The Family Law podcast welcomes two new hosts

In the latest edition of the family law podcast, new host Maria Henty is joined by Antonia Mee of Burgess Mee and Hannah Budd of The Rosefield Divorce consultancy to discuss the Within The Window initiative and how the initiative can be used to help our Family Law clients.“Within The Window” was created by two teams - Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy - who understand the emotional, practical, financial and legal hurdles you’re facing and the impact that trauma has on what you’re going through.The teams at Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy have all been trained to integrate a trauma-informed approach to all aspects of their practice of family law.Antonia Mee is the joint founder of the firm and runs it alongside Peter Burgess. Together they have grown the firm, developed its different specialisms and ensured that its strategy remains innovative and forward-thinking. She jointly developed with Peter Burgess the firm’s sister website, The Happy Co-Parent.Hannah Budd practised as a family law solicitor for over 15 years, during which time she represented many hundreds of clients through separation and divorce. Hannah was a partner at a specialist international family law practice and went on to co-found a boutique family law firm. Her work spanned all of the issues that arise from separation, including divorce, the resolution of financial matters and arrangements for children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pump Court warmly welcomes Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt as our new Family Law podcast hosts. The first new episode will launch this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I’m so stressed”… But what is stress really? How does it impact our bodies? And what can we do about it? Maria Henty is joined by Samantha Hawkins to explore all things stress.For further information about Samantha's leadership coaching please visit her website: https://www.samantha-hawkins.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark hosts Alvaro Loxton, Hannah Tickle and Victoria Tickle - three of Pump Court's pupils, all of whom (along with their crime specialist co-pupil) were made tenants on their application. The pupils talk all things pupillage, including lessons learned and tips for the next generation. They discuss the positives and also the stress factors which exist not just in pupillage but at the Bar generally, commenting on the recent Bar Council pupil survey. Perhaps of particular interest is their take on what works and what does not work in the family justice system, coming in at entry level and in the case of Alvaro and Hannah, being able to compare it to the criminal and civil courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria, Samara and Tara of Pump Court join the pod for a special episode celebrating the launch of Pump Court Chambers' cohabitation team. We talk through what the team offers and the wide-ranging role that ENE can play, not just in TLATA or Schedule 1 cases but for suitable child arrangements disputes as well. We also talk through the latest opinions on cohabitation law reform and whether law-makers should allow for an element of personal autonomy when making the much-needed changes proposed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one you've all been waiting for... The UKSC handed down judgment in Standish v Standish on 2 July and the Family Law Podcast responded by rallying the troops and calling in reinforcements from Alex Brereton at Hunters solicitors to help talk through the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision. We go through the litigation in the High Court and EWCA (quickly, don't worry) and then come to the meat of the matter and what the Supreme Court decided. We discuss whether it has really helped matters or whether the concept of matrimonialisation is in fact more discretionary than ever. The podcast ends with some invaluable insights from guest counsel Geoffrey Kelly and Maria Henty, as well as from Alex, as to how to run a case where you're seeking to ring-fence assets, or the reverse. A potted summary of a refreshingly short judgment and expert tips - what's not to love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Ellis of Pump Court joins host Mark Ablett for the triumphant return of the Family Law Podcast for its 9th series. This week, the topic for discussion is parental alienation, particularly in light of the FJC guidance issued in December 2024. The podcast talks through the guidance and Catherine gives invaluable tips for running a parental alienation case, or when not to run one. We also discuss the role of experts, in light of the President's decision in Re C and the timing and scope of any instruction in this context. The guidance makes clear that true parental alienation cases are few and far between, but in practice the issue rears its head on a near daily basis - not one to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special ‘Live from the Connaught’ edition of the podcast, recorded at our Annual Family Finance seminar, Edward Boydell KC interviews Sir Nicholas Francis, recently retired from the Bench, about the life, work and pressures of being a High Court judge.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Pump Court Family Law podcast hosted a very special guest, the formidable Samantha Hillas KC from St John’s buildings. Listen to Sam talk to host Tara Lyons about her views on private FDRs and an important emerging pilot aimed at assisting litigants in persons in settling their cases early and at minimum cost. A must listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an all-host affair, Tara Lyons hosts Mark Ablett to discuss his new book about Barder events in financial remedy proceedings. Mark discusses his view on the definitive test for a Barder application, having considered 35 years of case law in writing his book. The pod in particular discusses foreseeability and the seemingly variable standard applied in the case law, depending on what the Barder event is. A worthwhile listen for any financial remedies practitioner and for anyone who wishes to know more, Mark's book is available on Amazon now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.