In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, founder of Mum about Town, Daisy Harris-Reid, joins Kimberley Davies to share her experience of divorce, being a solo parent and how the separation has been a catalyst for her new career and helped her to rediscover herself and find joy.

Daisy talks about:

- Her 11-year marriage, the early age at which she married, and how she and her ex-husband changed over time, leading to their divorce

- How her divorce was amicable but the years following were emotionally turbulent. She found comfort in writing her book to help others going through similar experiences

- How counselling helped her process her emotions independently of her friends and family

- The financial impact of her divorce, including the need to become the breadwinner and manage her finances more carefully

- Her challenges of co-parenting and how she initially struggled with her son spending time with his father

- How she tries to enjoy the process of dating again and not putting too much pressure on finding a new partner

Follow Daisy on Instagram: @mum_abouttown

Purchase Daisy's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/about-Towns-Separation-Survival-Guide/dp/0957020961

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Director and Chartered Financial Planner Cheryl Bowden talks to host Kimberley Davies to discuss the financial implications of divorce, particularly in the final stages.

Cheryl emphasises the importance of understanding one's financial situation post-divorce, including budgeting, debt management, and pension planning.

Cheryl covers:

- Why is it important to seek financial advice before finalising a divorce?

- How can you create a realistic budget after separation or divorce?

- What should you know about pension sharing and how does the process work?

- How should you manage a lump sum received during a divorce settlement?

- How do financial priorities differ after divorce based on your age or life stage?

- Why are regular financial reviews important after a divorce?

For more information about Cheryl and her businesses, visit: https://bowdenevolve.com/ or connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-bowden-012a2422/

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Marcie Shaoul, award-winning founder of The Co-Parent Way and Author of The Co-Parenting Method to discuss co-parenting post-separation.

Marcie shares:

- Her personal journey with co-parenting which began over 15 years ago

- The inspiration for writing her book which has been endorsed by Sir Andrew MacFarlane, the President of the Family Division

- Six steps to raising happy kids after separation and divorce including long-term mindset, setting boundaries and communicating without conflict

- Prioritising self-care activities to build resilience and the ability to thrive as a co-parent

- How to address challenges like new partners and stresses the importance of focusing on the child's long-term well-being

Learn more: Purchase Marcie's book, The Co-Parenting Method, here: https://amzn.eu/d/bx0ynjZ

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Family Solicitor Kate Lewis to explore important financial matters following a separation. They cover topics such as financial disclosure, legal entitlements, interim financial arrangements, and the value of seeking early legal and financial guidance.

Kate addresses:

- What are the first financial steps to take after a separation, and why is full financial disclosure so important?

- How should interim financial arrangements for bills, mortgages, and shared accounts be handled during separation?

- What legal protections exist for joint bank accounts, credit cards, and occupation of the family home?

- Can one partner be forced to leave the family home, and what are the legal challenges involved?

- How are assets and debts divided fairly when there is no legal agreement in place?

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Family Solicitor Kate Lewis

02:59 Handling bills and mortgages during separation

05:01 Safeguarding joint accounts and credit card debts

06:51 Understanding your rights to occupy the family home

10:06 Fairly dividing assets and debts after separation

13:10 Navigating finances and emotions post-separation

16:59 Crucial steps: avoiding pitfalls and getting early legal guidance

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Barrister Helen Brander joins host Kimberley Davies to explore the changing landscape of divorce and dispute resolution, highlighting a move away from traditional court proceedings toward alternative dispute resolution (ADR)methods such as mediation, early neutral evaluation and arbitration, which all offer several advantages.

Helen outlines:🎙️

- How legally enforceable are agreements reached through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation or arbitration?

- What are the main cost and time advantages of ADR compared to traditional court litigation in divorce cases?

- What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR),and what different methods are available for resolving family disputes?

- How does the emotional and financial impact of litigation compare to ADR in divorce proceedings?

- Why is early legal advice and financial disclosure important in achieving fair outcomes through ADR?

For more information about Helen, visit her profile: https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com/barrister/helen-brander/

For more information about non-court dispute resolution methods, click here: https://www.trethowans.com/services/individual/family-law-solicitors/non-court-dispute-resolution-methods/

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, host Kimberley Davies and Family Partner & Solicitor Grant Cameron provide a clear, step-by-step guide to the UK divorce process, including legal, emotional, and financial considerations.

Grant covers:🎙️

- When is the right time to seek legal advice during a separation or divorce

- What does the divorce process actually involve, and do you need to go to court

- How has the no-fault divorce law changed the experience for separating couples

- What support—legal, emotional, and financial—should you consider during a divorce

- Are financial and child arrangements automatically handled in a divorce- What should you look for when choosing the right solicitor for your situation

In this episode:✨

00:00 Meet Grant Cameron and his journey in family law

1:47 The importance of early legal advice in divorce

3:11 Understanding the one couple, one lawyer model

5:50 Beyond paperwork: a solicitor's role

7:49 The three pillars of divorce client support

9:53 Finding the right family lawyer for you

12:05 Navigating the UK's no-fault divorce process

15:20 Understanding the divorce timeline

17:21 Financial, child arrangements and avoiding court

20:35 Essential advice and resources for starting divorce proceedings

22:11 Wrapping up and what's next on the podcast

For more information about Trethowans' family law services visit: www.trethowans.com

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Divorce Coach and Relationship & Psychosexual Therapist Elinor Harvey talks to host Kimberley Davies about one of the toughest conversations you can have: telling your partner you want a divorce.

Elinor explains:

• How you can be both firm and kind when delivering the difficult news
• What steps can help you emotionally prepare for the conversation
• Are you ready for a range of reactions - fight, flight, freeze or fawn?
• How might you feel after the conversation and are you prepared for that
• What's the best way to talk to your children about divorce while reassuring them its not their fault

In this episode:

00:00 Introducing Elinor Harvey

3:43 The benefits of independent divorce coaching

6:43 Combining legal and therapeutic services

9:29 How to prepare for the difficult divorce conversation

15:28 Navigating threat responses

21:12 De-escalating anger and processing post-divorce feelings

30:49 Discussing divorce with children

For more information about Elinor and her relationship therapy services, visit Elinor's:

Website: www.relationshiptherapypractice.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/that.relationship.therapist/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-harvey-b71692198/

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, host Kimberley Davies speaks with family therapist Sarah Cole about the emotional and practical challenges of deciding whether to separate or divorce.

They explore how to tell the difference between a rough patch and a deeper disconnection, and the emotional toll this decision can take.

Sarah explains:

• How family therapy supports communication and decision-making within couples and families
• The emotional impact of unresolved conflict on children
• What keeps couples in unhappy relationships
• Why “pretending everything’s fine” can be more damaging than change
• Trusting your instincts, seeking support, and consider that even one therapy session can bring clarity.

For more information about Sarah and her therapeutic services, visit her website: www.thefamilyconflictclinic.co.uk

In this episode, Kate Lewis and divorce coach Katie Lloyd discuss the emotional journey of divorce, comparing it to the stages of grief. Katie offers advice on managing these feelings and emphasizes the importance of a supportive network, including empathetic lawyers and emotional support. Together, they explore how to transform divorce-related grief into personal growth.

In the next episode of our bitesize series Candid Questions Laura and Zoe discuss what to expect when you first go to court.