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Stowe talks is a podcast series designed to support people going through a relationship breakdown and all the challenges this brings. When a family breaks down, it brings with it a huge range of emotional, practical and legal complications. Going through it is tough, but making some simple changes to how you approach it can help. Asking and seeking support from others is a great first step.And, this is where this podcast series can help, giving you access to expert advice from some of the best professionals around and some legal insight. In each episode, hosts Matthew Taylor and Liza Gatrell, family lawyers at Stowe Family Law, are joined by a special guest to explore the issues a relationship breakdown brings - from dealing with a toxic ex-partner, how to co-parent, the challenges of blended families, handling finances and more. Getting the right advice can help dial down the stress, calm your fears, and help you through the process and on with life from a position of renewed strength. This podcast series is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law.

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Episode 57: Ask a family lawyer - LIVE

July 04, 2025 • Stowe talks • Season 7 • Episode 57

Stowe talks goes live! Our first ever live podcast opened up Matt and Liza to audience questions for the first time. Family law covers a huge range of issues surrounding the breakdown, and building up, of families. Everything from divorce and separation, to surrogacy and IVF laws.

In this episode, Matt and Liza answered a variety of questions, everything from how long does divorce take, to what to do with an uncommunicative ex-spouse, to financial arrangements and pensions to child matters to international divorce.

02:00 How long does it take to get divorced?

03:35 What to do about an ex making the process difficult

05:28 Cost of divorce

06:09 Timelines of a financial settlement

08:29 Should I leave the family home?

08:40 Buying a new property mid-financial negotiations

11:04 Can you prejudice your financial position?

12:35 Impact of financial contributions during the marriage

15:19 Family home and divorce

18:59 Living with a difficult ex

20:27 Matrimonial vs non matrimonial assets

24:32 Pensions in divorce

31:42 Maintenance during and after proceedings

36:25 What happens if someone is not compliant with court orders?

40:00 Can you reopen a financial order?

41:24 The remarriage trap

42:50 Overseas assets

43:18 Step children and divorce

43:50 Claims against property owned by a third party

45:08 Is expected inheritance part of the matrimonial pot?

46:43 How are businesses split in divorce?

47:56 Solicitor vs litigant in person - impact on outcome

Break-up Club - A beginner's guide to divorce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqAGVYY61bw&t=2s
How to get divorced https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/divorce/how-to-get-divorced/
How is inheritance dealt with in divorce https://open.spotify.com/episode/76eAKtJuIEm3ALk7EOqzy9?si=52744ee0ebf648f4
Do I need a financial settlement?

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If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2

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.

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