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
46 episodes
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
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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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
Episode 42 How long does it take to get divorced?
In this bite size episode, hosts Matt & Liza turn their attention to a popular question they hear from many of their clients: How long does it take to get divorced? They talk through the process, how long it takes, the impact of...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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7:33
Episode 41: What happens if your ex won’t respond to a divorce?
In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza explore what options are available for people if their ex-partner will not respond to the initial divorce application, refuses to disclose any information, or provides incorrect or misses details when tryi...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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19:15
Episode 40: Are you in a relationship with a narcissist?
Narcissism has become a popular buzzword. But despite the interest, there are many myths that undermine the complexity and destructive impact of this personality disorder.We were delighted to be joined again by Dr Supriya McKenna,...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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54:23
Episode 39: The realities of high-net-worth divorce
High-net-worth divorce brings its own unique challenges, especially around understanding, valuing and dividing complex earning structures, assets and pensions, often with international elements. In this episode, Ceri Griffiths a ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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38:01
Episode 38: The first things to do when getting a divorce
You may have made the decision, or had it made for you, but however you arrived at the moment, facing a divorce can be dauntingSo what should you do first? In this episode, family lawyers and hosts Matt & Liza share their tips on the...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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31:30
Episode 37 Should I stay, or should I go?
It is normal to face challenges in a relationship, but what happens when one, or both people, completely disconnects and thoughts turn to leaving? How do you know the right time to end a relationship?In this episode, divorce coach Dr. S...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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36:16
Episode 36: How to introduce a new partner to the kids
Introducing a new partner to your kids can be complicated, and requires careful thought and planning to get it right. So we asked parenting and relationship coach Nichole Farrow to join us to share her advice on how to introduce a n...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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36:24
Episode 35: School holiday planning for separated parents
School holidays can be difficult to juggle for any parents, but for those separated and co-parenting, it can bring a whole host of additional issues. In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza were joined by The Divorce & Separation...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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30:31
Episode 34: Who gets the house in a divorce?
The family home can often be the most emotive element of a divorce. Steeped in memories, many ex-couples face the difficult decision about what to do with the house, in the short and long term. In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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36:18
Episode 33: Prenups, postnups and petnups
No longer the preserve of the ultra- wealthy, prenups, postnups and petnups are on the rise. But what are they, what can they cover, and do they stand up in court?Take a listen as Matt & Liza dive into nuptial agreements, the advanta...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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35:02
Episode 32: Recognising and dealing with economic abuse
A staggering 95% of survivors of domestic abuse experience economic abuse, leaving them isolated, trapped, dependent and confused. So, we asked Tamsin Caine, a Chartered Financial Planner from Smart Divorce, to join us to look at ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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37:33
Episode 31: How does surrogacy work in the UK?
Surrogacy is a wonderful way for people to build their family outside traditional norms, but it comes with legal complexities that often surprise people. In this episode, Matt & Liza were delighted to welcome
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Episode 31
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53:03
Episode 30: Supporting male survivors of domestic abuse
One in 6-7 men is a domestic abuse survivor*, but only half of male victims (49%) fail to tell anyone they are a victim. Stigma, fear, shame, misinformation and societal pressures all contribute to men suffering in silence and not reporting the...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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38:16
Episode 29: Supporting teenagers through divorce
Divorce and separation can be difficult for any child, but supporting teenagers through it can bring a host of different issues. In this episode, Matt & Liza were joined by one of the UK's leading relationship and family coaches...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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34:53
Episode 28: How to prepare for your financial settlement in divorce
Reaching a financial settlement in divorce requires people to gather a wealth of information and paperwork, so they have a clear picture of their finances and the evidence required to complete the 30-page plus daunting Form E.In this epi...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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23:50
Episode 27: Creating financial wellbeing following separation
In this episode, we welcomed Jodie Phelps, a leading Financial Planner, about the importance of, and how to achieve financial wellbeing following a divorce or separation.We begin our chat exploring what lies beneath financial well-...
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Season 27
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Episode 4
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29:59
Episode 26: The unique challenges of a relationship break down in the LGBTQIA+ community
In this episode, Matt & Liza were thrilled to be joined by award-winning comedian and creator of global hit podcast and book The Breakup Monologues, Rosie Wilby, to look at the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community during a rela...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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41:00
Episode 25: The dangers of a DIY divorce
In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza explore the rising popularity of DIY divorces, how and when they work well, and the common dangers and pitfalls. They explain what a DIY divorce is, the current online process, and the difficul...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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26:06
Episode 24: Parenting alongside a narcissist Dr Supriya McKenna - Part two
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 for people trying to parent alongside a narcissist. (You c...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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40:22
Episode 23: Parenting alongside a narcissist with Dr Supriya McKenna - Part one
In the first of this two-parter episode, Matt and Liza were delighted to be joined again by Dr Supriya McKenna, a highly experienced specialist narcissism expert, as she shares her advice and practical tools and techniques for people tryi...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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33:07
Episode 22 What rights do cohabiting couples have?
In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza explore the myth of common-law marriage and the reality of legal rights for cohabiting couples, who are now the fastest growing family type in the UK. They talk through the minimal legal rights...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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35:37