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No longer the preserve of the ultra- wealthy, prenups, postnups and petnups are on the rise. But what are they, what can they cover, and do they stand up in court? Take a listen as Matt & Liza dive into nuptial agreements, the advantages, the challenges, and the laws surrounding them. Along with when and how they are useful, especially for people marrying later in life, wanting to protect family assets or preserve inheritance for their kids, and when they are not. Conversation then moves to the rise of the petnup, how pets are viewed in divorce, the need to recognise the importance of people’s fur-babies, and whether this will change over time. Before closing, with a discussion around the pitfalls of making these agreements legally binding, and surprise guest appearances from Matt’s dog Crumble and Liza’s dog, Duke. 00:00 What is a prenup? What is a postnup? 01:22 Why would you get a prenup or postnup? 01:38 What are the advantages of prenups and postnups? 04:16 What are the disadvantages of prenups and postnups? 05:52 What is the law surrounding prenups and postnups? 11:44 What are the benefits of prenups? 15:00 Who should consider a prenup or postnup? 16:05 The role of property, unequal assets, inheritance, marrying later in life, and second and third marriages 17:39 What are the challenges of a prenup and postnup? 20:00 The importance of review dates within a prenup and postnup 23:47 The importance of understanding the power of these agreements 23:51 Celebrity prenups and postnups are sometimes not helpful 24:31 Prenups can be for everyone - it's about setting expectations. 24:49 Protecting family wealth, trusts and inheritance 25:58 What is a petnup? 26:25 Pets in divorce proceedings 27:44 Are petnups legally binding? 29:08 A final hearing about a dog 29:54 Should prenups and postnups become legally binding? 30:34 The importance of safeguards and disclosure to protect vulnerable people Additional information What is a prenup? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twKKM-kL5Uc A guide to prenups https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Client-Guide-What-is-a-Prenup-Agreement.pdf Five reasons to get a prenup https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/blog/2021/08/06/5-reasons-a-nuptial-agreement-may-be-right-for-you/ Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

A staggering 95% of survivors of domestic abuse experience economic abuse, leaving them isolated, trapped, dependent and confused. So, we asked Tamsin Caine, a Chartered Financial Planner from Smart Divorce, to join us to look at how to recognise the signs of economic abuse and what you can do about it. A financial specialist in advising people going through a divorce or separation. Tamsin covers: And, a powerful message for survivors on how to rebuild your life following the abuse to create a financially stable and safe life. Support with economic abuse Economic abuse rarely happens in isolation. It often occurs alongside other forms of domestic abuse. If you are in immediate danger, call the police on 999. You can access help and support from the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or the Mankind Initiative support helpline: 01823 334 244 For support with economic abuse, please contact the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, at https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ and Respect: Mens Advice Line: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/legal-information/economic-abuse-steps-to-economic-safety/ Additional information https://bit.ly/3v7uAA4https://bit.ly/3ROxpyQhttps://youtu.be/bto4CXasGz0https://bit.ly/3veGwzRhttps://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9k Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

Surrogacy is a wonderful way for people to build their family outside traditional norms, but it comes with legal complexities that often surprise people. In this episode, Matt & Liza were delighted to welcome Andrew Powell, one of the country’s leading children's law barristers from 4PB, who specialises in surrogacy law, to explore how surrogacy works in the UK and internationally. An expert on surrogacy and the modern family, Andrew covers: And closes with the joy of building your family through surrogacy and the wonderful gift it can bring, and key takeaways for anyone considering surrogacy. You can access the full details of how to obtain parental responsibility in England & Wales following surrogacy here. Additional resources https://youtu.be/30A3rHm-Z4ghttps://youtu.be/8AJmaurSDzYhttps://youtu.be/quENvsYUAU4https://bit.ly/3uPkX9v🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

One in 6-7 men is a domestic abuse survivor*, but only half of male victims (49%) fail to tell anyone they are a victim. Stigma, fear, shame, misinformation and societal pressures all contribute to men suffering in silence and not reporting their perpetrator. In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza were joined by Tom Nash, aka Mr Divorce Coach, a specialist Divorce, Separation and Family Coach, to talk through the challenges faced by men struggling and trapped in abusive relationships. Using his expertise and insight from supporting male clients, Tom talks about the different types of abuse, red flags and signs to look for, and the far-reaching and life-changing impact. The conversation then turns to what holds men back from reporting abuse, and that men actually want to talk, they just need a safe and non-judgmental place to do so. Before exploring the different support available, and how to plan and create a safe exit strategy. If you are in immediate danger of domestic abuse, please call 999 and ask for the police, or alternatively you can access support at: Mankind Initiative support helpline: 01823 334 244 and Respect, mens advice line: 0808 801 0327. Or visit: mankind.org.uk and mensadviceline.org.uk/ Additional resources https://youtu.be/mdZQzIDksRshttps://youtu.be/bto4CXasGz0https://youtu.be/qxb6TTC3Ujwhttps://bit.ly/3ROxpyQhttps://bit.ly/3veGwzRhttps://bit.ly/472zXhdhttps://youtu.be/Yv2pHLV43k4🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎧 Listen to our podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3L6VFcE 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

Divorce and separation can be difficult for any child, but supporting teenagers through it can bring a host of different issues. In this episode, Matt & Liza were joined by one of the UK's leading relationship and family coaches, Nichole Farrow, as she shared her advice on how to support teenagers, including the best way to tell them, how to avoid overexposing them to what is happening, the importance of putting in boundaries, and creating a safe space to enable them to share their views. She also discusses role-modelling the right behaviours, showing your emotions, helping them build positive support networks (and real people, not just online), and solid examples of how to meet them where they are to rebuild connection and trust. Additional resources https://bit.ly/41vTaa3https://youtu.be/b10mkX4Y3oghttps://bit.ly/484giyDhttps://bit.ly/3MdX4y4🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎧 Listen to our podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3L6VFcE 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

Reaching a financial settlement in divorce requires people to gather a wealth of information and paperwork, so they have a clear picture of their finances and the evidence required to complete the 30-page plus daunting Form E. In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza offer practical advice to help people prepare, including where to start, what the process to reach a settlement is, the role of financial disclosure, how to complete the Form E, what information you need to gather, and what you can do if your ex won’t provide the information. They also cover how to work out your future financial needs, the importance of thinking long-term, not just short-term, why you should make the agreement legally binding through a consent order, and then close with their top tips to help get you moving. Additional resources https://bit.ly/3Tsvql7https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9khttps://bit.ly/41ryik4https://youtu.be/SHADBMdHf4Y?si=xodKZkigxaAZvsgdhttps://youtu.be/ixzT30CyMo0https://youtu.be/-FlSjw4tTXM🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one https://mailchi.mp/69a5d247d3ba/stowetalks 🎧 Listen to our podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3L6VFcE 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, we welcomed Jodie Phelps, a leading Financial Planner, about the importance of, and how to achieve financial wellbeing following a divorce or separation. We begin our chat exploring what lies beneath financial well-being, the importance of understanding your relationship with money, managing your mindset, and identifying and learning to avoid your spending triggers. Jodie then turns to where to start when faced with managing your finances solo - don’t bury your head in the sand, get everything out on the table, take it step by step and plan, plan and plan some more. Jam packed with practical tips, she goes on to share her advice on how to create a realistic budget you can stick to, how to become more financial savvy, and the top things you need to focus on to create financial well-being. You can download Jodie’s budget planner here - https://bit.ly/3vCGaU0 Additional resources https://bit.ly/3Tsvql7https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9khttps://bit.ly/41ryik4https://youtu.be/SHADBMdHf4Y?si=xodKZkigxaAZvsgdhttps://youtu.be/ixzT30CyMo0🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎧 Listen to our podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3L6VFcE 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, Matt & Liza were thrilled to be joined by award-winning comedian and creator of global hit podcast and book The Breakup Monologues, Rosie Wilby, to look at the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community during a relationship breakdown. Rosie shares her passion for understanding the impact of heart break, before exploring monogamy, the history of relationships in the community, the various forms of cheating, how lesbians pioneered conscious uncoupling way before Gwyneth Paltrow, and how the gay community approaches the adversity caused by separating differently. She explores the expectation that marriage and relationships are considered the ultimate goal, especially for women, so it can considered a crashing failure when it falls apart. And that whilst tough, you can find joy in heartbreak, and embrace freedom and growth in the vibrant period afterwards. Rosie closes with the unique challenges that arise when separating in a smaller, tight-knit community, the pressure to remain on good terms, different reasons for separating, potential lack of family support, fighting over family pets, and the challenges that surrogacy and IVF may bring. Additional resources You can buy Rosie's book The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak here https://youtu.be/nmXO_2Rgv70https://youtu.be/EhFpi8K9VZQhttps://youtu.be/30A3rHm-Z4ghttps://youtu.be/8AJmaurSDzYhttps://youtu.be/quENvsYUAU4 🎬 Watch more on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza explore the rising popularity of DIY divorces, how and when they work well, and the common dangers and pitfalls. They explain what a DIY divorce is, the current online process, and the difficulties that can arise from the implications of not completing the paperwork correctly in the beginning. They then turn to the numerous problems that can be caused by not getting legal advice on your finances, including inheritance and Wills, protecting yourself from future claims from your ex-spouse, and the dangers of ignoring any pensions, before looking at how to resolve issues around any children, and the importance of a parenting plan. To close, they explore people’s options if they cannot afford a lawyer, how you can use a lawyer for certain elements of the process to save money, for example initial advice or help with a consent order application, the perils of low-cost online services offering ‘quickie divorces’, and how mediation can help. Additional resources Where do I start? A beginner’s guide to divorce: https://youtu.be/EhFpi8K9VZQ Dealing with pensions in divorce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz2h2QcU82M Taking control of your finances on separation - https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9k Representing yourself in the family court: https://youtu.be/dZJnKIbZ2ok How mediation can help you separate: https://youtu.be/c3S6BERlqpU 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎧 Listen to our podcast on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3L6VFcE 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In the second part of this episode, Dr Supriya McKenna, a highly experienced specialist narcissism expert, continues to share her advice and practical tools and techniques for people trying to parent alongside a narcissist. (You can access the first part of this episode here.) We pick the conversation back up as she explores the role of parallel parenting and how to help children understand the narcissist behaviours and deal with the way they respond by validating their experience and emotions. She then continues with tips and advice on how to manage communication with the narcissist, how to keep any contact to a complete minimum, the importance of changing your response, and the power of the grey rock technique. She explains the power of learning how to build resilience and take back your power, so that you can raise the threshold of what triggers you, how to manage anxiety and fear by labelling and understanding your emotional responses, and using breath work, mediation and mindfulness to support you. And finally, she talks about the role of the family court, how it is rarely a salvation, but that detailed child arrangements orders for parenting plans can buy you a couple of years of reduced conflict. She closes with the final thoughts that this too shall pass, children grow up, the narcissist influence often fades and there is hope. Dr Supriya’s previous podcasts Divorcing or separating from a narcissist https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MnW2zFD0baQXlJypdg4EA?si=7e889fac72534004 Rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tma50Liy4cBGFTVwwcWnP?si=87295b59f67d4c53 Additional resources Divorcing or separating from a narcissist - https://youtu.be/rCCfyHHKCfk Understanding toxic relationships - https://youtu.be/p0DFdr9PDEM Rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse: https://youtu.be/Yv2pHLV43k4 Domestic abuse: how can a family lawyer help? https://youtu.be/bto4CXasGz0 Representing yourself in the family court: https://youtu.be/dZJnKIbZ2ok 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In the first of this two-parter episode, Matt and Liza were delighted to be joined again by Dr Supriya McKenna, a highly experienced specialist narcissism expert, as she shares her advice and practical tools and techniques for people trying to parent alongside a narcissist. Building on our previous conversations (see links below to listen if you’ve not already), Dr Supriya starts by explaining what narcissistic personality disorder is, what drives them, and how this manifests in their behaviour, especially during divorce and parenting. She talks through how you can never co-parent with a narcissist, how they weaponise their children, and the range of emotional, financial and legal abuse you may experience, with specific examples ranging from false allegations to discredit you to withholding passports. She rounds off part one with tips and advice on what you can do, from role modelling and teaching empathy, to setting and encouraging boundaries, being consistent and providing a safe place, to creating a secure attachment with your children, and the power this gives you. We then continue the conversation in part two, looking at learning to manage the narcissist behaviour, how to best support your children, dealing with legal and financial abuse, the family court, and learning how to raise the threshold of what triggers you. Listen to part 2 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Jgh41dZCrKiTKKmfoCpux?si=5c447e2b0ec34548 Dr Supriya’s previous podcasts Divorcing or separating from a narcissist https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MnW2zFD0baQXlJypdg4EA?si=7e889fac72534004 Rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tma50Liy4cBGFTVwwcWnP?si=87295b59f67d4c53 Additional resources Divorcing or separating from a narcissist - https://youtu.be/rCCfyHHKCfk Understanding toxic relationships - https://youtu.be/p0DFdr9PDEM Rebuilding your life after narcissistic abuse: https://youtu.be/Yv2pHLV43k4 Domestic abuse: how can a family lawyer help? https://youtu.be/bto4CXasGz0 Representing yourself in the family court: https://youtu.be/d Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza explore the myth of common-law marriage and the reality of legal rights for cohabiting couples, who are now the fastest growing family type in the UK. They talk through the minimal legal rights of cohabiting couples compared to their married counterparts, and how to deal with issues around property and child maintenance, should a couple separate. They look at how cohabiting couples can protect themselves financially with a Declaration of Trust, a cohabitation agreement, and the importance of having a Will. Along with advice for unmarried people buying a property together, including the big difference between joint tenants and tenants in common. Finally, they talk about whether cohabitation laws are still fit for purpose, and what would they change about them if they had a magic wand. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, Matt & Liza look at the role a family lawyer can play to help survivors of domestic abuse, the injunction orders available, and the impact of domestic abuse on financial settlements and making arrangements for children in a divorce case. They walk through the role of the two injunction orders available: non-molestation and an occupation order, how to apply for them, how the applications are handled in the family court, and the powers they have. They also talk about how allegations of domestic abuse can impact a child arrangements case, and the minimal impact it has on financial settlements. And discuss the limitation of using mediation in cases where there is domestic abuse and a power imbalance, and how the family court system can become another tool for perpetrators to abuse their survivor. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, Matt and Liza were delighted to welcome back Dr Supriya McKenna, a highly experienced specialist narcissism expert, as she shares her advice and practical tools and techniques for people rebuilding their lives after narcissistic abuse. Building on the conversation in our episode in Season 1 (see below to listen if you’ve not already), Supriya explores the impact of post-separation narcissistic abuse, how to parent with a narcissist (the only option is parallel parenting), building financial independence, and the importance of switching off that narcissistic supply, whatever the challenges. She discusses the importance of learning how to set boundaries and stick to them, exploring and labelling your emotions to help you understand them, how to identify your needs, wants, values and strengths again, often lost after years of narcissistic abuse. She looks at using meditation and mindfulness to help you become the master of your thoughts, not their slave, to raise your threshold for being triggered by your perpetrator, and the positive impact of recognising and honouring gratitude. She also covers how Brene Brown’s BRAVING model can help you rebuild trust and faith in others following narcissistic abuse, a walk through different techniques available to help you manage any anxiety and/or depression, and the power of post traumatic growth, helping you heal and then thrive and move forward in life. As mentioned, this episode is best listened to after Dr Supriya’s first podcast episode with us - Divorcing or separating from a narcissist. Available here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MnW2zFD0baQXlJypdg4EA?si=55c12d0e80244988 or watch the video here: https://youtu.be/rCCfyHHKCfk Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza talk to dating coach and matchmaker Laura Buckley from Secret Alchemy to explore all things dating after divorce. Laura talks about how to get into the mindset of dating again, the red flags to look out for (love bombing being key), the importance of knowing your boundaries and what you want, not just what you don’t want. Laura also shares her top tips on dating apps, how to make your profile stand out, including ensuring your photos are upfront, clear, recent and decent (definitely no animals), how to manage that first date, and some encouragement for all those terrified about dating again in a very different world. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza talk to Sushma Kotecha from Holistic Family Mediation & Coaching to look at how mediation can help couples work together to have a more dignified and amicable separation. Sushma talks about what mediation is, how it works, the process, what a MIAM is, and how it helps separating couples work through their issues, explore their options and make informed decisions about their future. Sushma also explains how mediation is not suitable for all couples, the red flags she looks for, and what you can do if one person is resistant to trying it. Sushma also explains her holistic approach to mediation, working with client’s mind, body, spirit and soul to help them change the narrative of their separation - leaving the past behind and focusing on building a positive future for them and their family. Please note, after recording this session, the Separated Parents Information Programme’ (SPIPs) was replaced by the Planning Together for Children. This new programme is only offered to parents within the court system via CAFCASS, and is not available to purchase for separated parents on a private paying basis. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza talk to Certified Money Coach, Fanny Snaith, on how to best manage the drop from two salaries to one following a separation during a cost of living crisis. Fanny talks about the emotional responses we all have to money, the 8 different money types, and how understanding your relationship with money can help you uncover the reasons behind your spending and saving behaviours. She discusses the first steps to take to help you manage your finances if your relationship breaks down, and what to focus on once you are budgeting solo, post separation. Fanny also takes us on a money adventure (Indiana Jones style) and looks at how to create a money map and make every pound matter in these challenging times. Links to content mentioned in the podcast: You can take the money type quiz at https://fannysnaith.com You can watch Fanny share a wealth of practical tips on how to save and invest, and useful, practical advice on issues including insurance, utilities and mortgages at https://youtu.be/lJr6oxR8Jr4 Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza talk to Sue Atkins, a leading Parenting Expert, author of Divorce Journal for Kids, and Broadcaster, to look at how to best support children through all the changes that divorce brings. Sue talks about the best way to tell children you are separating, whatever their age, the importance of listening and communication, and the power of the narrative you tell and the language you use. She discusses how parents can work together, the importance of planning and creating a parenting plan, how to manage special occasions such as Christmas and birthdays, and build new traditions. To close, she shares her advice on how to support children emotionally, build connections, put in boundaries, and keep things clear and consistent to give them the structure and routine they need. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza are joined by Emma Pickering, Senior Operations Manager at Refuge, as they look at technology assisted abuse, what it is, how to spot and how you stop it. Emma explains what technology assisted abuse is, the signs, and the various tools used by perpetrators, including everyday devices such as ring doorbells, mobile phones, home hubs, along with stalkerware, listening and tracking devices. She also talks about the connection with other forms of abuse, the rise in deep fake technology, and sharing intimate images, along with the impact felt by survivors who find themselves isolated, scared and confused. The episode also looks at the limitations of the family court, and how a lack of response to stalking and harassment online is leaving vulnerable survivors at even greater risk. If you are at any immediate risk of domestic abuse, please call the police. You can also access help and support from the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 You can find out more about the work Refuge does to support survivors of tech abuse at www.refugetechsafety.org Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza share their advice on where to start if you are thinking of ending your relationship, it has ended, or your partner has told you they want a divorce. A beginner’s guide to divorce, they explain the importance of getting legal advice early, the divorce process (step-by-step), the pitfalls of kitchen table settlements, how finances are usually divided, and arrangements for children made. They also look at how to deal with the emotional challenges divorce brings, and dispel some of the most common divorce myths. Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. 🎬 Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Mwa4wG Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw X - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/