Candid Divorce Lawyer

In this episode, Kimberley speaks with David Hole, an accredited money coach, to explore how he can assist clients to gain understanding and clarity about their current financial position as well as their future financial position after a separation. 

In our latest episode, Kim and Grant look at a new exciting and innovative approach when a couple are separating and are looking to sort out their finances and the arrangements for their family moving forwards in a constructive and amicable way where they can come together to meet one lawyer to get the advice and assistance they need to help them reach an agreement on whatever issues they may face.

In the first of our bite size series Candid Questions Zoe and Sara explore how the court determines who gets to keep the house during a divorce.

Emma and Lucy consider what you should think about before you buy a house with someone else, including when one contributes more to the purchase price, if parent wants to help that couple to buy and what should happen in the event of a death.

In this episode, Kimberley and Dawn talk about the things you need to think about before taking your child abroad.  Many parents mistakenly assume they can take their child on holiday without the other’s permission and that is not always the case. The consequences can be dire and so it is important you are well prepared.  If you want to move abroad permanently with your child then you really need to reflect on what is best for your child.  Kimberley and Dawn discuss all the legalities so that informed choices can be made.

In this episode, Kimberley talks to Adam Scott, a specialist private client solicitor in relation to wills, estate planning and all the other related matters you need to think about when going through a separation.  This is a really useful episode to highlight some of the things that can be overlooked when facing a relationship breakdown.

Andrew and Grant consider the much loved family pet and what you may want to consider if your relationship ends, such as who gets the dog, who is going to pay the vet’s bill and who has “walkie” rights.

Kimberley and Grant look at how mediation works when relationships end and there are changes in the family unit. Emotions run high when a couple are facing a divorce and talking face to face can be really difficult. Sometimes the couple need help to get discussions going on matters arising from their separation and to focus on what really matters which is where mediations comes in.

Emma and Laura for Good Divorce Week focus on how arbitration can be used in family cases and when and why you would consider a private FDR. 

Amy and Helen explore for Good Divorce Week how Solicitor negotiation can assist in family cases and an explanation of ‘round table meetings’ and when they can be used to assist with the negotiation process. 

Emma and Andrew explain all about the collaborative process to help you assess whether it is the right approach for you and your family. 

Kimberley and Rosie follow on from their last episode by looking at new roles as co-parents following the breakdown of a relationship.

Kimberley and Rosie look at the things you need to think about in the immediate aftermath of a relationship breakdown; exploring the emotional side of relationship breakdown and the support network you may need.

Grant Cameron and Andrew Mercer explore the desirability and reasons for entering into a nuptial agreement and the tests that need to be followed for it to be persuasive before a Court, should the need arise.

Kimberley and Rosie chat about the questions they are frequently asked by parents when separating!

Rosie and Helen are back again giving their thoughts on the hit BBC drama ‘The Split’ and how realistic they think the series is to real life. This episode focuses on the themes shown throughout episodes 4-6 and it's a podcast not to be missed. 

WARNING! This episode of the Candid Divorce Lawyer contains spoilers for episodes 4-6 for the BBC drama ‘The Split’.

The information in this podcast does not constitute legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

Parental alienation is often in the headlines and alleged by many separated parents who are being denied time with their children. But what is ‘parental alienation’ and how do the courts deal with it?

Rosie and Helen bring a slightly different style of podcast in this episode, where they consider how true to life the BBC drama ‘The Split’ is.  They also explain some of the lingo used throughout the first 3 episodes of the series so ‘spoiler alert’ if you’ve not watched it all yet! If you are as hooked as Rosie and Helen and have watched it then this episode is not to be missed! 

WARNING! This episode of the Candid Divorce Lawyer contains spoilers for episodes 1-3 for the BBC drama ‘The Split’.

The information in this podcast does not constitute legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

In this episode, Amy and Helen discuss in what circumstances contributions within the marriage (financial or otherwise) could make a difference to the overall financial division on a divorce.    

In this episode Grant and Helen will discuss the myth that is common law marriage and the implication this has for cohabiting couples upon separation.