In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Marcie Shaoul, award-winning founder of The Co-Parent Way and Author of The Co-Parenting Method to discuss co-parenting post-separation.

Marcie shares:

- Her personal journey with co-parenting which began over 15 years ago

- The inspiration for writing her book which has been endorsed by Sir Andrew MacFarlane, the President of the Family Division

- Six steps to raising happy kids after separation and divorce including long-term mindset, setting boundaries and communicating without conflict

- Prioritising self-care activities to build resilience and the ability to thrive as a co-parent

- How to address challenges like new partners and stresses the importance of focusing on the child's long-term well-being

Learn more: Purchase Marcie's book, The Co-Parenting Method, here: https://amzn.eu/d/bx0ynjZ

Follow Marcie on Instagram: @thecoparentway

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Family Solicitor Kate Lewis to explore important financial matters following a separation. They cover topics such as financial disclosure, legal entitlements, interim financial arrangements, and the value of seeking early legal and financial guidance.

Kate addresses:

- What are the first financial steps to take after a separation, and why is full financial disclosure so important?

- How should interim financial arrangements for bills, mortgages, and shared accounts be handled during separation?

- What legal protections exist for joint bank accounts, credit cards, and occupation of the family home?

- Can one partner be forced to leave the family home, and what are the legal challenges involved?

- How are assets and debts divided fairly when there is no legal agreement in place?

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Family Solicitor Kate Lewis

02:59 Handling bills and mortgages during separation

05:01 Safeguarding joint accounts and credit card debts

06:51 Understanding your rights to occupy the family home

10:06 Fairly dividing assets and debts after separation

13:10 Navigating finances and emotions post-separation

16:59 Crucial steps: avoiding pitfalls and getting early legal guidance

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Barrister Helen Brander joins host Kimberley Davies to explore the changing landscape of divorce and dispute resolution, highlighting a move away from traditional court proceedings toward alternative dispute resolution (ADR)methods such as mediation, early neutral evaluation and arbitration, which all offer several advantages.

Helen outlines:🎙️

- How legally enforceable are agreements reached through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation or arbitration?

- What are the main cost and time advantages of ADR compared to traditional court litigation in divorce cases?

- What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR),and what different methods are available for resolving family disputes?

- How does the emotional and financial impact of litigation compare to ADR in divorce proceedings?

- Why is early legal advice and financial disclosure important in achieving fair outcomes through ADR?

For more information about Helen, visit her profile: https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com/barrister/helen-brander/

For more information about non-court dispute resolution methods, click here: https://www.trethowans.com/services/individual/family-law-solicitors/non-court-dispute-resolution-methods/

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