Life, love and the law – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Starting out on your divorce journey can be really overwhelming. It’s hard to know how or where to begin with the practical and legal aspects, let alone trying to navigate this through the huge range of emotions you’re feeling. 

In this episode of Life, love and the law, a divorce day special, host and expert family lawyer Liza Gatrell is once again joined by firm favourites Tom Nash, aka Mr Divorce Coach, and Jodie Phelps, leading financial planner. They provide professional insight into taking the first few steps, answering the FAQs they get from clients on an almost daily basis. 

00:25 Introductions from Jodie Phelps, financial adviser and Tom Nash, Mr Divorce Coach

01:18 How do you know when it’s time for a divorce?

03:01 I want to give my marriage another shot - what happens now?

05:00 Financial concerns at the beginning of divorce - am I going to be ok?

06:17 Understanding the basics of the matrimonial pot

09:27 The importance of the family home

15:19 Temporary finances and budgeting - understanding current habits and future prospects

20:19 Legal avenues if your ex won’t provide financial support during proceedings

21:23 Getting your team around you

22:46 What could you be doing if you feel that your relationship is on the rocks?

24:35 Is it always 50/50 in a divorce?

26:52 How can friends and family support you during divorce

29:35 What is a no-split divorce? Does living together apart work?

33:22 Approaching divorce in bitesized chunks and the circle of control

35:48 Expert insight into the very start of divorce process - messaging your ex, processing and ignoring hearsay

41:41 The role of the social media and TV in influencing our thoughts around divorce

44:36 AI and divorce vs speaking to a real person 

45:25 The most common mistakes in divorce and how to overcome them

Useful resources for getting started in your divorce journey...

Download our in-depth handbook A Beginner’s Guide to Divorce

7 steps to an amicable divorce

Using AI in your legal case

What do I need to know when I start divorce proceedings?

A beginner’s guide to divorce webinar

Avoiding the top divorce mistakes 

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Christmas is one of the most important times of the year for many families. When you're dealing with divorce and separation, though, the pressure can easily mount up and there can be a tidal wave of emotion. Dealing with child arrangements over Christmas, making a new financial situation work around a festive budget and navigating loneliness are just some of the things divorcing or separating people take on.

In this Christmas Special of Life, love and the Law, host and family lawyer Liza Gatrell welcomes back familiar faces from Stowe talks, Jodie Phelps, financial adviser, and Tom Nash, divorce coach to the podcast. Together, they discuss planning Christmas well before December, working through the tough times and the importance of presence over presents.

00:03 Family lawyer Liza Gatrell introduces Stowe Family Law’s new podcast Life, love and the law

00:40 Jodie Phelps and Tom Phelps introduce themselves

01:35 Why is Christmas such an important topic for divorcing couples?

04:43 Blended families at Christmas - experiencing contention and working through it

07:21 Financial challenges coming up to Christmas

08:30 Are gifts truly the most important thing for children?

09:03 Getting the children’s input on what’s important to them at Christmas

10:00 How do child arrangements work after divorce or separation?

11:10 Putting children in the centre not the middle of divorce and separation

13:23 Making new traditions around special occasions and reframing

17:57 Having the conversations about Christmas earlier in the year

19:40 Is it fair that the primary caregiver should have to split Christmas equally?

21:00 Making room for compromise

23.17 Understanding and navigating loneliness at Christmas

27:10 The social media highlight reel

28:45 Practical tips for budgeting at Christmas

31:02 Should you buy a gift for your ex partner?

33:03 Top tips for approaching your first Christmas after separation

Useful resources to further support you through divorce and separation at Christmas

Co-parenting at Christmas: tips for a peaceful holiday season https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/co-parenting-at-christmas-tips-for-a-peaceful-holiday-season/

Download Stowe’s parenting plan template https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/premium-content/?type=guide&item=creating-a-parenting-plan 

Going on holiday at Christmas after divorce or separation https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/going-on-holiday-at-christmas-after-divorce-or-separation/ 

How to embrace being single at Christmas https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/surviving-christmas-solo/?swpmtx=0e3c8d40138a1fd65651c4db809f0a67&swpmtxnonce=a124aac3ec 

Tips for navigating Christmas alone from a divorce coach https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/tips-for-navigating-christmas-alone-from-a-divorce-coach/ 

How to manage the cost of Christmas crisis https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/how-to-manage-the-cost-of-christmas-crisis/ 

If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 

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Walkaway wife syndrome has become an ever-more prominent phrase in the last few years, used to describe a woman who, after years of emotional neglect in her marriage, chooses to end the relationship. In this episode, Matt and Liza are joined by Liz Harrington, co-founder of Family Flow the Divorce Collective, alongside Susie Giles. Liz is an expert trauma therapist and coach.

This podcast explores what causes walkaway wife syndrome, 'symptoms of a walkaway wife' both in women and men, and why people choose to leave a relationship that's not necessarily problematic to outside eyes.

02:31 Unpacking the phrase ‘walkaway wife’ and a silent divorce

05:24 The impact of gender roles and history

07:30 The importance of emotional intelligence in relationships

09:48 Women initiating divorce proceedings

11:40 Financial concerns for women in divorce

14:35 What to do if you’re having doubts in your relationship

17:56 How to help yourself - ‘what is good enough?’

22:22 Working together

23:40 Social factors influencing relationships and gender roles

26:29 What to do if you’re the one being walked-away-from

29:17 The importance of communication and self-reflection

34.10 The legal implications

37:37 Top tips anyone in a walkaway wife situation

Liz and Susie have very kindly set up a unique code for listeners to give you 20% off any service you purchase through their website. The code Stowe20 will give you 20% off. 

Family Flow The Divorce Collective is also offering you a free gift called 10 Steps to Successful Negotiations. This is a really useful support tool to help with the practical and emotional aspects of divorce negotiation.

Break-up Club: A beginner’s guide to divorce http://bit.ly/3Imo1Af  

What is the best way to end your marriage http://bit.ly/3U1dlcO 

Handling the judgment of others during your divorce http://bit.ly/4lKlezd 

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Most people are new to divorce. It’s not something many of us have done before, and the whole thing can feel utterly overwhelming. The emotional and practical difficulties can lead to jumping in before we’re ready, making mistakes because we’re not thinking straight, and trying to get it all over with as quickly as possible. Whilst nobody wants to drag divorce out, one of the biggest mistakes Chloe Oudiz, a divorce and separation coach, sees, is rushing into decisions without getting the right advice or thinking things through.

Matt and Liza welcome back Chloe for this episode on the top divorce mistakes and how to avoid them. A must-listen for those at the start of the process, or those working out their next steps. 

01:45 The dangers of rushing into things

03:35 The first step in divorce 

04:40 How do you know you’re ready to get divorced?

05:56 Misconceptions around divorce and finance

09:00 Detaching emotions from practicalities

16:42 Emotional resilience and wellbeing through divorce

19:46 Mistakes made in the legal process

25:45 The importance of being detailed and precise

29:35 Considering prenuptial agreements for second marriages

32.20 Financial disclosure and DIY divorce

34:19 Making a cost-value analysis

37:37 Top tips for avoiding common mistakes in divorce

How to tell your friends and family about your divorce http://bit.ly/4kwUalU

Ask a family lawyer - Live podcast http://bit.ly/4lGWfwx 

How to build resilience during divorce http://bit.ly/3Tyeetk 

Break-up Club: A beginner’s guide to divorce http://bit.ly/3Imo1Af  

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Divorcing when you have children comes with complications - where will they live, how much time does each parent get, how do you have the least amount of impact on their normal everyday lives. But if you have a special educational needs child, these complexities can seem almost insurmountable. 

In this special episode, Stowe talks teamed up with Smart divorce for a collaborative podcast. Matt Taylor and leading financial planner Tamsin Caine welcomed Rhiannon Gogh, an award winning chartered financial adviser and founder of PlanIt Future, a financial service for the parents and carers of SEND children. 

The team discussed financially planning in divorce when you have an SEND child, where the main challenges are and where to find help.

You can buy Rhiannon's book 'Planning with Love' on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Planning-Love-Parents-Children-Special/dp/1068592575) or Waterstones (https://www.waterstones.com/book/planning-with-love/rhiannon-gogh/9781068592577)

03:02 Special Educational Needs and Disability statistics

04:20 Challenges faced by families with SEND children

07:25 Tackling the long-term financial challenges of SEND children

09:56 What to consider when looking at your financial future

12:50 Extra complexities of divorce with SEND children

14:48 Legal aspects of parenting after divorce and impact on SEND children

17:30 Financial challenges on divorce

20:13 Legal and financial planning around for the family home in divorce

22:58 Available financial support

25:48 The law’s approach to dividing assets on divorce where SEND children are involved

27:45 Planning for short, medium and long term needs after divorce

31:47 What professionals can help and how

36:00 Top tips

Supporting neurodivergent children through divorce https://youtu.be/Wyuv-sFlRT4?si=tqjo2OWeSEZlSE-A

How to get a child arrangements order https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRnaUVqn95c 

How to support children through divorce https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Client-Guide-How-to-support-children-through-divorc.pdf

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Stowe talks goes live! Our first ever live podcast opened up Matt and Liza to audience questions for the first time. Family law covers a huge range of issues surrounding the breakdown, and building up, of families. Everything from divorce and separation, to surrogacy and IVF laws.

In this episode, Matt and Liza answered a variety of questions, everything from how long does divorce take, to what to do with an uncommunicative ex-spouse, to financial arrangements and pensions to child matters to international divorce. 

02:00 How long does it take to get divorced?

03:35 What to do about an ex making the process difficult

05:28 Cost of divorce

06:09 Timelines of a financial settlement

08:29 Should I leave the family home?

08:40 Buying a new property mid-financial negotiations

11:04 Can you prejudice your financial position?

12:35 Impact of financial contributions during the marriage

15:19 Family home and divorce

18:59 Living with a difficult ex

20:27 Matrimonial vs non matrimonial assets

24:32 Pensions in divorce

31:42 Maintenance during and after proceedings

36:25 What happens if someone is not compliant with court orders?

40:00 Can you reopen a financial order?

41:24 The remarriage trap

42:50 Overseas assets

43:18 Step children and divorce

43:50 Claims against property owned by a third party

45:08 Is expected inheritance part of the matrimonial pot?

46:43 How are businesses split in divorce?

47:56 Solicitor vs litigant in person - impact on outcome

• Break-up Club - A beginner's guide to divorce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqAGVYY61bw&t=2s 
• How to get divorced https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/divorce/how-to-get-divorced/
• How is inheritance dealt with in divorce https://open.spotify.com/episode/76eAKtJuIEm3ALk7EOqzy9?si=52744ee0ebf648f4
• Do I need a financial settlement?

Find other support at https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/ 

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Parenting is no picnic, and when you’re doing it solo the challenges can be even greater. Whether it’s because of a divorce or separation, co-parenting or parallel parenting, loss of a partner, or you’re doing it by yourself by choice, single parenting can be overwhelming as much as it is joyful.

In this episode, Matt & Liza are joined again by Sue Atkins, certified Parenting Coach, to discuss all things solo parenting, navigating difficult ages, tricky exes and ultimately how to put on your own oxygen mask first.

For any single/solo parents, this episode is a must-listen for tips and tricks, some gentle reminders and of course some of the legal bits around child arrangements. 

00:52 Statistics on single parenting in the UK

02:17 Defining single parenting

03:27 Main challenges and positives of single parenting

06:06 Navigating the strains of single and co-parenting

09:18 Support networks

11:16 Addressing role models and influences 

15:28 Communicating with children as a single parent

19:11 Time management and support

21:25 The joys of single parenting

24:00 Legal support and frameworks for single parents

26:49 Co-parenting and parallel parenting

28:16 Parenting when you live far away from your ex

34:12 Top tips

• Supporting teenagers through divorce https://spoti.fi/49DyHCZ
• Parenting after divorce or separation http://bit.ly/4e7UkyA 
• Supporting neurodivergent children through divorce https://youtu.be/Wyuv-sFlRT4?si=tqjo2OWeSEZlSE-A 
• Parenting plans - a comprehensive guide for parents https://bit.ly/44dTN9W 

Further advice on the Stowe website: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/child-law-advice/ 

If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 

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More and more unmarried couples and friends are buying houses together, but the move comes with potentially serious financial risks. 

In this episode, Matt & Liza explain the importance of how a property is legally owned, the risks unmarried couples face and the legal options available to protect yourself financially if the love bubble bursts.  

From Joint Tenants to a Declaration of Trust, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to buy a house with a partner, friend, or family member. 

00:38 Statistics on unmarried couples in the UK

01:15  The total myth of the common law marriage

01:20 The rights (or lack of) for unmarried couples 

03:55 The importance of how the property is legally owned

06:30 The different problems unmarried couples can face

13:19 The legal options available to protect yourself financially

13:54 The role of  A Declaration of Trust

14:38 The role of A Cohabition Agreement 

19:08 Matt & Liza’s top tips for unmarried couples buying a house. 

• What rights do cohabiting couples have? https://bit.ly/471wBed 
• The rights of cohabiting couples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_NNWjAL1g 
• Prenups, postnups and petnups https://spoti.fi/3VGlTbd 
• How mediation can help you separate https://bit.ly/3MdX4y4 
• Further advice on the Stowe website: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/unmarried-couples-advice/ 

If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2

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Going to the family court can be overwhelming, and cause high levels of stress, fear and confusion. Learning how to prepare and understand what will happen can help reduce anxiety and build resilience to navigate the day and deal with unexpected issues along the way.

Leading divorce consultant Rhiannon Ford joined hosts Matt & Liza for this episode to share her tips and advice on how to prepare emotionally and practically for a family court hearing.

00:38 Introductions to Rhiannon 

01:24 What do people fear about the family court? 

02:58 The different types of family court hearings 

03:15 How to prepare for the first hearing 

09:20 How to prepare for the second hearing 

15:43 How to prepare for the final hearing 

24:12 Rhiannon’s three top tips to prepare for a family court hearing

Additional resources 

• The role of the family court: https://bit.ly/480zrlh 
• The dangers of a DIY divorce: https://bit.ly/3Tsvql7 
• Representing yourself in the family court (podcast):  https://bit.ly/472zXhd
• How to represent yourself in the family court (video): https://youtu.be/1i4cD8bZYcM 
• How to manage child hearings in the family court: https://youtu.be/gYg86a-A_l0
• How to get a financial consent order:  https://youtu.be/-FlSjw4tTXM 

If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2

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Debts can add a layer of extra stress and complication to couples trying to navigate a divorce. What happens if one person builds up debt during the marriage? Who is responsible for the debt? What about loans from the bank of Mum & Dad? 

In this episode, Matt & Liza explore the role of debt in divorce, the different types of debt and how they are viewed, who has responsibility for debits, the approach of the family courts and the link between debts and economic abuse. 

00:00 Debt is often a part of divorce

01:09 Can you get divorced when you are in debt? 

02:39 What are the different types of debt?

02:52 What are hard and soft loans? 

06:40 What happens to any individual and shared debt? 

08:48 How do you share any debt in a divorce?

11:12 What happens if one person builds up debt during the marriage? 

14:47 How does the family court approach debt in divorce? 

15:16 What is the gasp factor? 

16:17 The changing understanding of domestic and economic abuse 

18:58 What are structured debt arrangements, and how do they impact any settlement? 

20:39 Matt & Liza’s top tips for dealing with debt in divorce 

• Taking control of your finances on separation: https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9k 
• How to prepare for a financial settlement: https://youtu.be/ixzT30CyMo0 
• How to get a financial consent order:  https://youtu.be/-FlSjw4tTXM  
• The dangers of a DIY divorce: https://bit.ly/3Tsvql7 
• Recognising and dealing with economic abuse: https://spoti.fi/3VndusS 

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