Headnotes // A legal information podcast from Whitehead Monckton

Pensions may not be the most glamorous topic, but they are often one of the most valuable assets in a marriage, acting as a crucial facilitator for a comfortable retirement. In this episode of Headnotes by Whitehead Monckton, family lawyer Emma Palmer sits down with Simon O'Connell, a Chartered Financial Planner from Evening Partners, to demystify the complex world of pensions on divorce. Fro...

In this episode, Katie Broadfield and Ella from our succession team sit down to tackle a crucial but often misunderstood area of law: Deputyships and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).  Many people believe that if they lose the ability to make decisions, their spouse or "next of kin" will automatically be able to step in and manage their finances or healthcare. Unfortunately, in legal te...

Welcome to Headnotes, the podcast by Whitehead Monckton that spells out the law in plain English. In this episode, we dive into the deeply personal and often complex world of surrogacy. Our host, Judith Harling-Coward, a senior family solicitor at Whitehead Monckton, sits down with Shaun Thomas, the founder and consultant at The Surrogacy Father. Shaun shares his first-hand experience of building...

Going through a separation is emotionally challenging, and untangling your finances can often feel like a daunting, jargon-filled maze. In this episode of Headnotes by Whitehead Monckton, we are cutting through the legal terminology to demystify how finances are sorted out during a divorce.  Our Whitehead Monckton hosts, Graeme Jones (Director) and Rhia Davis (Senior Associate), are joined by spec...

In this important episode of the Headnotes podcast, Whitehead Monckton family team solicitors Jack Staker and Isabel Palmer sit down with Holly Broadley, Partnerships Manager at Oasis Domestic Abuse Service. Together, they break down the complexities surrounding domestic abuse and the family court system. Domestic abuse is an umbrella term that goes far beyond physical violence, encompassing coerc...

What the New Tribunal Limitation Periods Mean for Employers Joining the podcast today are Antonio Fletcher, Head of our Employment Team, and Rebecca Lister, an Employment Paralegal. While the headlines have been dominated by sweeping changes to unfair dismissal and statutory sick pay, Antonio and Rebecca sit down to discuss a major shift in how and when employees can bring claims against their emp...

In this episode of the Headnotes podcast, Whitehead Monckton's head of Family department Emma Palmer is joined by two colleagues - Family Solicitor Sarah Brissenden and Mediator Dawn Harrison. Together, they discuss the rise of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) - methods designed to keep your separation out of the courtroom. With the court system currently facing severe backlogs and a lack...

Surrogacy is a beautiful way to build a family, but from a legal standpoint in the UK, it can feel a little like navigating a maze built in the 1980s. In this episode of Headnotes, Whitehead Monckton’s family law experts explore why current surrogacy legislation is often described as "not fit for purpose" and discuss how to ensure intended parents are best supported through their surroga...

In this inaugural episode of Headnotes , we dive deep into the Employment Rights Act. This legislation is set to transform the landscape for businesses and employees alike, introducing major changes that range from "Day 1" rights to new enforcement agencies. Whether you run a small family business, manage a large HR department, or are simply trying to understand your new rights at work,...