Candid Divorce Lawyer

In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, host Kimberley Davies is joined by experienced family law barrister Maria Henty to pull back the curtain on what really happens inside the UK family court system.

If you’re facing divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings or a children matter, this episode will help you understand what to expect, calm your fears, and focus on what truly matters.

Together, Kimberley and Maria demystify family court by separating TV drama from reality. They explore what judges actually care about (and what they don’t), why court often feels more “administrative” than adversarial, and how staying calm, reasonable and prepared can genuinely influence outcomes.

In this episode, we cover:

• What family court is really like (and why it’s nothing like criminal court dramas)
• What judges actually look for in divorce and children cases
• Why credibility, reasonableness and focus matter more than emotion
• Common myths about judges, barristers and “winning” in family court
• What actually happens at directions hearings, FDRs and final hearings
• Practical tips for your first day in family court (including what to expect physically and emotionally)
• Why proving moral wrongdoing often doesn’t change legal outcomes
• How court handles high conflict, emotion and anxiety
• Why fear thrives in uncertainty—and how knowledge reduces stress

This episode is essential listening if you have a family court hearing coming up, are considering whether court is necessary, or simply want a clearer understanding of how the system works in England and Wales.

Family court isn’t about winning or losing—it’s about finding a workable way forward.

🔗 Connect with Maria Henty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-henty-223a10378/

🔗 Contact Maria at Pump Court Chambers: https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com/barrister/maria-henty/

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In this honest and empowering episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, host Kimberley Davies is joined by content creator Daisy Harris-Reid (aka Mum About Town) and family lawyer Alice Balcombe to talk candidly about divorce, early legal advice and the real impact of choosing the right divorce lawyer.

Daisy shares her deeply personal journey of divorcing at 30, navigating separation with a young child, and rebuilding her identity after marriage. She reflects on how starting her Instagram platform Mum About Town helped her rediscover herself — and how calm, compassionate legal support completely changed her experience of divorce.

Alice, the lawyer who supported Daisy through the process, offers clear, practical insight into:

• Why early legal advice can reduce stress and legal costs
• How no‑fault divorce has changed the process
• When you may (and may not) need a lawyer
• Why empathy, transparency and rapport with your lawyer truly matter
• How to protect children’s wellbeing during separation
• Making agreements legally binding without creating conflict

Together, they challenge stereotypes around divorce lawyers, highlight the power of respectful co‑parenting, and share reassurance for anyone feeling overwhelmed at the start of a separation.

If you’re thinking about divorce, in the early stages of separation, or simply want clearer, calmer guidance on family law, this episode will help you feel informed, supported and less alone.

🔗 Follow Daisy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mum_abouttown/

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In this powerful episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, host Kimberley Davies, divorce lawyer and family mediator, is joined by Hannah Strong – family psychotherapist, divorce mum, and founder of a neuroscience‑led approach to supporting children through family breakdown.

Together, they explore what the research actually says about children and divorce, challenging some of the most common myths parents hear, including the idea that “children are resilient.” Hannah explains why resilience isn’t innate, but something that is built, and how the right support can make all the difference.

This episode is packed with practical, research‑backed insights for parents navigating separation, co‑parenting and child arrangements, including:

• How divorce impacts a child’s developing brain
• Why children “act out”, withdraw or become clingy during separation
• The hand model of the brain and what “flipping your lid” really means
• How parental stress affects children’s emotional regulation
• Why children struggle with transitions between two homes
• Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment in children
• How parents can regulate their own emotions to support their child
• What children need to feel safe, secure and emotionally connected
• How therapeutic (neuroscience‑informed) mediation differs from traditional mediation
• Why children only need one regulated, informed parent to thrive

Hannah also shares her own deeply moving experience of going through divorce as a parent, and how applying neuroscience‑led tools transformed not only her children’s wellbeing, but her entire approach to family life.

Whether you’re at the beginning of a separation, struggling with co‑parenting, navigating handovers between homes, or simply worried about how your child is coping, this episode offers clarity, reassurance and hope – grounded in science, empathy and real‑world experience.

🔗 Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_strong_therapist/

🔗Visit Hannah's website for information on her membership, free masterclasses, 1to1 support and 7 step programme: https://www.mythrivingchild.co/

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In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, host Kimberley Davies is joined by content creator Laura Mountford, better known as Laura Cleanaholic, to explore how cleaning, decluttering and caring for your home can become a powerful form of self‑care during relationship breakdown, separation and divorce.

Laura shares her personal story of living in a controlling relationship, feeling isolated from friends and family, and how small, intentional cleaning rituals helped her regain control, regulate her nervous system and protect her mental health during an incredibly difficult time. What began as a coping mechanism later became the foundation for her successful career as a cleaning and home influencer, after leaving an 18‑year corporate career to pursue a more aligned life.

Together, Kim and Laura discuss:

• Recognising controlling behaviour and unhealthy relationship dynamics
• Why cleaning and decluttering can support mental health during separation
• How home routines can restore a sense of control, safety and calm
• Practical cleaning hacks and time‑saving tips for busy parents
• Decluttering strategies when selling a family home after divorce
• How to emotionally and practically prepare for a fresh start in a new home
• Why caring for your space is caring for yourself

This episode is especially valuable for anyone navigating divorce, separation, emotional abuse recovery, co‑parenting transitions, downsizing, or moving home, as well as those interested in the link between home environment, mindset and wellbeing.

✨ Laura also shares accessible, realistic advice for people who don’t love cleaning — from mindset shifts and affordable products to simple routines that fit into real life.

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Separation and divorce can turn life upside down—emotionally, mentally and physically. In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, family lawyer Kimberley Davies is joined by Vick Hazell-Pierce, personal trainer and wellness coach, to explore how women can protect their wellbeing during relationship breakdown without pressure, perfection, or punishing routines.

If fitness has fallen off your radar, self‑care feels impossible, or you’re just trying to survive one day at a time, this episode offers practical, compassionate and realistic tools to help you stay grounded when life feels chaotic.

Together, Kimberley and Vick unpack why movement is not a luxury, how tiny habits can become powerful anchors during divorce, and how to care for your nervous system when stress, grief and overwhelm take over.

In this episode, we cover:

1. How divorce and separation impact physical health, energy, confidence and identity

2. Why realistic fitness beats extreme workouts, especially during emotional upheaval

3. Simple movement ideas when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed or short on time

4. Using walking, strength training, yoga and gentle routines to regulate stress

5. How movement supports mental health, anxiety and emotional regulation

6. Practical tips for rebuilding confidence after heartbreak or a controlling relationship

7. The role of diet, nourishment and self‑worth during high‑stress periods

8. Nervous system tools including box breathing, grounding techniques and journaling

9. Why self‑care is essential—not indulgent—during divorce

This episode is especially helpful for women navigating separation, co‑parenting, identity shifts, or major life transitions who want to feel stronger without adding more pressure to an already full plate.

🔗 Follow Vick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vick.hp/

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Money is one of the most stressful and emotional aspects of divorce — and even people who understand finance can make costly decisions when they’re in survival mode.

In this episode of the Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, divorce lawyer Kimberley Davies is joined by Kevin White, a highly experienced UK financial advisor, wealth manager, and creator of the widely followed Magic Money Tips on TikTok.

Kevin brings a rare and valuable perspective: over 25 years of professional financial planning experience, combined with first‑hand experience of divorce. Together, they unpack why financial decisions during separation are so often driven by emotion, how common financial knowledge gaps can impact divorce outcomes, and what you can do to protect your financial future.

This episode is essential listening for anyone going through divorce, separation, or major life change — especially if you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or embarrassed about money.

🔍 Key topics covered in this episode:

• Why money feels so overwhelming during divorce and separation

• The biggest financial mistakes people make during emotionally charged divorces

• Real‑life lessons from Kevin’s own divorce and the power of hindsight

• How emotional stress affects financial decision‑making

• Why pensions are often misunderstood (and how this impacts divorce settlements)

• Common post‑separation financial oversights, including tax codes and marriage allowance

• Why many people — particularly women — feel less confident managing finances

• Practical financial education tips to rebuild confidence after divorce

• Kevin’s most underrated money habit and why it matters more than income

• The biggest “wealth killers” people overlook (including car finance)

• Expert advice for starting over financially after divorce or separation
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Kevin also explains why his financial education videos have helped hundreds of thousands of people, why his tax code content went viral, and how better financial education can prevent long‑term financial damage after divorce.

This conversation focuses on clarity, confidence, and empowerment — helping listeners understand that not knowing everything about money is normal, and that support and education can radically change your future.

👉 If you’re navigating divorce finances, pensions, or life after separation — this episode will help you slow down, take control, and make better financial decisions.

🔗 Follow Kevin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@magicmoneytips

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In this candid and deeply moving episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, comedian and bestselling author Helen Thorn shares her personal journey through sudden divorce, grief, single motherhood, dating, fitness transformation, and rediscovering herself.

Helen talks openly about

• Coping with shock, betrayal, and the grief cycle
• Using humour to survive difficult life changes
• Dating after divorce and protecting your children emotionally
• Letting go of shame, perfection, and “holding it together”
• Building resilience and confidence one step at a time
• Her bestselling books Get Divorced, Be Happy and How to Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger

This episode is honest, funny, emotional, and packed with reassurance for anyone navigating separation, divorce, or major personal upheaval.

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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

Follow Marcie on Instagram: @thecoparentway

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