FLiP - Family Law in Partnership
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Family Law in Partnership is a specialist family law firm who take a unique approach to family law. FLiP balances their exceptional legal expertise with care and compassion, delivering intelligent and creative solutions while carefully managing any emotional impact. Whether you are going through a divorce or making financial arrangements before or after you marry, FLiP will guide you through every turn with expertise and reassurance, always in partnership.
FLiP offer unrivalled expertise across all process options, whether that involves going to court, mediation or arbitration, for example, selecting the best process for your particular case, providing first rate legal guidance and clarity around your options.
Divorce and separation, whether children are involved or not, can be a distressing and difficult time. FLiP are always looking for better ways to help their clients through the process so they have developed a hub of emotional and practical support to enhance the wellbeing of their clients. And the latest addition to this wellbeing hub is the introduction of this podcast series.
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Episodes
Domestic Abuse: Working with Victims and Perpetrators - FLiP 26
September 15, 2023 09:39 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP Director Helen Greenfield, leads a discussion with Chantal Hughes, Chief Executive at The Hampton Trust on the topic of domestic abuse and working with victims and perpetrators. Helen and Chantal cover a wide range of points such as: Who is referred to The Hampton Trust. The interventions offered by The Hampton Trust such as Project CARA. The language surrounding domestic abuse and coercive control. The stigma encompassing domestic abuse. T...
Family Separation and Immigration Issues - FLiP 25
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP Associate Vanessa Sampaio, leads a discussion with Andrew Jones, Immigration Solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors on family separation and possible immigration issues that can be encountered. Vanessa and Andrew cover a wide range of points such as: The challenges that arise from an immigration perspective for individuals in circumstances where their immigration status is dependent on their spouse and there is risk of such status being lost upon divo...
Divorce Diary: How Therapy Changed My Experience of Divorce FLiP 24
August 03, 2023 14:14 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, Marcia Drummond, Associate and Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer, leads a discussion with a former client about his divorce journey and the powerful impact therapy had on his experience. The questions in which Marcia asked her former client are listed below with the appropriate time stamp in case you would like to skip to a certain point of the discussion. At what stage did you consider it important to obtain legal advice rather than self-represent? (...
Relaunch: Surrogacy: An Introduction - FLiP
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MB**National Surrogacy Week runs this year (2023) from 1 August to 7 August.** In light of National Surrogacy Week, we have relaunched our original podcast “Surrogacy: An Introduction” recorded in 2021, to bring further awareness to surrogacy and in the hope it may be helpful to anyone embarking on a surrogacy journey. References to the law are accurate as at October 2021. Since recording in 2021, the Law Commission have released their report outlining recommendations for a robust new s...
Divorcing in Your 20s - FLiP 22
May 25, 2023 14:57 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this podcast Hannah Greene, a Senior Associate at FLiP is joined by Jo Harrison, in-house therapist at FLiP. Hannah and Jo discuss Monica Heisey’s debut novel ‘Really Good, Actually’ and what it means to get divorced in your 20s. **SPOILER ALERT – to any listener who has not yet read the book, the plot of the novel is discussed to some extent and the conversation may contain some spoilers.** Jo and Hannah discuss a range of topics filtering from Monica’s novel, such as bu...
Language of Divorce and Separation - FLiP 21
May 05, 2023 09:25 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this podcast Nicole Phillips, a Senior Associate at FLiP is joined by Andrew Pearce, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and in-house therapist at FLiP. Nicole and Andrew discuss the type of language used in the midst of a divorce or separation covering a range of topics such as: How language differs in Nicole’s practice to that of the language used in Andrew’s consulting room in a therapeutic environment The history of language of divorce and separation The invisible impact of lang...
Separated Parents: Travelling with Children FLiP 20
April 21, 2023 07:34 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this podcast Kara Swift, a Senior Associate at Family Law in Partnership, and Michael Edwards, a Barrister at 4PB who specialises in international children law particularly child abduction, examine the issues that separated parents need to think about if they are planning to take their children on holiday, in particular from England & Wales. Kara and Michael underline the importance of abiding by the terms of any order that the Court has already made in relation to the children, and ...
Ending a Relationship in an Amicable Way FLiP 19
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, Hannah Greene, an associate at FLiP, is joined in a discussion with Jo Harrison, a therapist and councillor also at the firm, to talk about ending a relationship in an amicable way. Hannah and Jo will look at this from a legal and phycological angel for separating couples. Hannah advises on all aspects of divorce and cohabitation, including financial and children matters, and on relationship agreements, including pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements....
Divorce Diary: A Real Life Experience of Divorce FLiP 18
July 14, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of the FLIP podcast, Marcia Drummond, Associate and Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer, leads a discussion with a former client about her personal experience of going through the family courts in an effort to maintain her spousal maintenance. She speaks frankly about the importance of strong legal advice and support, the financial and emotional impact of litigation and she offers advice to others who may find themselves in a similar situation. Marcia Drummond is an Associate...
Marcia Drummond and Client Podcast FLiP 18
June 30, 2022 06:51 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of the FLIP podcast, Marcia Drummond, Associate and Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer, leads a discussion with a former client about her personal experience of going through the family courts in an effort to maintain her spousal maintenance. She speaks frankly about the importance of strong legal advice and support, the financial and emotional impact of litigation and she offers advice to others who may find themselves in a similar situation. Marcia Drummond is an Associate...
Infant Children and Divorce FLiP 19
June 15, 2022 12:34 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP director Elizabeth Fletcher and our in-house counsellor Jo Harrison discuss the special considerations that parents might want to bear in mind if they are separating or divorcing and they have infant children. Elizabeth provides an insight into the legal considerations whilst Jo looks at the emotional and psychological impact. Elizabeth and Jo look at the anxieties that many parents feel as they transition from becoming new parents to becoming sepa...
Infant Children and Divorce
June 15, 2022 12:34 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP director Elizabeth Fletcher and our in-house counsellor Jo Harrison discuss the special considerations that parents might want to bear in mind if they are separating or divorcing and they have infant children. Elizabeth provides an insight into the legal considerations whilst Jo looks at the emotional and psychological impact. Elizabeth and Jo look at the anxieties that many parents feel as they transition from becoming new parents to becoming sepa...
Litigation Loans: All you need to know about borrowing to fund your divorce FLiP 17
April 30, 2022 13:39 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast, Rory Collett, an Associate at FLiP, is joined in a discussion with the Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Level Group, George Williamson, to discuss everything you need to know about funding your legal fees and how litigation lending will help clients reach a fair financial settlement, by funding their legal and living expenses during contested proceedings. In particular, they will explore the litigation process from start to finish and what to lo...
No Fault Divorce: Will it End the Blame Game? FLiP 16
March 22, 2022 09:51 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the introduction of No Fault Divorce and whether it will help to end the blame game in the divorce process. FLiP Associate Solicitor Rebecca Alexander leads the discussion with FLiP’s in-house counsellor and family consultant, Jo Harrison. Rebecca Alexander is an Associate Solicitor at Family Law in Partnership. She handles all aspects of private family law, including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, financial settlements and children...
Should I get divorced in Hong Kong or England? A Discussion of The Legal Framework. FLiP 15
March 21, 2022 13:27 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss family law across the two jurisdictions of England and Hong Kong specifically alternative dispute resolutions and the impact the Covid pandemic has had on the respective court systems. FLiP’s Rebecca Alexander leads the discussion with Catherine Tso from Gall Solicitors, Hong Kong. Rebecca is an associate at Family Law in Partnership. She handles all aspects of private family law, including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, financial s...
Whistle-stop Tour on Pre-Nuptial Agreements FLiP 14
January 28, 2022 12:09 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss everything you need to know about pre-nuptial agreements. FLiP Associate Grace Lawrence leads the discussion with Nicholas Bennett, a barrister at 29 Bedford Row. Grace is an associate at Family Law in Partnership. She advises on all aspects of private family law including financial and children matters and pre and post nuptial agreements. She combines an empathetic and diligent approach, with a strong technical ability. Grace was named as a Ris...
Thoughts On How To Tell Your Children You Are Separating FLiP 13
January 04, 2022 13:11 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss how best to inform your children that you and your ex spouse/partner are separating covering both the emotional and legal aspects involved. Georgie is an associate at FLiP who specialises in private family law matters. She has experience in all areas of private family law, including financial remedy cases involving clients with high net worth assets including complex trust structures and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her private law children ...
Tax On Separation: Most Commonly Asked Questions FLiP 12
November 17, 2021 15:26 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss possible tax liabilities that arise between separating couples. FLiP Associate Kara Swift leads the discussion with Sofia Thomas, specialist divorce tax adviser. Kara Swift of Family Law in Partnership advises on all aspects of private family law, supporting a wide range of clients following separation to resolve matters relating to children and financial matters with diligence and care. Kara was named Family Law Young Solicitor of the Year 20...
Therapy: An A-Z of Mental Health Professionals FLiP 11
November 01, 2021 08:37 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss an A-Z of some of the different mental health professionals there are. We cover everything from an exploration of each profession discussed to deciding which practice or discipline may be right for your personal circumstances. FLiP Associate Hannah Greene leads the discussion with our guest speaker, Dr Emma Loveridge the founder of Rafan House. Rafan House is an organisation which engages with individuals, families and organisations who need ...
Surrogacy: An Introduction FLiP 10
October 14, 2021 09:56 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the topic of surrogacy covering a wide range of matters from the existing surrogacy laws in England (as at October 2021) to the aspects of reform we would like to see to make the process an easier option for anyone embarking on their surrogacy journey. FLiP Associate Kara Swift leads the discussion with family law barrister Andrew Powell of 4 Paper Buildings. Kara Swift of Family Law in Partnership advises on all aspects of private family la...
Successful Step Parenting FLiP 9
August 26, 2021 15:27 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the relationship between children and step-parents and how best to manage the introductory of new partners. FLiP Director Elizabeth Hicks and Associate Georgie Jakob lead the conversation drawing upon their own personal experiences. Elizabeth is a director at FLiP. She specialises in all areas of family law. Elizabeth is experienced in using the collaborative process to resolve family law matters. Elizabeth’s work includes divorce, contested f...
Children & Screen Time: What You Need to Know FLiP 8
May 19, 2021 06:45 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss children’s screen time, from the impact it has on their behaviour, the facts surrounding screen time and how best to manage different attitudes between parents to children’s screen time. FLiP’s in house Counsellor & Family Consultant Jo Harrison leads the discussion with guest speaker, Dr Aric Sigman. Dr Aric Sigman is a chartered biologist and chartered psychologist. He is an American health education/PSHE lecturer to pupils at schools and to...
Children Arbitration: All You Need To Know FLiP 7
April 07, 2021 14:19 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss how arbitration can be used as a successful forum to resolve disputes in relation to child arrangements. FLiP Associate Kara Swift leads the discussion with family law barrister Francesca Dowse of 4 Paper Buildings. Francesca Dowse of 4 Paper Buildings has a particular expertise in all matrimonial finance including Inheritance Act provision, international and private law children work. Francesca was highlighted by Legal 500 2021 as ‘an excel...
The family court process in times of COVID-19 FLiP 6
March 01, 2021 09:50 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBThe family court process in times of COVID-19 In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss how the courts have adapted to the Covid-19 crisis with a particular focus on how hearings can take place remotely and what other routes are available to clients who wish to avoid the court process altogether. FLiP Associate Kara Swift leads the discussion with family law barrister Francesca Dowse of 4 Paper Buildings. Kara and Francesca explain what to expect if you are due to attend a virtual c...
Family Mediation: All you Need to Know. FLiP 5
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the family mediation process, answering commonly asked questions including how it works, what it can cover and how much it costs. FLiP Director Elizabeth Fletcher leads the discussion with our Head of Mediation, Dominic Raeside. Dominic’s family mediation practice is focused on helping couples reach a consensus about their future as it relates to their children, finances and housing. Dominic mediates both domestic and cross border family dispu...
Domestic Abuse: The Hidden Pandemic. FLiP4
November 26, 2020 10:13 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDomestic Abuse: The Hidden Pandemic In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss the rapid rise of domestic abuse particularly within the context of the 2020 coronavirus lockdowns. FLiP Director and Solicitor, Helen Greenfield leads the discussion with Sarnjit Lal, Partner and Head of the specialist private department at Tuckers Solicitors. Sarjnit has over 18 years of experience in fraud and major criminal cases covering all of the stages in criminal law and cross border disputes. F...
Communicating During Family Breakdown - FLiP3
September 25, 2020 10:41 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss communication and what happens to the communication between couples when they decide to end their romantic ties. FLiP Associate Nicole Phillips leads the discussion with Gillian Bishop, one of the founders of FLiP, and our guest speaker, Dr Emma Loveridge the founder of Rafan House. Rafan House is an organisation which engages with individuals, families and organisations who need help dealing with everyday life. Rafan House boasts a broad tea...
Divorce and the impact of Depression - FLiP2
August 17, 2020 19:02 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBFamily Law in Partnership (‘FLiP’) is a specialist family law firm where lawyers take a unique approach to family law. We balance exceptional legal expertise with care and compassion, delivering intelligent and creative solutions while carefully managing any emotional impact. Our team includes not only specialist family lawyers, but also mediators, in house counsellors and family consultants so that our clients can get all the support they need under one roof. Whether you are going through a...
Successfully Navigating the Return to School with Emma Gleadhill - FLiP1
July 20, 2020 19:26 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBPlease note this episode was recorded on 20 July 2020 at which time all information discussed reflects an accurate reflection of the government’s advice. We acknowledge that during the coronavirus pandemic it is an everchanging climate and therefore do keep up to date with the government guidelines which can be found on the gov website. Successfully Navigating the Return to School Family Law in Partnership is a specialist family law firm who take a unique approach to family law. FLiP...