The Family Law Podcast

Jesse Cook of Pump Court, a Bar Council Social Mobility Advocate and a rising star in chambers, talks to Tara Lyons about his route to the Bar and the challenges he faced in doing so. This is an important listen at a time where diversity at the Bar has never been more important yet hitherto overcome obstacles seem to be reappearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Britney Spears litigation over conservatorship in the US courts has been much publicised and discussed in recent months. Julian Reed takes a look at things might be approached if a young super-rich pop star was in a similar scenario in this jurisdiction. He talks host Mark Ablett through the English law equivalents of conservatorship, namely deputyship and power of attorney. Julian goes on to...

Catherine Ellis and Jennifer Swan talk host Mark Ablett through the Supreme Court's decision in Re T [2021] UKSC 35 involving the use of DOLS. The pair go through the very latest case law as well as providing an exhaustive analysis of the Supreme Court's judgment, somehow compressing 67 pages into one podcast. Jennifer and Catherine provide pointers for professional listeners on what to look out f...

Jennifer Lee joins host Mark Ablett to talk about legal services funding in all manner of family litigation, from financial remedies, including Schedule 1 proceedings, to s.8 Children Act proceedings. Jennifer looks at the source of the court's power for each set of proceedings and they discuss the latest case law on the issue. Don't miss Jennifer's top tips and warnings as well - a must listen! H...

Pump Court's Corinne Iten gives host Mark Ablett the benefit of her expert opinion on the legacy of the Court of Appeal's decision in Re T and R (Refusal of Placement Order) [2021] EWCA Civ 71. Corinne discusses the importance of cultural identity and how this case emphasises the significance of that identity to a child's needs, particularly in the context of last resort placement. Corinne also wa...

The Family Law Podcast returns for its fourth series, leading with a practical focused episode on the dos and don'ts when making an application for expert evidence under Part 25 of the FPR in both children and financial remedy cases. Maria Henty expertly (appropriately) guides host Mark Ablett through the essential ingredients for a successful application and outlines common pitfalls and the risks...

For our final episode of the season, Tara Lyons is joined by forensic accountant Nick White of Nick White Divorce accountants ( https://www.nickwhitedivorceaccountants.co.uk/ ) for a fascinating talk on business valuations in financial remedies proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ablett hosts Catherine Ellis of Pump Court who takes him on a whistle stop tour of FII (Fabricated or Induced Illness) in children proceedings. Catherine in particular explains the impact of the latest guidance (published March 2021) from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the helpful definitions contained in that guidance. Listeners can expect invaluable tips and pointers...

Jennifer Lee of Pump Court joins host Tara Lyons to provide an outline of some of the headline issues that may arise where Court of Protection considerations come into the realm of financial remedies. Jennifer talks capacity in all its various forms and outlines some of the key case law to which a practitioner would need to have regard. In particular, on capacity to marry, Jennifer talks through t...

Hot off the press from the Court of Appeal, Re H-N and others (children) [2021] EWCA Civ 448 has the potential to redefine (or start to redefine) the way in which the Family Court approaches domestic abuse, particularly more nuanced allegations like coercive and controlling behaviour. Reacting to this with host Mark Ablett are Penny Howe QC and Jennifer Swan of Pump Court, along with Shonagh Dillo...

Edward Boydell and Mark Dubbery of Pump Court join host Tara Lyons on a whistle stop tour of the relevant law and practical approaches to nuptial settlements. Edward brings his pure financial remedy perspective and Mark brings his trust expertise to provide a fascinating discussion which simplifies an extremely complex subject and hopefully provides some pointers for any listening practitioners. H...

Victoria Ellis of Pump Court and Sylvia Owolawi, independent social worker (ISW) of Integrated Dispute Resolution, join host Mark Ablett to talk all things ISW in children proceedings from two different perspectives. Victoria discusses situations where from a legal standpoint an ISW would be justified or appropriate and Sylvia gives invaluable perspective from the social worker point of view, look...

Samara Brackley of Pump Court joins host Mark Ablett for a wide-ranging discussion on how step-children, half-siblings and related children generally fit into family proceedings. The podcast covers financial remedy proceedings, including the definition of "a child of the family" and child arrangements proceedings, including the circumstances in which a parent may need to apply for permission to br...

The Family Law Podcast is back for its third series and it starts with a cracker. Hilary Lennox and Jennifer Swan, both of Pump Court, join host Tara Lyons for a comprehensive discussion of the court's evolving approach to applications for permission to relocate with children internationally. Hilary and Jennifer lend their expertise to explain the move away from strict adherence to Payne v Payne a...

In the series finale of series 2 of the Family Law Podcast, Naima Asif of Pump Court talks to host Mark Ablett about some of the lesser known forms of domestic abuse we encounter, particularly in minority communities. Naima discusses with Mark about how best to deal with these forms of abuse in the context of litigation and what the courts are actually doing to help, including forced marriage prot...

In a fascinating podcast, Tara Lyons is joined by Caroline Bayliss of Excalibur Actuaries to talk all things pensions after W v H. In particular, in circumstances where HHJ Hess indicated straight line ring-fencing could be unfair, Caroline gives her expert view on alternative methods of ring-fencing and their implications on sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Lyons is joined by Jack Rundall of Pump Court Chambers and Anthony Field of the BTF partnership, an expert valuer frequently instructed in farming cases. The podcast discusses the various issues that arise in farming cases both from a valuation perspective and from counsel's perspective, taking a global approach to what can be very complex proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Edward Boydell and Cordelia Williams join host Tara Lyons to discuss adjourning capital claims in financial remedy proceedings. They look at a raft of recent decisions with slightly conflicting tests, as well as tracing the history of adjourning capital claims and a curious connection with Pump Court Chambers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amelia Sugden of Pump Court brings host Tara Lyons up to date with the latest case law developments in the world of pre-nuptial agreements. Ever a developing issue, Amelia and Tara discuss the issues raised and give practical tips to any listening solicitors for drafting pre-nuptial agreements in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samara Brackley of Pump Court takes host Mark Ablett through her expert nutshell guide to without notice applications in both Family Law Act 1996 and Children Act 1989 proceedings. The pair discuss everything from procedure through to statements, with Samara providing invaluable insight into the pitfalls along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Henty of Pump Court takes host Mark Ablett through the up to date position in relation to conduct in financial remedy proceedings. The pair reflect on Mostyn J's efforts to formally categorise different kinds fo conduct in OG v AG [2020] EWFC 52 and Maria provides some invaluable pointers on when to run, and not to run, a conduct claim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Helen Brander of Pump Court joins host Mark Ablett to discuss provision for children, both adult and minor, particularly in light of the decision of Sir James Munby in FS v RS & JS. The pod also ventures overseas to look at the extremely different position in Italy, where provision for adult children is the norm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this series finale, Leslie Samuels QC joins host Mark Ablett to talk about special guardianship orders in the light of the Public Law Working Group's recent report. As a leading silk and deputy High Court Judge, Leslie offers unparalleled insight into the issues raised by the report and what is needed to address them. Fear not, the Family Law Podcast will be back soon! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Edward Boydell of Pump Court Chambers sits down with District Judge Hudd of the Central Family Court to discuss how coronavirus has affected the judiciary and the running of First Avenue House. District Judge Hudd offers some fascinating insights into how the court has operated and how some changes may well be sustained beyond the end of Covid-19 (whenever that might be!). Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Trusts expert Mark Dubbery joins host Tara Lyons for this week's bumper podcast looking at third-party trust interests and how to deal with them in the context of financial remedy proceedings. Mark indulges us with a whistle-stop tour of the applicable principles for constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel as well as invaluable guidance on tactical errors to avoid. Hosted on Acast. See acast....