conveyancing:A Draftsman’s Handbook”
Wills and asset planning
The Family Records Centre
provides information on how to obtain a copy of an old will
Taxation
Shares Valuation Division (SVD)
Probate and estate administration
Probate registries
click on “Wills and Probate” for information and forms
Department for Work and Pensions
for information about claims against estates relating to over-payment of state benefits
Genealogists
Hoopers
for the location of missing beneficiaries
Title Research
for the location of missing beneficiaries and heirs
The Family Records Centre
for information on births, deaths, marriages, adoption, emigration etc
Valuers and property specialists
Bonhams Auctioneers
the website for the international auctioneers
Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
the national association of specialist agricultural and rural valuers
Christies
the website for the international auctioneers
LAPADA The Association of Art and Antique Dealers
the trade association for art and antique dealers
LMG Jewellery Claims Service
the largest provider of independent validation and replacement of jewellery claims
Society of Fine Art Auctioneers
the association of specialist auctioneers and valuers
Sothebys
the website for the international auctioneers
Stanley Gibbons Limited
experts in valuing postage stamps and in postal history
Royal Philatelic Society
the society for amateur collectors of stamps
Valuation and Land Agency
sets the net annual value on all commercial and domestic properties
Valuation Office
responsible for setting business rates and council tax banding and valuations of property and lands
Trusts and trust administration
The Law Commission for England and Wales
Property and Trust Law Committee
The Trust Law Committee is a group of leading academics and practitioners dedicated to researching trust law
Trust and probate litigation
The Official Solicitor
This government officer can help in disputes between or with trustees, to act as an impartial trustee when needed, act in transfer of property to be held on trust, act as guardian of a minor’s estate or interest or hold money. The office will become involved in the administration of an estate or trust if necessary
The Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists
an association of lawyers specializing in contentious trust and probate work
Charities
The Charity Commission
the Charity Commission supervises charities in England and Wales. Its website provides most information needed to establish and run a charity. You can draw down forms and publications on all aspects of charities in England and Wales
The Inland Revenue also supervise the tax aspect of charities
this website has a good updating facility on charity law
The Charities Information Bureau (CIB)
provides a range of services for those giving funding advice to voluntary groups in England
Powers of attorney
The Court of Protection
its responsibilities include management of financial affairs for people who lack mental capacity to manage their own affairs and administers decisions of the Court of Protection
Public Guardianship Office
this provides financial protection services for clients who are not able to manage their financial affairs because of mental incapacity
Official Solicitor and Public Trustee
this body has responsibility for the representation of people who are under a legal disability due to minority or mental disorder
Youreable.com
a website for the disabled
Age Concern
a federation of charities concerned with the needs of the elderly
Carersnet
a website for carers
Alzheimer’s Society
this website provides extensive advice on dementia and appropriate levels of care. They have a helpful page on legal arrangements
Royal College of Psychiatry
this website has a helpful page on patients’ rights & monies
General financial matters
The Financial Services Authority
this website provides extensive information about consumer issues
