In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard and based in their London office, explains the key principles and framework underpinning child maintenance claims.

This is a broad topic, so this episode only deals in part and mainly focuses on the Child Maintenance Service's role and the reported case CB v KB [2019] EWFC 78, which in some ways has created more difficulties when assessing the court's discretion in determining 'top up' orders.

Natasha has been working exclusively in Family Law for 10 years, with a plethora of experience in all types of family related problems. Should you wish to get in touch with her, please feel free to do so via her Instagram account: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email at: [email protected]

In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, explains the considerations which must be taken when applying at court for a Legal Services Order.

The caselaw is highlighted as to the criterion which must be adhered with when making such an application as well as the practicalities of making the application form and statement itself.

As ever, Natasha will explain the process and the need for attempts to negotiate prior to making an application at court.

Natasha solely practises in Family Law and has specialist knowledge in this area of expertise. Natasha has been a Partner since 2019 and has worked exclusively in Family Law since 2013. Her views are expressed from her own experience. If any listener has further queries or wishes to engage with Natasha then she may be contacted via her Instagram account: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: [email protected]

Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, presents to you a role on episode on finding of fact hearings in the family courts. The emphasis is on this particular Court of Appeal case, given its significance in steering the family courts into a directions which does not overlook circumstances where there is a series of events pointing towards abuse.

There is a clear tension between the need to uphold the paramountcy principle underpinning the Children Act 1989 in ensuring a child's welfare is at the forefront of the court's decision-making, the court's lack of judicial availability where there are several allegations and in the construct of how such facts are devised.

Natasha will examine the impact of the four cases heard before the Court of Appeal judges, examining key paragraphs and also look towards how these might synergise with the recent enactment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

Natasha can be contacted via her Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: [email protected]

Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, welcomes you to this episode of her podcast on the operation and construct of Fact Find Hearings which operate in the family courts to determine allegations of domestic abuse.

Natasha takes you through the considerations that need to be taken from the start of your application, such as completing the Form C1A and the operation of family courts in ironing out such abuse before any arrangements for a child may be determined.

Natasha goes through examples of instances of abuse which the court may not consider as relevant or sufficiently connected to the judge's determining of the main question arising from the application. Natasha also defines and describes the importance and relevance of a Scott Schedule for the court's perusal within the Fact Find.

Further, Natasha goes through a landmark case of Mr Justice Hayden at the Royal Courts of Justice, London, F v M [2021] EWFC and of the importance of his decision with regards to instances where coercive control features as a form of abuse.

If you have any queries arising from her podcast, please contact her via her Instagram account: @natashathefamilylawyer or email: [email protected]

Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, explains the nature and process of obtaining a Non-Molestation or Occupation Order, otherwise known as protective injunctions, from the family courts.

Starting from the top to bottom, Natasha goes through the legislation underpinning the framework and of the factors you need to consider if applying at court.

As well as going through this in detail, Natasha explains what a defendant to an application ought to do to disprove the allegations.

Should there be any queries arising from this episode, Natasha can be contacted via her Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: [email protected]

This episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard. In this episode, Natasha discusses the principles underpinning the Children Act 1989 when considering an application under Section 8 for a Child Arrangements Order. Taking you through the form C100 and considering any concurrent matters such as allegations of harm which should be completed separately and alongside this form, it is a snapshot introduction to the process.

If you have any questions, you may contact Natasha either via email: [email protected] or via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer

This episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard. Natasha has extensive experience in representing clients who apply for permission for leave to remove children permanently from the jurisdiction. Of particular significance is the case of Tigipko, which involved naming abductors where the children's whereabouts were known - an unprecedented outcome in family law which should assist for future cases involving heinous individuals who ignore legal process and rules.

In this episode, Natasha summarises the key principles underpinning the decision-making of the Court and in relation to how to map out a plan for such an application. The stakes are at their highest with these cases and so it is important to think things through thoroughly and properly.

If you have further queries, Natasha can be contacted via email: [email protected] or via Instagram @natashathefamilylawyer

This episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard.

The episode sets out details of how to complete your Form E which is the underpinning Statement within financial remedy proceedings.

The most difficult questions are considered, so as to give the listener an understanding of what to spend time on and what information is relevant and critical in assisting the user, depending on various sets of circumstances.

If you have further queries, Natasha can be contacted via email: [email protected] or via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer 

Natasha Slabas, a Family Partner at DMH Stallard, London presents episode 2 of the podcast which strives to make family law in the UK easier to understand.

In this episode, Natasha goes through the entire court process of how to apply for a Financial Order in the family courts in England and Wales. It is a snapshot of the steps you will need to take and assumes "smooth sailing".

Natasha will be taking questions in the future episodes, for those of you who have any.

If you have further queries, Natasha can be contacted via email: [email protected] or via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer 

This first episode introduces me, the speaker, Natasha Slabas, as I describe the methodology for starting a petition for a divorce in the U.K. I am a Family Partner working at DMH Stallard, London.

I know the process of divorce is daunting and confusing on top of the fact you are probably in a bad emotional space. I attempt to break down the main elements of the petition itself into a detailed and clear, explanatory bitesize version of advice so that you may think about where to start with your divorce, with reference to specific caselaw where appropriate.

The aim of the podcast is to help those who are unfamiliar with family law in understanding what issues lie ahead. It is a snapshot into the area of law and is intended to be given in a simple manner.

If you have any further questions, please contact me via email: [email protected] or via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer