Stewarts Divorce and Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The market-leading Divorce and Family team at litigation specialist law firm Stewarts explores separation and financial proceedings, the different ways they can be conducted, and mistakes to avoid. Hosted by Sam Longworth, Jenny Bowden and Tim Carpenter.
On 6 April 2022, no-fault divorce will be introduced in England and Wales. The hosts of the Stewarts Divorce and Family Podcast - Sam Longworth, Jenny Bowden and Tim Carpenter - provide detail about the new system, how it compares to the old process and what this will mean for future divorce proceedings in this one-off podcast episode.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
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S1 E1: Introducing season one of the Stewarts Divorce and Family podcast. Hosts Sam Longworth, Jenny Bowden and Tim Carpenter provide an overview of the topics being discussed in season one including finances on divorce, what to expect in court proceedings or alternative routes, and mistakes to avoid.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E2: Separation can be one of the most stressful life experiences, and meeting with a solicitor to discuss the intimate details of your family life and finances can be daunting. In this episode, Sam Longworth speaks with Stephen Foster and Debbie Chism to provide insight into ‘what to expect’ from your family lawyer to try to demystify that first meeting, so you’re better equipped to move forward.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E3: Finances are one of the biggest topics facing a separating family. In this episode, Jenny Bowden meets with Toby Atkinson and Carly Kinch to look at the who, what and where of family finances during the divorce process. Our lawyers discuss the process of how assets and income are divided or redistributed by the court, and consider different options available to couples going through a divorce.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E4: Following on from our initial discussion of finances in episode three, Jenny Bowden is joined by Matthew Humphries and Harriet Franks to cover each individual phase of the disentanglement process, more on the sharing and needs principles, and the different kinds of orders a court can make.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E5: This episode is focused on some do’s and don’ts for client’s when approaching the financial elements of their separation. Emma Hatley and Adrian Clossick join Sam Longworth to take listeners through early discussion points, tops tips for each phase of a divorce and an explanation of why what’s good for one party is not necessarily bad for the other.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E6: Having focused in previous episodes of the podcast on choosing your divorce and family lawyer and the financial aspects of separation, this episode looks more closely at the issues that can face separating parents. Tim Carpenter meets with Nicola Hogg and Rosie Stewart to provide a broad overview introducing various principles and guidelines when it comes to dealing with children matters.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E7: This introduction to mediation and other forms of ‘alternative dispute resolution’ or ADR broadly discusses the non-court based routes available to couples to deal with the circumstances of separation or children issues. Jenny Bowden is joined by Richard Hogwood and Sophie Chapman to consider when cases may or may not be suited to ADR.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E8: Following on from episode 7, the collaborative law process is another form of ADR. The process can be used by couples who want to end their marriage and achieve a settlement that meets their needs and the needs of their children, if they have any, while avoiding court proceedings and any threat of one of them initiating litigation. Debbie Chism and Voirrey Ward join Tim Carpenter to outline how the process works and how it is best used.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E9: Arbitration is a way of disputes being determined between two parties outside of court, but in a formal and binding setting. Instead of a judge, the case is dealt with by an arbitrator whose role is to oversee the dispute and ultimately determine it. Sam Longworth, Lucy Stewart-Gould and Jenny Duggan meet in this episode to discuss the benefits that arbitration can bring to divorce and family matters.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
S1 E10: Many of Stewarts’ clients have international elements to their lives. These foreign elements often represent a significant consideration in the context of divorce proceedings and can include living and working in different jurisdictions and owning assets in more than one country. Tim Carpenter is joined by Matthew Humphries and Sarah Havers to discuss the factors taken into account by the court when determining jurisdiction.
Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm