A Sydney and Canberra-based
law firm is making no pretences about the consequences of divorce with a
horrific photo montage on its website.
The family law homepage of Armstrong Legal features the image of
a black and white smiling bridal party, torn down the middle to reveal a
distraught-faced, teary-eyed child.
The confronting juxtaposition offers a blatant reminder to couples who the firm claims to support through
what "can be a traumatic and uncertain time".
"We deal with the process of separation on a daily basis and ...
understand it is not uncommon for you and your former partner to be at
different emotional stages," the website reads.
"We have seen first hand the benefits that a client receives
(reduced anxiety and better quality evidence) when they have been properly
informed of likely outcomes throughout their family law matter."
Folklaw sincerely hopes
that neither partner is at a vulnerable "emotional stage" when they land on
this homepage.
Visually pushing the point that the best interests of the child are
of paramount consideration in court, the bizarre photo creation might well have
the opposite effect to "reduced anxiety" upon first impression.
Folklaw
isn't sure who designed their website, but they could possibly work on a more family-friendly
welcome.
See Armstrong Legal's webpage here: http://www.armstronglegal.com.au/web/page/Family_law_home
