Russell-Cooke solicitors, Susannah Foden and Shabnam Ali-Khan, discuss drinking culture at legal events, the harm alcohol can cause as well as alternatives to alcoholic beverages and alcohol led events.

In this episode of ‘Let’s Talk’, Hannah Minty, partner in the family team at Russell-Cooke speaks to Sally Nash, a family lawyer and partner at Gilson Gray.

Hannah and Sally discuss the legal position of cohabitants on the breakdown of a relationship in Scotland.  They cover:

• The need for reform in England and Wales and the renewed calls for a framework of basic protections for cohabiting couples now that progress has been made in other areas of family law like ‘no fault’ divorce;
• The legal framework in Scotland and the provision available to separated couples who have cohabited under the  Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006;
• How the Scottish provisions work on a practical basis;
• The call for reform in Scotland and how this might shape the legal protection offered there

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 In this follow up podcast (listen to part 1), Hannah Minty and Gareth Ledsham re-examine the cross-over between succession law and family law in dealing with issues that arise when a child habitually resident in England and Wales becomes the legal owner of property abroad.  They look at the recent case in which Gareth was instructed of Re BC (A Child), where a Specific Issue Order was secured under the Children Act 1989 and consider the useful guidance provided by Mr Justice Peel on the procedure to be followed in these hybrid applications. 

In this series of podcasts, partner Hannah Field from our family law team and divorce consultant and coach Rhiannon Ford discuss the role of a divorce consultant and the benefits using a consultant can have when dealing  with a number of common problems and issues that might potentially disrupt a relationship or lead to divorce. View all podcasts in the current series.

In this podcast we cover:

• Talking about arrangements for children and how to work these out
• What are parenting plans and how do these work
• Suggestions of what could go into a successful parenting plan

In this series of podcasts, partner Hannah Field from our family law team and divorce consultant and coach Rhiannon Ford discuss the role of a divorce consultant and the benefits using a consultant can have when dealing  with a number of common problems and issues that might potentially disrupt a relationship or lead to divorce.

In this podcast we cover:

• How to tell children about a separation
• Recommendations on resources to assist with difficult conversations
• Discussing the reactions and how to manage them

In this series of podcasts, partner Hannah Field from our family law team and divorce consultant and coach Rhiannon Ford discuss the role of a divorce consultant and the benefits using a consultant can have when dealing  with a number of common problems and issues that might potentially disrupt a relationship or lead to divorce. 

In this podcast we cover:

• How can a divorce consultant provide practical support once the divorce and financial settlement has been resolved
• What are the key things a divorce consultant can help with post divorce and how this benefits clients

In this series of podcasts, partner Hannah Field from our family law team and divorce consultant and coach Rhiannon Ford discuss the role of a divorce consultant and the benefits using a consulant can have as well as running through how to deal with a number of common problems and issues that might potentially disrupt a relationship or lead to divorce.

In this podcast we cover:

• Providing practical help and support for preparing for court
• How a divorce consultant can assist when a solicitor can not

In this series of podcasts, partner Hannah Field from our family law team and divorce consultant and coach Rhiannon Ford discuss the role of a divorce consultant and the benefits using a consultant can have when dealing  with a number of common problems and issues that might potentially disrupt a relationship or lead to divorce. 

In this podcast we cover:

• Supporting clients who want to make the decision to leave a marriage
• Helping them to manage feelings of guilt and understating the impact it could have on their judgement
• Giving practical advice about managing feelings and dealing with bringing the relationship to an end

In this series of podcasts, partner Hannah Field from our family law team and divorce consultant and coach Rhiannon Ford discuss the role of a divorce consultant and the benefits using a consultant can have when dealing  with a number of common problems and issues that might potentially disrupt a relationship or lead to divorce. View all podcasts in the current series.

In the second in the series Hannah and Rhiannon discuss the benefits of a solicitor and a divorce consultant working together when dealing with a client who is separating from a controlling and abusive partner.

High Court considers whether court-approved divorce settlement can be challenged by new spouse under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) Act 1975

Hannah Minty and Gareth Ledsham consider the implications for family lawyers and for private client lawyers following the recent decision in Sismey v Salandron [2021] 10 WLUK 372