Aug 27, 2024
In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister, Scott Sharp hosts Jo O’Sullivan & Jacinta Gallant, where they discuss Non-Court Dispute Resolution.
Jo, Present Chair of East Sussex Resolution, who specialises in helping clients, students and fellow family law professionals to avoid the family court; all in the hope that doing so will minimise the emotional damage of parental separation on children. Jo’s recent book, (Almost) Anything But Family Court, edited by social enterprise Only Mums & Dads, which aims to encourage couples to reduce conflict at the point of separation (and thereafter) can be purchased, here.
With Jacinta, who is a respected Canadian collaborative lawyer, conflict trainer, mediator and innovator in her field. She is recognized internationally for her insightful and experiential approach to teaching and managing conflict, and has been welcomed as a trainer throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia.
In this packed episode we discuss; What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) and the recent change in Family Law, Why NCDR is so important, Working Practices and approach to disputes, Solicitor Neutral Process (One Solicitor, One Couple), Mediation and Arbitration.
This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor.