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I’ve been sitting on this for a while now, wondering whether to bring it up, concerned that it might open up a hostile debate around family court proceedings that, frankly, nobody needs.
I really hope that any unhelpful comments can be avoided. Here goes.....
I really hope that any unhelpful comments can be avoided. Here goes.....
Lawyers, could I ask that if you are contacted by a LiP needing advice about child contact arrangements and they are talking about #domesticabuse, that you do not:
a) sigh
b) eye roll
c) tell that person to use their common sense.
Here’s why:
a) sigh
b) eye roll
c) tell that person to use their common sense.
Here’s why:
The chances are that person will be scared, distressed, confused & struggling with navigating terrain not designed for lay people
It doesn’t matter if it’s a woman or man
Whether you believe there was #domesticabuse or not.
The reactions are demeaning,dismissive & not necessary
It doesn’t matter if it’s a woman or man
Whether you believe there was #domesticabuse or not.
The reactions are demeaning,dismissive & not necessary
