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Stowe talksAuthor: 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. Language: en-gb Genres: Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The first steps to divorce
Episode 2
Friday, 2 January, 2026
Starting out on your divorce journey can be really overwhelming. It’s hard to know how or where to begin with the practical and legal aspects, let alone trying to navigate this through the huge range of emotions you’re feeling. In this episode of Life, love and the law, a divorce day special, host and expert family lawyer Liza Gatrell is once again joined by firm favourites Tom Nash, aka Mr Divorce Coach, and Jodie Phelps, leading financial planner. They provide professional insight into taking the first few steps, answering the FAQs they get from clients on an almost daily basis. 00:25 Introductions from Jodie Phelps, financial adviser and Tom Nash, Mr Divorce Coach01:18 How do you know when it’s time for a divorce?03:01 I want to give my marriage another shot - what happens now?05:00 Financial concerns at the beginning of divorce - am I going to be ok?06:17 Understanding the basics of the matrimonial pot09:27 The importance of the family home15:19 Temporary finances and budgeting - understanding current habits and future prospects20:19 Legal avenues if your ex won’t provide financial support during proceedings21:23 Getting your team around you22:46 What could you be doing if you feel that your relationship is on the rocks?24:35 Is it always 50/50 in a divorce?26:52 How can friends and family support you during divorce29:35 What is a no-split divorce? Does living together apart work?33:22 Approaching divorce in bitesized chunks and the circle of control35:48 Expert insight into the very start of divorce process - messaging your ex, processing and ignoring hearsay41:41 The role of the social media and TV in influencing our thoughts around divorce44:36 AI and divorce vs speaking to a real person 45:25 The most common mistakes in divorce and how to overcome themUseful resources for getting started in your divorce journey...Download our in-depth handbook A Beginner’s Guide to Divorce7 steps to an amicable divorceUsing AI in your legal caseWhat do I need to know when I start divorce proceedings?If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/
