The Family Law Language Project @TheFLLProject
Making family law more accessible and reducing conflict by improving the understanding and use of language #watchyourlanguage https://t.co/OsNfSUz9Qe Joined October 2021-
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Thank you to @Pougher_Round at the @ResFamilyLaw collaborative forum today for raising awareness of the importance of use of language when working with neurodiverse clients - top tip: don’t assume, listen,mirror language they use (identity first language or person first language)
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
In the UK, the term “common law partner” is often used to describe cohabiting couples who aren't married or in a civil partnership. However, as Darcy Gee explains, in the eyes of the law, it is a colloquial term only and has no legal rights: ow.ly/jgVz50TiAN3
Read the latest post on @TheFLLProject's website by Molly Nathan of SMB Plain and Simple: Language in Family Proceedings — The Family Law Language Project #familylaw #watchyourlanguage #familycourt #FPR2010
Family law in Scotland and England – the language is different, here's a summary of some of the key differences: thefamilylawlanguageproject.co.uk/content/scotla…
Family law loves an acronym. ADR, NCDR & mediation…what do they all mean? I hope this post will make it clearer. In short, they are ways to resolve a family issue outside of court. #mediation
Family law loves an acronym. ADR, NCDR & mediation…what do they all mean? I hope this post will make it clearer. In short, they are ways to resolve a family issue outside of court. #mediation
The new changes to the family law rules are a dose of common sense. Essentially, think about how to resolve your dispute without rushing to court and take active steps to reach a conclusion. Finally, be mindful of the language you use. #mediation
The new changes to the family law rules are a dose of common sense. Essentially, think about how to resolve your dispute without rushing to court and take active steps to reach a conclusion. Finally, be mindful of the language you use. #mediation
🚨All correspondence must focus on the clarification of claims, identification of issues and their resolution [para 26]. The impact of any correspondence upon the reader must always be considered [para 27] 🚨 ⬇️ #LanguageMatters
🚨All correspondence must focus on the clarification of claims, identification of issues and their resolution [para 26]. The impact of any correspondence upon the reader must always be considered [para 27] 🚨 ⬇️ #LanguageMatters
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/943997934/9102…
Not shouting the word notice, just wanted to emphasise it!
Sometimes the difference between collaboration & argument between exs is the language they each choose to use. Consider the difference between using MY children & OUR children. Such simple tweaks don't require big changes but the use of language that creates constructive chats.
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! ⬇️
I'm looking forward to joining @FamilyLawHour on 2 April where we'll be diving into @ResFamilyLaw Vision for Family Justice.
I'm looking forward to joining @FamilyLawHour on 2 April where we'll be diving into @ResFamilyLaw Vision for Family Justice.
Drop the ‘Dear Sirs’ #InspireInclusion #IWD2024 thefamilylawlanguageproject.co.uk/content/drop-t…
@DwDivorce @FamilyLawHour @PLBeckett7 Especially when you have people who face multiple disadvantages. We see people who cannot read and write, let alone understand the legal terminology which can be very overwhelming and confusing.
‘Custody’ and ‘Battle’ should be wiped from our vocabulary says @EmmaFamilyLaw for @thetimes rb.gy/k1zv4j
@TheFLLProject The phrase that’s really winding me up at the minute is “go after”, as in they’re going to go after my pensions 😡
Really unhelpful language being used in this article inc 'the gloves are off' ‘divorce battle’ and a lawyer being referred to as a ‘pitbull’ - language like this fuels conflict and can damage coparenting relationships #LanguageMatters dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/padd…

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