The Family Law Podcast

By Pump Court Chambers

The Family Team at Pump Court Chambers present this weekly podcast featuring discussion of a variety of topics from across the spectrum of family law, joined by regular expert guests.

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The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.

The Family Law Podcast episodes:

August 04, 2025 Introducing the Cohabitation Team
Maria, Samara and Tara of Pump Court join the pod for a special episode celebrating the launch of Pump Court Chambers' cohabitation team. We talk through what the team offers and the wide-ranging role that ENE can play, not just in TLATA or Schedule 1 cases but for suitable child arrangements disputes as well. We also talk through the latest opinions on cohabitation law reform and whether law-makers should allow for an element of personal autonomy when making the much-needed changes proposed.
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40min
July 28, 2025 Standish Returns
The one you've all been waiting for... The UKSC handed down judgment in Standish v Standish on 2 July and the Family Law Podcast responded by rallying the troops and calling in reinforcements from Alex Brereton at Hunters solicitors to help talk through the ramifications of the Supreme Court's decision. We go through the litigation in the High Court and EWCA (quickly, don't worry) and then come to the meat of the matter and what the Supreme Court decided. We discuss whether it has really helped matters or whether the concept of matrimonialisation is in fact more discretionary than ever. The podcast ends with some invaluable insights from guest counsel Geoffrey Kelly and Maria Henty, as well as from Alex, as to how to run a case where you're seeking to ring-fence assets, or the reverse. A potted summary of a refreshingly short judgment and expert tips - what's not to love!
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36min
July 21, 2025 Parental Alienation
Catherine Ellis of Pump Court joins host Mark Ablett for the triumphant return of the Family Law Podcast for its 9th series. This week, the topic for discussion is parental alienation, particularly in light of the FJC guidance issued in December 2024. The podcast talks through the guidance and Catherine gives invaluable tips for running a parental alienation case, or when not to run one. We also discuss the role of experts, in light of the President's decision in Re C and the timing and scope of any instruction in this context. The guidance makes clear that true parental alienation cases are few and far between, but in practice the issue rears its head on a near daily basis - not one to be missed!
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30min
November 11, 2024 Pump Court Family Law Podcast – Sir Nicholas Francis
In a special ‘Live from the Connaught’ edition of the podcast, recorded at our Annual Family Finance seminar, Edward Boydell KC interviews Sir Nicholas Francis, recently retired from the Bench, about the life, work and pressures of being a High Court judge.
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25min
October 02, 2024 Private FDRs and the settlement pilot
This week, the Pump Court Family Law podcast hosted a very special guest, the formidable Samantha Hillas KC from St John’s buildings. Listen to Sam talk to host Tara Lyons about her views on private FDRs and an important emerging pilot aimed at assisting litigants in persons in settling their cases early and at minimum cost. A must listen.
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24min
September 25, 2024 Barder events
In an all-host affair, Tara Lyons hosts Mark Ablett to discuss his new book about Barder events in financial remedy proceedings. Mark discusses his view on the definitive test for a Barder application, having considered 35 years of case law in writing his book. The pod in particular discusses foreseeability and the seemingly variable standard applied in the case law, depending on what the Barder event is. A worthwhile listen for any financial remedies practitioner and for anyone who wishes to know more, Mark's book is available on Amazon now.
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31min
August 28, 2024 Standish
Maria Henty of Pump Court joins host Mark Ablett to talk all things Standish following the Court of Appeal's decision early this year. The podcast discusses the concept of matrimonialisation as well as a reality check in terms of how often these arguments will generally be relevant in the run of the mill cases. Maria and Mark give insight as to how they have seen the decision in Standish play out in their own practices, as well as commenting on HHJ Hess' decision of RM v WP, which endorsed Standish in particular in relation to the family home.
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28min
July 05, 2024 NCDR and the new FPR rules
Host Mark Ablett is joined by Annie Ward and Rebekah Batt of Pump Court to consider the latest rule changes to encourage NCDR in the Family Court. Annie and Rebekah bring different perspectives, Annie being an arbitrator, Rebekah being at the coalface with cases that ought to explore NCDR but frequently do not due to (misplaced?) costs concerns. The podcast considers how the new rules have applied so far, what further changes might be made and the different forms of NCDR available. Recent cases, e.g. NA v LA [2024] EWFC 113, have made clear that issues such as non-disclosure will not make a case in and of itself unsuitable for NCDR and practitioners need to be aware of Form FM5 and the court's ability to adjourn proceedings for NCDR.

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30min
January 18, 2024 Cohabitation Law Reform
Host Mark Ablett is joined by Graeme Fraser (BBS Law) and Victoria Clarke (Elite Law) to discuss Resolutions Vision for Family Justice, in particular those elements affecting cohabiting couples. Both Graeme and Victoria sit on the Resolution Cohabitation Committee and it will quickly become apparent to listeners what they think of the current state of the law. The pod discusses the need for wholesale change as well as the current deficiencies and frank unfairness in an increasingly out of date Schedule 1 as well as whether child maintenance should be returned to the Family Court's jurisdiction. This is undoubtedly an area of law crying out for change and the podcast was privileged to host two of those at the forefront of this change.
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41min
October 10, 2023 Learning to laugh after baby loss
Following up from our podcast on George's Law, Pump Court was pleased to welcome Keeley Lengthorn of Taylor Rose MW back to the podcast, this time joined by Ashleigh Ulyssess who is an Operations Manager and Sands Befriender. Both were speaking to Imogen Robins in connection with Baby Loss Week. Listeners should be warned that this podcast may be triggering for those who have experienced baby loss. Following up from George's Law, this podcast is also not about family law but it is an important issue which affects families and we hope listeners agree that these incredibly brave women deserve this platform to tell their story and continue to raise awareness.
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37min

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FAQs about The Family Law Podcast:

How many episodes does The Family Law Podcast have?

More shows like The Family Law Podcast

UK Law Weekly

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