Explaining family law podcast

Our specialist family lawyers discuss family law issues, from separation and surrogacy, to children and financial issues.

Many people have preconceptions about family law, what it involves and what their legal rights are – and there are a lot of myths! In each episode hosts Tim Whitney and Jen Curtis bust a commonly held myth and explain what the truth actually is.

From mediation to surrogacy, pre-nups to divorce, tune in and listen to insightful (and light hearted!) discussions on a diverse range of topics. Family law does not have to be complicated!

If you’re facing a family law issue – or just interested in how family law really works – this podcast is for you.

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Episode 14 - Cohabitation agreements

In the first episode of series 2 of the Explaining family law podcast, Tim and Jen are joined by Mills & Reeve Principal Associate Sue Brookes. Together they discuss the importance of cohabitation agreements, their benefits and the role they can play in protecting assets in the event of relationship breakdown.
Episode 13 - Family Law Q&A

Join hosts Tim and Jen as they conclude the first series of the Explaining Family Law podcast. In this episode, they address common questions that have emerged from previous discussions and provide a sneak peek into what’s ahead for the next series.
Episode 12 - Unmarried couples and financial provision for children

According to the ONS, 51% of children were born to unmarried mothers, the highest since records began. However, if couples are not married, is child maintenance through the child maintenance service the only financial provision for children that they need to think about?

In this episode, Jen Curtis is joined by Mills & Reeve Associate Stephanie Hawthorn office and Principal Associate David Hickmott. Together they discuss Schedule 1, what claims are not accepted under the child maintenance service (CMS), how financial provision is calculated, capital provision for children and out of court settlement.
Episode 11 - Unmarried couples and property ownership

In this episode, Tim and Jen discuss unmarried couples and property ownership. They explain the different types of property ownership, what couples moving in together need to think about when only one of them owns the house, the increasing importance of the Bank of Family and Friends as well as how cohabitation agreements can help avoid misunderstandings in the future.
Episode 10 - International Surrogacy

In this episode, Tim and Jen are joined by Mills & Reeve Head of Fertility Law, Colin Rogerson. Together they discuss international surrogacy arrangements, parental orders, the most popular destinations for surrogacy, the challenges parents-to-be need to be aware of and the international recognition of parentage.
Episode 9 - Surrogacy in the UK

In this episode, Tim is joined by Mills & Reeve Head of Fertility Law, Colin Rogerson and Principal Associate Rose-Marie Drury. Together, they discuss surrogacy arrangements in the UK, how things like expenses are dealt with and the importance of parental orders. They also share their top tips for surrogates and parents-to-be to successfully navigate the surrogacy process.
Episode 8 - Domestic abuse

In this episode, Tim is joined by Mills & Reeve Principal Associates Claire Burton and Claudia Gilham. Together they discuss what we mean when we talk about domestic abuse, how the media portrays victims and perpetrators, what to do if you find yourself in an abusive relationship and how domestic abuse impacts children.
Episode 7 - Child arrangements following separation

In this episode, Tim and Jen are joined by Mills & Reeve Principal Associate Claire Burton, discussing child arrangements and reaching an agreement or going to court about your children following a separation.
Episode 6 - Finances on Divorce: The process of splitting assets

In this episode, Tim and Jen will discuss the process a couple will follow when trying to divide their assets on divorce, as specifically what happens when a court application is made.
Episode 5 - How the court treats finances on divorce

In this episode, Tim and Jen demystify the 50/50 asset split myth and discuss how the courts treat finances on divorce: what is the role of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, what are the orders the court can make and what are the different stages of sorting out your finances during a divorce.
Episode 4 - Divorce: How do you legally end a marriage?

In this episode, Tim and Jen discuss divorce: the process of legally ending a marriage in England and Wales, the requirements, the court application and timings, and what to consider.
Episode 3 - Prenuptial agreements

In this episode, Tim and Jen discuss prenuptial agreements: what misconceptions there are, the benefits, what you need to consider and how to introduce them to your partner.
Episode 2 - What is Mediation?

In this episode, Tim and Jen discuss mediation. What is mediation and is it really only suitable for simple and straightforward cases?
Episode 1 - Introducing our hosts

In this episode, the hosts Tim and Jen introduce themselves.

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