Family Law Week's Podcast

In this episode, Catharine Langley , Barrister at  Westgate Chambers , hosts  James Evans , Head of Strategic Growth at Nova Law UK . In this episode, we discuss Artificial Intelligence; how this fast-paced technology is impacting the Family Law world and how tools such as Nova are being used to streamline work for professionals. This episode is produced by  Stuart Taylor-Jones .

In this episode, host Catharine Langley , Barrister at  Westgate Chambers , hosts Amy Walpole , Partner and Head of Family, East Anglia and Karen Brennan , Partner and Head of Family, Leamington Spa, from HCR Law . In this episode, we discuss Nuptial Agreements; are they binding, the position post Radmacher, the issue of fairness and judicial discretion. This episode is produced by  Stuart Taylor-...

In this episode, host  Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb , Barrister at  Westgate Chambers , hosts Clizia Motterle , Senior Associate at RWK Goodman . In this episode, we discuss religious divorce reform. Religious divorce reform aims to address the legal "limbo" faced by individuals whose civil marriage is dissolved, but whose religious marriage is not. The Divorce (Religious Marriages) Act 2002 all...

In this episode, host Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb , Barrister at Westgate Chambers , hosts Professor Jo Delahunty KC and Ian McArdle where they discuss their new book; Domestic Abuse and the Family Justice System: Law and Practice . This much needed new book looks at the legal framework governing allegations of domestic abuse from Statute and Rules to precedent and good practice. It assists tho...

In this episode, host Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb , Barrister at Westgate Chambers , hosts Professor Jo Delahunty KC . In this episode, we discuss Jo's new book We Set the Bar - Fighting for Equality, Empowerment and Change within the Legal Profession. The Bar has a long-standing reputation for being the preserve of public-school educated, white men. Power and privilege can create abuses of pow...

In this episode, Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb , Barrister at Westgate Chambers , hosts Vanessa Gardiner , Partner at RWK Goodman , in a lively discussion about Weddings Law Reform. Marriage Law in England and Wales still largely regulates buildings rather than people, meaning where and how you marry is tightly controlled — and many argue it no longer reflects our diverse modern society In this e...

 In this episode, Nathanael Harding of Westgate Chambers is joined by Yasmin Khan-Gunns (Family Lawyer at Keystone Law ) and Marcie Shaoul ( Marcie Shaoul, author of The Co-Parenting Method and Director of The Co-Parent Way ) to discuss the Separated Parenting Programme Directory (SPPD).  SPPD is a newly launched (December 2025) UK Charity that provides parents and family professionals with a sing...

In this episode, Stuart Taylor-Jones hosts, Linda Lamb , (LSL Family Law), Felicia Munde ( Stewarts ), Lucie Bultitude and Keelan Shrimpton ( RWK Goodman ) who were all recent winners at Family Law Week 's Private Law Recognition Awards 2025. Linda (Winner, Solicitor of the Year), Felicia (Winner, Highly Commended, Solicitor of the Year), Lucie (Winner, Young Professional of the Year) and Keelan (...

In this episode,  Westgate Chambers ' Barrister  Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb , hosts, Rebekah Gershuny , Founder of Evolve Family Mediation. In this episode we explore the issue of What's the Difference between a Shared Care Arrangement and a Joint Lives With Order (if any) and what are the practical implications when focussing on the recent case of AZ v BX [2024] EWHC 1528 (Fam). Elissa and Re...

In this episode,  Westgate Chambers ' Barrister Elissa Da Costa-Waldman MCIArb, hosts  Laura Williams , Partner, Mediator and Joint Head of Family at HCR Law . In this episode we discuss; Cohabitation – How cohabitation law is still in the 19 th Century, the lack of sensible provision for cohabitants, as well as the current government's manifesto promise to reform this area of law and whether Scot...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister Scott Sharp , hosts Jude Eyre , Associate Director at the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory , Anna Yarde from Harcourt Chambers as well as "Anne " a young person and member of the Family Justice Young People's Board. In this episode we discuss; the President of the Family Division's recently published resource for judges – Writing to Children – A Tool...

In this episode,  Westgate Chambers  Barrister  Ayisha Robertson , hosts Andrew Pack, Lawyer at Brighton & Hove City Council and creator and author of Suesspicious Minds child law blog along with Dr Kate Hellin , Chartered Clinical Psychologist and expert witness in the family courts with a background in working with people with personality disorders in groups and therapeutic communities, and with...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister Ayisha Robertson , hosts Keeley Lengthorn , Partner, and Head of Public Law Children (London) at RWK Goodman , Emma Davies , Past President of CILEX and Associate at Everys and Elissa Da Costa-Waldman , Barrister at Westgate Chambers In this special episode, we explore and support our guests past and future. Keeley and her team of campaigners who have r...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister Ayisha Robertson , hosts Keeley Lengthorn , Partner, and Head of Public Law Children (London) at RWK Goodman . Trigger warning. Today, on George's 3rd birthday, Ayisha and Keeley discuss baby loss and the proposed imminent changes to government legislation surrounding what is commonly known as 'Georges Law'. Keeley continues to campaign for statutory le...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister John Hatton , provides our listeners with a recap on legal and newsworthy recent family law updates. This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor-Jones .

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister's Ayisha Robertson hosts Bob Greig , Angharad Rudkin and Marcus Hicks. Bob Greig is the co-Director of OnlyMums and Dads and the Family Separation Support Hub (FSSH) , co-editor 'Separating With Children 101' (3rd edition), co-editor '(Almost) Anything But Family Court' as well as a co-founder of The Parents Promise . Angharad Rudkin is a Chartered Clin...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister's Ayisha Robertson and Scott Sharp hosts Dr Kate Hellin   Dr Hellin is a Chartered Psychologist with over 30 years' experience of working within the NHS, dealing with personality disorders, substance misuse and dependency. She has also worked as a psychotherapist as well as in forensic and community mental health services. For the last 15 years, she has...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister, Scott Sharp hosts Jo O'Sullivan & Jacinta Gallant , where they discuss Non-Court Dispute Resolution. Jo, Present Chair of East Sussex Resolution , who specialises in helping clients, students and fellow family law professionals to avoid the family court; all in the hope that doing so will minimise the emotional damage of parental separation on children...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister, Laura Buchan hosts Lucy Barnes (Co-Founder & CEO, Future Pupil Barrister at East Anglian Chambers ), Kate Aubrey-Johnson (Co-Founder, Barrister at Garden Court Chambers ) and Gemma Creamer (COO) of Lawyers who Care . We dive deep into who Lawyers who Care are and what the future holds. We discuss how to become a mentor/mentorship organisation, which ha...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister, Scott Sharp hosts Mani Singh Basi from 4PB .  Mani specialises in family law disputes relating to children, particularly cases with an international element. He has published two books in 2023, the first being ' A Practical Guide to Stranded Spouses in Family Law Proceedings ' and more recently, ' A Practical Guide to Exercising the Inherent Jurisdicti...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barrister, Ayisha Robertson hosts, CILEX President, Emma Davies and Registrar, Linda Ford along with Emma Taylor , Partner at GoodLaw Solicitors LLP . This episode digs deep into the recent wins for CILEX, and why training with CILEX has many benefits when compared with the traditional route. Emma Taylor goes on to explain her education through CILEX and promotio...

This special episode, in support of International Women's Day, see's Westgate Chambers Barrister, Ayisha Robertson host; Her Honour Judge Sarah Earley, Elizabeth Isaacs KC MCIArb (Head of St Ives Chambers ), Mary Prior KC (Head of 36 Crime and Vice Chair of the Criminal Bar Association) and Karen Dovaston (Founder of Dovaston Law and Chair of The Law Society Family Law Committee). In this episode...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barristers, Laura Buchan and Scott Sharp host James Evans, Head of UK Professional Education at OurFamilyWizard to discuss the platform, its benefits and to confirm two new features for 2024 which are a new Parenting Plan written in conjunction with NACCC and the ability to use in-app voice and video calls. This episode is produced by Stuart Taylor Visit the Fami...

In this episode, Westgate Chambers Barristers, Ayisha Robertson and Scott Sharp host His Honour Stephen Wildblood KC and Dr Freda Gardner about their joint works and how writing has become a large part of their collaboration. John Hatton also provides a news and case law update.  This episode is produced by Sean Gould and Stuart Taylor Visit the Family Law Week website for more episodes.

Rachel Cooper is joined this week by Diana Hamade, an international renowned lawyer based in the UAE.