FLiP - Family Law in Partnership – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the FLiP podcast, Senior Associate Hannah Greene and FLiP’s in-house Divorce Consultant and Individual & Relationship Therapist Jo Harrison discuss how couples can manage their mental load once they separate.

In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah and Jo look at how tasks within a relationship are often divided and the impact a separation may have on mental load as individuals seek to resume roles which they may have relinquished during the relationship. There is an acknowledgement that many separated parents wish to be seen as a “competent parent” as they move into the next chapter of their lives, but this can be hard and it can take some adjustment.

Jo suggests that the key to managing the transition successfully is goodwill and fostering a good relationship through communication and an acknowledgement of the contribution their former partner has made and is making: “The better that you get on with your former partner, the easier it will be.”

Hannah and Jo discuss the importance of building trust and sharing information with an acceptance that this can often take time to develop. Tread carefully and delicately, and think about your communication in terms of timing and tone. Appreciate and accept that your former partner may do things differently.

At FLiP we have a team of Divorce Consultants and Individual & Relationship Therapists who have a wealth of experience in helping couples to improve their relationships, whether they are together or separating or separated. Our team offer a place to reflect on relationship issues in a confidential and stigma-free way. To learn more, visit our dedicated page found here.

Jo Harrison is a Divorce Consultant and Individual & Relationship Therapist at FLiP. She is very experienced in working with individuals and couples who are separating.

Hannah Greene is a Senior Associate at FLiP. She advises on all aspects of divorce and cohabitation, including financial and children matters, and on relationship agreements, including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. A qualified collaborative lawyer, Hannah’s focus is on providing clear, pragmatic advice whilst maintaining an empathetic approach, taking all available opportunities to minimise conflict, where possible.

In this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP Director Helen Greenfield, leads a discussion with Chantal Hughes, Chief Executive at The Hampton Trust on the topic of domestic abuse and working with victims and perpetrators. Helen and Chantal cover a wide range of points such as:

• Who is referred to The Hampton Trust.
• The interventions offered by The Hampton Trust such as Project CARA.
• The language surrounding domestic abuse and coercive control.
• The stigma encompassing domestic abuse.
• The impacts of abuse on a family, in particular children who as defined by The Domestic Abuse Bill can also be victims of domestic abuse, with reference to the BBC documentary featuring Ian Wright which The Hampton Trust were involved with.
• Whether victims feel reassured by perpetrator support work and whether it can be said it is a safeguarding system for the victims.

About the Speakers

The Hampton Trust was founded in 1996 to deliver domestic violence perpetrator programmes within the criminal justice system. They have developed community based interventions for families experiencing domestic abuse alongside providing innovative criminal justice response.

Chantal Hughes has been part of The Hampton Trust since 2006 where she joined as the Domestic Abuse Services Manager before progressing to Deputy Chief Executive.  She took a 4-month sabbatical in 2011 to work for a charity providing rehabilitation to street children in one of the largest slums in Africa and remains connected to the work in Kenya.

Taking up the role of CEO in 2013, Chantal has led the expansion of a range of domestic abuse and criminal justice interventions.  She remains firmly committed to tackling the root cause of domestic abuse by holding perpetrators to account and ensuring the voice of victims and children are at the forefront of the work.

Helen Greenfield advises on all matters relating to family breakdown, divorce and cohabitation. She has a particular interest in helping those who have been affected by domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can include anything from isolating a person from their friends and family, monitoring their time or taking control over aspects of their everyday life (such as where they can go, who they can see, what to wear, their finances or when they can sleep. It can also include threats to hurt, to kill or even physical assault).

Helen recognises that the legal implications of domestic abuse are accompanied by a plethora of emotional and other issues, and she aims to ensure that clients are able to work through them with the right advice and support.

For further information:

Helen Greenfield: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/helen-greenfield/

Chantal Hughes: https://hamptontrust.org.uk/about-us/management/

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

The Hampton Trust’s Website: https://hamptontrust.org.uk/about-us/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP director Elizabeth Fletcher and our in-house counsellor Jo Harrison discuss the special considerations that parents might want to bear in mind if they are separating or divorcing and they have infant children. Elizabeth provides an insight into the legal considerations whilst Jo looks at the emotional and psychological impact.

Elizabeth and Jo look at the anxieties that many parents feel as they transition from becoming new parents to becoming separated parents. They discuss how it is possible to successfully co-parent together as unified, but separated parents, acknowledging the long journey ahead for the parents of infants.
Elizabeth Fletcher advises clients on how to manage the arrangements for their children and finances following the breakdown of their marriage, relationship, or civil partnership. She has particular experience in private law children arrangements including those with an international element as well as a breadth of experience in financial remedy proceedings following divorce. Elizabeth also practices as a mediator. 

Jo Harrison is our in-house therapist. She is very experienced in working with individuals and couples who are separating. 

In this episode of the FLiP podcast, Rory Collett, an Associate at FLiP, is joined in a discussion with the Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Level Group, George Williamson, to discuss everything you need to know about funding your legal fees and how litigation lending will help clients reach a fair financial settlement, by funding their legal and living expenses during contested proceedings. In particular, they will explore the litigation process from start to finish and what to look out for when selecting your lender.

Rory Collett is an Associate at Family Law in Partnership. He handles all aspects of private family law including financial arising or the separation of cohabiting couples, as well as contentious child contact arrangements. Rory has experience with applying and handling finance houses which specialise in providing liquidity to fund litigation for family law cases.

George Williamson is the Chief Executive Office and Founder at The Level Group, which provide specialist funding against family and probate proceedings. George oversees all aspects of the business including growth strategy and the credit committee. He is the leading figure in the field, regularly writing for well known publications such as the Financial Times and the New Law Journal

For further information:

Rory Collett: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/rory-collett/

George Williamson: https://www.thelevelgroup.co.uk/george-williamson

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the introduction of No Fault Divorce and whether it will help to end the blame game in the divorce process. FLiP Associate Solicitor Rebecca Alexander leads the discussion with FLiP’s in-house counsellor and family consultant, Jo Harrison.

Rebecca Alexander is an Associate Solicitor at Family Law in Partnership. She handles all aspects of private family law, including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, financial settlements and children issues. Rebecca has experience of cases involving complex trust structures, substantial business interests and multi-jurisdictional elements. Rebecca spent 3 years practicing as a solicitor in Hong Kong where she built a strong network of contacts across Asia and gained experience of the local laws applying to family law issues.

Jo Harrison is Family Law in Partnership’s in-house counsellor and family consultant. She is very experienced in working with individuals and couples who are separating. A former family lawyer, Jo has a depth of experience in being able to understand the legal process. She can work with clients, either individually or as a couple, to support them through the process.

For further information:

Rebecca Alexander: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/rebecca-alexander/

Jo Harrison: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/jo-harrison/

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss family law across the two jurisdictions of England and Hong Kong specifically alternative dispute resolutions and the impact the Covid pandemic has had on the respective court systems.  FLiP’s Rebecca Alexander leads the discussion with Catherine Tso from Gall Solicitors, Hong Kong.   Rebecca is an associate at Family Law in Partnership. She handles all aspects of private family law, including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, financial settlements and children issues. Rebecca has experience of cases involving complex trust structures, substantial business interests and multi-jurisdictional elements.   Catherine is an Associate at Gall Solicitors. Catherine has experience in family and divorce matters, including advising on divorce proceedings, financial claims, nuptial agreements, and children matters. Prior to joining Gall, Catherine worked for a full service Hong Kong law firm and provided legal services in various areas of law including family law, estate planning, wills and succession, employment law and criminal matters.

For further information:

Rebecca Alexander: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/rebecca-alexander/

Catherine Tso: https://www.gallhk.com/our-people/catherine-tso/

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss everything you need to know about pre-nuptial agreements. FLiP Associate Grace Lawrence leads the discussion with Nicholas Bennett, a barrister at 29 Bedford Row.

Grace is an associate at Family Law in Partnership. She advises on all aspects of private family law including financial and children matters and pre and post nuptial agreements. She combines an empathetic and diligent approach, with a strong technical ability. Grace was named as a Rising Star by Legal 500 UK 2022 which commented “Grace Lawrence is a delight to deal with and on the way up”.

Nick’s practice concerns agreements both domestic and international. He is one of the few English practitioners completely comfortable with agreements involving input from multiple jurisdictions, such that he is frequently asked to lead a team of lawyers in different countries and navigate the complex issues which result. Nick is recognised in the legal directories as one of the country’s leading experts in pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He drafts them; reviews those drafted by others (including providing a second opinion for solicitors); and litigates matrimonial finance cases which concern them.

For further information:

Grace Lawrence: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/grace-lawrence/

Nick Bennett: https://www.29br.co.uk/profile/nicholas-bennett

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss how best to inform your children that you and your ex spouse/partner are separating covering both the emotional and legal aspects involved.

Georgie is an associate at FLiP who specialises in private family law matters. She has experience in all areas of private family law, including financial remedy cases involving clients with high net worth assets including complex trust structures and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her private law children expertise includes residence, contact disputes and specific issue orders.

FLiP’s in-house Counsellor & Family Consultant Jo Harrison has a depth and breadth of expertise in working with clients who are separating or divorcing. She is sensitive to the impact of relationship breakdown and how it can affect individuals and families. As a relationship counsellor, Jo fully appreciates the emotional upheaval and difficulties of a separation and as a former family lawyer she understands the particular pressures of going through the legal process.

For further information:

Jo Harrison: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/jo-harrison/

Georgie Jakob: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/georgie-jakob/

Resolution’s Parenting Through Separation Handbook: https://resolution.org.uk/publications-books/parenting-through-separation/

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss possible tax liabilities that arise between separating couples. FLiP Associate Kara Swift leads the discussion with Sofia Thomas, specialist divorce tax adviser.

Kara Swift of Family Law in Partnership advises on all aspects of private family law, supporting a wide range of clients following separation to resolve matters relating to children and financial matters with diligence and care. Kara was named Family Law Young Solicitor of the Year 2019 in the prestigious LexisNexis Family Law Awards. The award recognises a solicitor with under 5 years post qualification experience who has made an outstanding contribution in family law.

Sofia Thomas, Director of Thomas Consulting, is a specialist divorce tax adviser. Sofia and her team aim to provide straightforward advice on a range of complex UK tax issues whether that be through expert instruction or single joint expert instruction. Sofia has recently launched Juno Sports Tax, a boutique tax consultancy for professional footballers in the UK.  Juno focuses on providing clear and responsible tax planning and advice for their clients to protect their wealth.

For further information:

Kara Swift: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/kara-swift/

Sofia Thomas: https://thomas-consulting.co.uk/

Juno Sport Tax Advice: https://junosportstax.co.uk/welcome-from-the-ceo-sofia-thomas/

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss an A-Z of some of the different mental health professionals there are. We cover everything from an exploration of each profession discussed to deciding which practice or discipline may be right for your personal circumstances.

FLiP Associate Hannah Greene leads the discussion with our guest speaker, Dr Emma Loveridge the founder of Rafan House. Rafan House is an organisation which  engages with individuals, families and organisations who need help dealing with everyday life. Rafan House boasts a broad team of mental health professionals with a range of specialisms and therapeutic approaches, all under one roof.

Whether you are going through a divorce or making financial arrangements before or after you marry, FLiP will guide you through every turn with expertise and reassurance, always in partnership.

For expert legal advice, contact us today at E: hello@flip.co.uk or T: 020 7420 5000.

Useful links:

Rafan House’s Website: https://rafanhouse.com/

Dr Emma Loveridge: https://rafanhouse.com/our-team/

FLiP’s Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/

Hannah Greene of FLiP: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/hannah-greene/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd