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/

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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🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe Support

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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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

Join our email list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one place https://mailchi.mp/69a5d247d3ba/stowetalks

🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe Support https://bit.ly/41heUWN

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

Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one

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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

Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one

🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support.

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This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/