Some further resources here #LanguageMatters

A useful reminder from us today at the @ResFamilyLaw collaborative practice forum of The 5 Ps

We are attending the @ResFamilyLaw #CollaborativePractice forum today - looking at why language matters and what improvements can be made in the language family law practitioners use

Last week @LaurenEvans_KN spoke about the Family Solutions Group UK Language Matters initiative alongside two other projects aimed at supporting the humans involved in litigation: the clients, the lawyers and the children caught in the middle vimeo.com/943997934/910279a6…

This sort of language being used on TV is so unhelpful and can be really damaging for families! As @susiejparsons1 has pointed out - when will screenwriters catch up! ⬇️

Language Matters! A free online workshop considering the importance & impact of language in #familylaw and how it can be improved. Wed 24 Jan, 9am – 10am. Book your place: bit.ly/48QUAhL #FamilyMediationWeek2024

Congratulations to our committee members @JamesEvansOFW and @YOsudina for their work on various projects which have resulted in them winning awards at the @JPFamilyLaw family law awards 🌟

HHJ Stephen Wildblood speaking at @Mediation_Trust lecture “ADR,  I don’t like the phrase myself” in summary ‘Alternative’ - makes it seem Court is the norm. ‘Dispute’ - separating couples should be trying to avoid this. ‘Resolution’ - we should be focusing on outcomes.

If you want to hear more about the family law language project (and other key issues in family law) make sure you book your place at the @EastSussexRes @Reswestsussex event in #Brighton ⬇️

Hope everyone at #ResConf23 got a copy of the latest edition of Separating with Children by @OnlyDads @OnlyMums - our founder @EmmaFamilyLaw is one of the consulting editors, make sure you check out p4&5 on language #languagematters