In the next episode of our bitesize series Candid Questions Zoe and Sara explore how you can protect your pension interests on separation and divorce.

In this episode, Kimberley speaks with David Hole,

In our latest episode, Kim and Grant look at a new exciting and innovative approach when a couple are separating and are looking to sort out their finances and the arrangements for their family moving forwards in a constructive and amicable way where they can come together to meet one lawyer to get the advice and assistance they need to help them reach an agreement on whatever issues they may face.

In the first of our bitesize series Candid Questions Zoe and Sara explore how the court determines who gets to keep the house during a divorce.

Emma and Lucy consider what you should think about before you buy a house with someone else, including when one contributes more to the purchase price, if parent wants to help that couple to buy and what should happen in the event of a death.

In this episode, Kimberley and Dawn talk about the things you need to think about before taking your child abroad.  Many parents mistakenly assume they can take their child on holiday without the other’s permission and that is not always the case. The consequences can be dire and so it is important you are well prepared.  If you want to move abroad permanently with your child then you really need to reflect on what is best for your child.  Kimberley and Dawn discuss all the legalities so that informed choices can be made.

In this episode, Kimberley talks to Adam Scott, a specialist private client solicitor in relation to wills, estate planning and all the other related matters you need to think about when going through a separation.  This is a really useful episode to highlight some of the things that can be overlooked when facing a relationship breakdown.

Kim and Laura explain what to expect from your initial individual mediation appointment – known as a MIAM (a Mediation, Information and Assessment Meeting). This is a helpful episode to help you prepare for your appointment, and find out more about how the mediation process works. 

The information in this podcast does not constitute legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

Andrew and Grant consider the much loved family pet and what you may want to consider if your relationship ends, such as who gets the dog, who is going to pay the vet’s bill and who has “walkie” rights.

Kimberley and Grant look at how mediation works when relationships end and there are changes in the family unit. Emotions run high when a couple are facing a divorce and talking face to face can be really difficult. Sometimes the couple need help to get discussions going on matters arising from their separation and to focus on what really matters which is where mediations comes in.