My Family Pod

In the latest episode of My Family Pod , host Joe Ferguson , Associate Solicitor in the Family Team at Myerson , is joined by specialist Family Law Barrister Natasha Khalique of Exchange Chambers for an insightful discussion on neurodivergence in family law proceedings . Natasha’s practice spans private and international children law, financial remedy, Schedule 1 and ToLATA matters, and she has de...

In this episode of My Family Pod , Sarah Whitelegge, Legal Director in the Family Team at Myerson Solicitors, is joined by Elaine Stokes, Director of Child Arrangement Resolutions, to discuss how specialist social work support can help families navigate child contact arrangements following separation. Together, they explore how supported and supervised contact arrangements work, when they may be n...

In this episode of My Family Pod , partners Nicola Bright and Jane Tenquist , Head of Family Law, take a candid look at the realities of the family court process and explore the more effective alternatives available to separating couples. They discuss the increasing pressures on the court system, including delays, rising costs, last-minute cancellations, and the emotional toll on families. Crucial...

In this episode of My Family Pod, Myerson family lawyers Nichola Bright and Joe Ferguson are joined by Toby Craddock , Barrister at Deans Court Chambers, to explore the complex and evolving legal landscape of surrogacy in England and Wales. Surrogacy can offer a pathway to parenthood for many families, yet the legal framework governing it remains intricate and, in many respects, outdated. In this...

In this episode of My Family Pod , Jane Tenquist , Head of Family Law at Myerson Solicitors, is joined by Maura McKibbin , accredited family mediator and family separation specialist, to demystify family mediation and explain how it can help separating couples resolve issues without going to court. Together, Jane and Maura explore what mediation really involves, when it works best, and how it fits...

🔍 Episode Overview: In this episode, family lawyer Joe Ferguson is joined by Marcie Shaoul , certified coach and author of The Co-Parenting Method: Six Steps to Raise Happy Kids After Separation and Divorce . Together, they explore how separated parents can move from conflict to collaboration, with practical tools for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and putting children’s needs first. The...

How can technology support healthier co-parenting, and what happens when it’s misused? 🔍 Episode Overview: In this episode, family lawyer Joe Ferguson is joined by Katie Deans from Our Family Wizard to explore the role of technology in family law. From tackling the risks of call spoofing and AI-powered abuse to building safer, more effective communication between separated parents, the conversati...

What really happens when divorce lawyers team up with financial detectives to uncover hidden assets, shady spending, and the truth behind business valuations.  🔍 Episode Overview: When it comes to divorce, it's not just about the family home or savings, business interests can be some of the most complex and contested assets in the process.  In this episode, family lawyer Nichola Bright explo...

Hosted by : Jane Tenquist, Head of Family Law at Myerson Solicitors In this powerful episode of My Family Pod , we sit down with Jonathan Edgeley, founder of Montrose Health, to discuss the hidden impacts of addiction on relationships, separation, and family life. Jonathan shares his deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery, shedding light on how substance misuse, from alcohol and dr...

Therapy for Relationships: Strengthening Communication, Supporting Separation, and Rebuilding After Breakdown Hosted by : Jane Tenquist, Head of Family Law at Myerson Solicitors Guest : Lindsay George, Therapist based in Altrincham 🔍 Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Jane Tanquist, a family lawyer at Myerson Solicitors, sits down with Lindsay George, an experienced therapist specialisin...

In this powerful episode, Sarah Whitelegge, Senior Associate in the Family Team at Myerson, is joined by Samantha Fisher, CEO of Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS). Samantha discusses the various forms of domestic abuse beyond the physical, including emotional, psychological, financial, and digital abuse. Together, they explore how individuals can recognise the signs of domestic abuse and pro...

In this episode of MyFamily Pod , host Jane Tenquist welcomes Karen Blumenfeld , psychotherapist and co-founder of Hale Therapy Centre , to discuss one of the most complex and misunderstood issues in modern relationships: narcissism and coercive control . As a divorce solicitor , Jane frequently encounters cases where one partner accuses the other of narcissistic behaviour or coercive control. But...

In this episode of MyFamily Pod, host Nichola Bright, family lawyer at Myerson Solicitors, speaks with financial planning experts Jenni Macdonald and Liz Grimshaw from Revival Financial Planning. Together, they explore the financial challenges that arise during divorce and separation and explain how expert financial planning can provide clarity and security during turbulent times. Topics include:...

In this episode of MyFamily Pod , Jane Tenquist, Head of Family Law at Myerson Solicitors, speaks with Sally Beresford, a financial planner at Evelyn Partners. Together, they explore the critical issue of why women often retire with significantly smaller pensions than men and discuss practical steps to ensure financial security during and after divorce. 🎙️ Key topics include: The gender pension ga...

In this episode of MyFamily Pod, host Nicola Bright, family lawyer at Myerson Solicitors, speaks with Helen Carouzos, a highly experienced HCPC-registered counselling psychologist.   Together, they delve into the psychological challenges of divorce and separation, the impact of ADHD on family dynamics, and the importance of co-parenting and self-care during turbulent times.  Topics include:  How A...