Stowe talks
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.
Episodes
67 episodes
Episode 67: Should there be protection for unmarried couples living together?
Matt and Liza discuss the problems around the lack of protection for unmarried couples living together. Cohabitation is the fastest growing family type and with this social change, there have been calls from family lawyers to review the law and...
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Season 7
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Episode 67
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23:13
Episode 66: Will living with a new partner affect my divorce?
Moving on after a break-up is rarely easy, but many individuals do go on to have new relationships after divorce or separation. But what happens if you want to move in with a new partner? Buying somewhere together, or either of you moving into ...
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Season 7
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Episode 66
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17:07
Episode 65: Navigating divorce after coming out
In this episode of Stowe talks, Matt and Liza welcome back Tom Nash aka Mr Divorce Coach for a fascinating chat about how to manage a heterosexual divorce when one partner has come out. Tom explores having the conversation, letting people in, w...
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Season 7
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Episode 65
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30:31
Episode 64: Do I need a lawyer to do my financial disclosure?
Getting a financial settlement in divorce is a hugely important step, ensuring that you break all financial claims to your ex. The first part of this process is ‘full and frank’ financial disclosure, i.e., sharing the details of all your money,...
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Season 7
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Episode 64
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15:48
Episode 63: Children in the Family Court
One of the main things parents going through divorce are concerned about is the impact on their children, what their family situation will be going forward, and how best to shield their children. In many cases, parents can agree on matters betw...
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Season 7
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Episode 61
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36:36
Episode 62: Clean break vs maintenance - what's right for me?
Sorting out your finances on divorce can be a confusing business. There’s a lot of jargon and it can be overwhelming when you’re first setting out. In this episode, Matt and Liza answer the question ‘what is a clean break’ and ‘what is maintena...
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Season 7
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Episode 62
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17:06
Episode 61: Managing your money during divorce
There is a great deal of misunderstanding, and taboo around finances, but it is a topic that will impact everyone going through a divorce. Going from one household to two, and splitting finances at the point of divorce can be tricky and s...
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Season 7
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Episode 61
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24:18
Episode 60: Walkaway Wife: women and divorce
Walkaway wife syndrome has become an ever-more prominent phrase in the last few years, used to describe a woman who, after years of emotional neglect in her marriage, chooses to end the relationship. In this episode, Matt and Liza are joined by...
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Season 7
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Episode 60
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40:23
Episode 59: Avoiding the top divorce mistakes
Most people are new to divorce. It’s not something many of us have done before, and the whole thing can feel utterly overwhelming. The emotional and practical difficulties can lead to jumping in before we’re ready, making mistakes because we’re...
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Season 7
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Episode 59
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39:05
Episode 58: Navigating divorce with SEND children
Divorcing when you have children comes with complications - where will they live, how much time does each parent get, how do you have the least amount of impact on their normal everyday lives. But if you have a special educational needs child, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 58
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39:54
Episode 57: Ask a family lawyer - LIVE
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 s...
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Season 7
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Episode 57
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50:40
Episode 56: Single parenting, successfully
Parenting is no picnic, and when you’re doing it solo the challenges can be even greater. Whether it’s because of a divorce or separation, co-parenting or parallel parenting, loss of a partner, or you’re doing it by yourself by choice, single p...
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Season 7
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Episode 56
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36:25
Episode 55: Buying a house as an unmarried couple
More and more unmarried couples and friends are buying houses together, but the move comes with potentially serious financial risks. In this episode, Matt & Liza explain the importance of how a property is legally owned, the ris...
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Season 6
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Episode 55
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20:29
Episode 54: How to prepare for a family court hearing
Going to the family court can be overwhelming, and cause high levels of stress, fear and confusion. Learning how to prepare and understand what will happen can help reduce anxiety and build resilience to navigate the day and deal with unexpecte...
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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27:05
Episode 53: What happens to debt in divorce?
Debts can add a layer of extra stress and complication to couples trying to navigate a divorce. What happens if one person builds up debt during the marriage? Who is responsible for the debt? What about loans from the bank of Mum & Dad?&nbs...
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Season 6
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Episode 53
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23:18
Episode 52: How is inheritance dealt with in divorce?
Inheritance can be one of the most emotive and complex elements of a financial settlement in divorce. So how is it usually dealt with? The bottom line is that inheritance isn't always safe in divorce, and there's no simple yes or n...
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Season 6
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Episode 52
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11:17
Episode 51: What is parental responsibility, how do you get it, can you lose it?
Parental responsibility is a legal term that covers the rights of a parent to be involved in making decisions in the best interests of their children. But it’s not just about Mum and Dad - it's possible for someone to have parental ...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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18:38
Episode 50: Understanding domestic abuse in minority communities
Domestic abuse is complex, multi-layered, and all consuming for survivors. For those in minority communities, it can present further unique challenges that need specialist support. Domestic Abuse Consultant, specialising in post-sep...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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36:22
Episode 49: Spotting the early red flags of abuse in relationships
Abusive relationships rarely start abusive. Instead, they build up over, slowly, over time, gradually changing the survivors perception of reality and sense of self. As our guest for this episode, domestic abuse expert and coach, C...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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27:57
Episode 48: Mortgages during and after divorce with Meet Margo
In most divorces, couples face challenges around the mortgage. From who will pay for it whilst you separate, to working out mortgage affordability for your next home. And with interest rates still high, a growing housing crisis and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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28:57
Episode 47: Domestic abuse in the family courts and what needs to change
The gasp factor, what should be the real headline of financial abuse, things must change and our collective responsibility…We’re back for season 6 as we welcome leading 4PB Barrister Anita Mehta, who juggles a busy practice of complex f...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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48:41
Episode 46 What do changes to the Family Procedure Rules mean for separating couples?
In April 2024, changes were made to the Family Procedure Rules to encourage more people to use non-court-based methods to resolve financial issues arising from divorce or over their children. Matt & Liza discuss these changes a...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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32:37
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Episode 45 How to prepare to leave a narcissist - Part 2
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 to help people prepare to leave a narcissist.
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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40:05
Episode 44 How to prepare to leave a narcissist - Part 1
In the first of this two-parter episode, Matt and Liza were delighted to be joined again by Dr Supriya McKenna, one of the leading experts in the field of narcissism, to discuss how to prepare to leave a narcissist. Dr Supriya shares he...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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39:32
Episode 43 How much does it cost to get divorced?
In this bite size episode, hosts Matt & Liza turn their attention to another popular question that clients frequently ask: How much does it cost to get divorced? They talk through typical costs, the different ways to reduce cost...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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7:52
