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
55 episodes
Episode 55: Buying a house as an unmarried couple
More and more unmarried couples and friends are buying houses together, but the move comes with potentially serious financial risks. In this episode, Matt & Liza explain the importance of how a property is legally owned, the ris...
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Season 6
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Episode 55
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20:29
Episode 54: How to prepare for a family court hearing
Going to the family court can be overwhelming, and cause high levels of stress, fear and confusion. Learning how to prepare and understand what will happen can help reduce anxiety and build resilience to navigate the day and deal with unexpecte...
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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27:05
Episode 53: What happens to debt in divorce?
Debts can add a layer of extra stress and complication to couples trying to navigate a divorce. What happens if one person builds up debt during the marriage? Who is responsible for the debt? What about loans from the bank of Mum & Dad?&nbs...
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Season 6
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Episode 53
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23:18
Episode 52: How is inheritance dealt with in divorce?
Inheritance can be one of the most emotive and complex elements of a financial settlement in divorce. So how is it usually dealt with? The bottom line is that inheritance isn't always safe in divorce, and there's no simple yes or n...
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Season 6
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Episode 52
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11:17
Episode 51: What is parental responsibility, how do you get it, can you lose it?
Parental responsibility is a legal term that covers the rights of a parent to be involved in making decisions in the best interests of their children. But it’s not just about Mum and Dad - it's possible for someone to have parental ...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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18:38
Episode 50: Understanding domestic abuse in minority communities
Domestic abuse is complex, multi-layered, and all consuming for survivors. For those in minority communities, it can present further unique challenges that need specialist support. Domestic Abuse Consultant, specialising in post-sep...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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36:22
Episode 49: Spotting the early red flags of abuse in relationships
Abusive relationships rarely start abusive. Instead, they build up over, slowly, over time, gradually changing the survivors perception of reality and sense of self. As our guest for this episode, domestic abuse expert and coach, C...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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27:57
Episode 48: Mortgages during and after divorce with Meet Margo
In most divorces, couples face challenges around the mortgage. From who will pay for it whilst you separate, to working out mortgage affordability for your next home. And with interest rates still high, a growing housing crisis and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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28:57
Episode 47: Domestic abuse in the family courts and what needs to change
The gasp factor, what should be the real headline of financial abuse, things must change and our collective responsibility…We’re back for season 6 as we welcome leading 4PB Barrister Anita Mehta, who juggles a busy practice of complex f...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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48:41
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
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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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Season 5
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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
