By Family Matters by SKB Law
The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
Did you know that when you make an application for a court order in relation to many types of family law disputes, you must show the court that you attended a mediation meeting?
In this episode, Sarah chats to experienced mediator, Derek Mason about the role of mediation in divorce and asks whether we need more culturally responsive mediators? They explore recurring themes in family breakdowns such as power struggles and parenting rights and offer guidance for anyone going through divorce or separation.
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Mediators facilitate a purposeful conversation. They encourage couples to share their concerns and resolve any disagreements. Once you reach an agreement, a solicitor to make any agreement legally binding.
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Your home is often one of the biggest assets you own. And your mortgage might be your largest debt. So it makes sense that one of the biggest questions people have when they split up is…what happens to the home?
In this episode, Sarah chats to mortgage brokers Pam and Amandeep about how they help their South Asian clients buy, sell or remortgage a home. They touch on some of the practical considerations around buying your first home after a divorce, including what it means for your credit rating, advice for older buyers and whether your family can help you with a deposit. They discuss some of the most common scenarios:
NOTE: Please note this episode is not intended to replace legal or financial advice. It is pre-recorded so always check current mortgage rates or products with your broker or financial institution.
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If you’ve listened to Family Matters, you’ll know that Sarah usually talks to guests about divorce or separation. In this episode Sarah talks to Dr. Hafeez Ahmed, a UK-based dentist about the impact of childhood trauma on his marriage. Dr Ahmed offers candid reflections about his journey and how processing his trauma started a journey of healing himself and his marriage.
Content Warning: this episode contains themes of childhood abuse, bullying and trauma.
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With over 126million posts on Instagram alone, it's no secret, weddings and bridal make up are a huge industry. In this episode Sarah chats to award-winning make up artist Zahida Ashraf about marriage trends, life after the Lamborghinis and why you need to protect yourself financially before your wedding.
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What happens when a matchmaker meets a divorce lawyer? In this episode Sarah chats to Adeem Younis, award-winning founder of SingleMuslim.com, the world's leading matchmaking site for Muslims. Between them, they've helped thousands of couples at the start or end of their relationship. In this special conversation, they share their advice on finding love, marriage trends and why having uncomfortable conversations are so important to healthy relationships.
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Welcome back to Season 2 of Family Matters, the podcast by Sarah Khan-Bashir. In this season, Sarah talks to some amazing guests, including a matchmaker, a make up artist and a mediator. Our first episode begins with Sarah sharing why she started the podcast and how she hopes we can shift the conversation around divorce and separation. If you’re new to Family Matters, please be sure to listen to the stories featured in our first season. Thank you for joining us.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to forensic accountant Zachary Iqbal about dividing finances fairly. Forensic accountants follow the money - they trace assets, value businesses and interrogate the accounts. Listen to Sarah and Zach's insights, understand what counts as marital assets and learn what steps you can take if you suspect your partner of under-valuing or hiding assets.
Zachary Iqbal is an Accredited Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales. He trained with Deloitte International before working with companies across the UK, including Linklaters and Mishcon de Reya. He has led some of the UK's largest audits and worked on multi-million pound forensic investigations.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to documentary producer and director Sally Ogden about her experience coparenting her daughter.
Sarah and Sally first met in 2017 during the making of a Channel 4 documentary about unregistered marriages. Sally shares her journey from getting early legal advice from Sarah to avoiding family court and creating a positive coparenting relationship for her daughter. They share practical insights and tips for anyone with children who may be going through a separation or divorce.
If you'd like to learn more about coparenting, please visit our website for more information and free guides, including:
Sally also mentions the support she received from Relate - learn more about their work here.
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Everyone deals with the end of a relationship differently. Talking about your feelings or seeking professional help isn't easy. In this episode Sarah talks to therapist Imran Manzoor. Imran is the lead therapist of Breaking the Silence, an organisation he created almost ten years ago in response to the lack of mental health services for South Asian men.
Listen as they talk about fatherhood, fast cars, the relationship between sons and mothers...and living life on your terms. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
Imran is the founder and lead therapist at Breaking the Silence, a service supporting men from Asian communities who experience issues in adulthood as a consequence of childhood trauma and abuse. Breaking the Silence started as a local provision in 2012 and now has a national remit, serving on the Ministry of Justice's funded ‘Male Survivor Partnership’. If you'd like to learn more or contact their team, visit: http://www.breaking-the-silence.org.uk/?page_id=19
SKB Law is a specialist family law firm supporting clients across England & Wales. Follow us at https://skblawfirm.co.uk/familymatters/
The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.