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This episode focuses on the process of making an appeal, whether for a decision made by the court or during the course of arbitration. Host Jenny Bowden is joined for this episode by partners Debbie Chism and Sophie Chapman.

Questions answered in this episode include:
• Who can appeal a court decision and what is the process for appealing?
• What happens if permission to appeal is refused?
• What key points should be kept in mind when deciding whether to appeal a decision?
• How do you appeal a decision made in arbitration?
• What are the benefits of pursuing arbitration?

Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Regular podcast host Jenny Bowden welcomes partner Toby Atkinson and fellow senior associate Fawn Wilkinson to explain child abduction and explore how it is dealt with both in the courts of England and Wales and internationally.
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Questions answered in this episode include:
• What does child abduction mean?
• What happens if a parent moves abroad with a child without consent?
• What protections are in place against child abduction?
• How does the courts’ approach differ between abductions from the UK to another country and vice versa?
• What advice would you give to a parent who thinks their child is at risk of abduction?

Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Taking on host duties once again, associate Tim Carpenter welcomes Divorce and Family partner Emma Hatley and senior associate Trevona Hettiarachchi to discuss what they describe as the “tricky topic” of relocation.
Questions answered in this episode include:
• What does international relocation mean? How can you relocate a child after divorce or separation?
• What factors will the court take into account when deciding whether a child should be allowed to relocate internationally? What if the family has more than one child?
• What does the law say about relocating within England and Wales?
• What would happen if one parent unilaterally decides to move to a different area of the country?
• How can parents who disagree on whether a child should relocate, find a solution?

Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Having passed the halfway point of Season Two of the Stewarts Divorce and Family Podcast, Episode 6 this week explores the process and best approach to child arrangements applications. A child arrangements order regulates living arrangements for a child and can be sought to regulate other important decisions regarding a child.

Tim Carpenter hosts this episode, having explored some “do’s and don’ts” for separating parents in respect of their children in Season One. This time he is joined by senior associate Rosie Stewart and associate Lydia Fowler.

Questions answered in this episode include:


What is the process for parents to make a child arrangements order?
What is the court’s approach to an application and what can a parent expect to achieve?
What should a parent think about before making an application or discussing matters with a solicitor?
What impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on the court and children proceedings?

Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Schedule 1 is a section of the Children Act which gives the court power to make orders for financial provision for the benefit of children.

Questions answered in this episode include:


Is the financial provision available through a Schedule 1 application the same as that available through divorce?
Can lump sum payments be used to equalise assets, and can orders be made to cover retrospective payments?
How are housing and maintenance claims handled under Schedule 1?
How does a client obtain an order under Schedule 1?
What options are available if the parties do not agree and cannot progress matters amicably?

Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Questions answered in this episode include:
• Is there such a thing as common law marriage?
• How does not being married affect pensions and inheritance?
• What can unmarried couples do to protect themselves?
• Should the law change to give unmarried couples more rights?

Stewarts is the UK’s leading litigation-only law firm and the pre-eminent divorce and family legal practice in the UK, ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers. We act for high net worth individuals based in the UK and overseas on divorce and separations, arrangements for children, and agreements including pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.


This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm