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Family Law in the UKBenefits of using the My Family Wizard App in Family Law ProceedingsIn this episode, Natasha Slabas (Family Law Partner in London) and Samantha Jago (Family Law Partner in Guildford) sit down with James Evans, Head of Professional Education at Our Family Wizard (OFW), to explore how the platform is transforming communication in family law proceedings. Whether used before, during or after court involvement, OFW offers a structured and secure space for separated parents to manage co-parenting more effectively. Having recommended OFW for over a decade, Samantha shares how valuable the tool has been in her own practice. She highlights the “ToneMeter” feature as particularly useful. It gives live feedb...2025-07-2819 minFamily Law in the UKDrug and Alcohol Testing in Family LawIn this podcast, Family Law Partner Natasha Slabas discusses drug and alcohol testing in family law with guests James Nutt, Operations Manager for Cansford Laboratories, and Lauren Blythe, Senior Associate in the Family Team. In family law proceedings, concerns about alcohol misuse by a parent or guardian can significantly impact decisions regarding where a child shall live and the time they spend with each parent. To address these concerns, courts often order alcohol testing to provide objective evidence of consumption patterns.If a parent's alcohol use is suspected to compromise their ability to care for a...2025-05-2928 minFamily Law in the UKChanges to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property ReliefThe podcast discusses the abolition of the Remittance Basis for UK Resident Non-Domiciled individuals and explains the new Four Year Foreign Income and Gains regime, after which worldwide income and gains become subject to UK tax. It also considers the new basis for inheritance tax which has changed from a domicile basis to tax to a Long-Term Residence Test, capturing worldwide assets and offshore trust assets within the UK inheritance tax net. Also discussed are the changes to Agricultural Relief and Business Property Relief which Caps the combined relief at one million per individual and discuses how t...2024-11-2220 minFamily Law in the UKProtection of assets pre-marriage and considerations on wealth planningIn this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by guest speakers Ingrid McCleave, Partner in Private Client at DMH Stallard, Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes, and Katharine Arthur, Partner and Head of Private Client from accountancy firm Haysmacintyre, to discuss the protection of assets pre-marriage and the key considerations for wealth planning for the future.2024-07-0342 minFamily Law in the UKNew legislative changes to Capital Gains Tax for separating couplesIn this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by guest speakers Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes, and Kay Mind, Director (Tax), Private Client & Trusts from accountancy firm Haysmacintyre, to discuss the impact of the new legislation that came into effect on 6 April 2023, to make Capital Gains Tax (CGT) fairer for separating couples.Natasha can be contacted via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: natasha.slabas@dmhstallard.com2023-09-0423 minFamily Law in the UKPrenuptial agreements: How effective are they?In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by Senior Associate, Ella Welsby, to discuss the hot topic of prenuptial agreements which has recently featured in the news, following the High Court case of MN v AN [2023]. The judgment by Mr Justice Moor looked at the principles laid out in the case of Radmacher v Granatino [2010], which was the ground-breaking case that made prenuptial agreements binding in English Law. Natasha can be contacted via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: natasha.slabas@dmhstallard.com2023-08-0125 minFamily Law in the UKProtecting your assets, understanding Wills in relation to marriage, divorce and deathIn this latest episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by her colleague Jennifer Ray, who is a Private Client Partner, to discuss the topic of Wills in relation to marriage, divorce and death. Overview of this discussion:In UK, marriage automatically invalidates a will made before the marriage unless it is made in contemplation of marriage. If the person does make a new will their estate will be distributed in accordance with intestacy rules. These are pretty rigid and don’t really reflected the growing number of blended families we see in the...2023-03-2224 minFamily Law in the UKLitigation Lending with guest speaker Avni Vaghela from Rhea Family FinanceIn this Episode 13 of the Family Law in the U.K. podcast hosted by Natasha Slabas, litigation lending is explored.Natasha Slabas interviews Avni Vaghela from Rhea Family Finance, a specialist provider for lending in family law proceedings. The types of family matters inside and outside of court which can be covered by Rhea are addressed in this episode, as well as the sorts of things that are looked at when checking whether or not an individual is eligible. The premise for this arose from there being a noticeable gap between those who...2023-01-0407 minFamily Law in the UKNo fault divorce and a bit on jurisdiction post BrexitIn this episode, Natasha Slabas explains the newer 'no fault' divorce system which came into force on 6 April 2022, enabling spouses to divorce without placing blame on one another or waiting a period of time following separation. Some 6 months on, Natasha looks at the new legislation and how the system works online.Additionally, Natasha discusses briefly the context of the available defence of jurisdiction, should there be connections with foreign countries with your marriage. Natasha is a Partner in the multi-serviced, award winning firm, DMH Stallard and works from their London office. She can be contacted...2022-09-2305 minFamily Law in the UKChild maintenance continued and introduction to Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, hosts this episode which expands from Episode 10 on the complicated topic of child maintenance. Natasha explains ways in which one can get a longer term and higher quantum of child maintenance beyond that of the statutory limitations of the court and introduces additional provision for the benefit of children for unmarried, separated couples with a child.Natasha can be contacted via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: natasha.slabas@dmhstallard.com 2022-09-1209 minFamily Law in the UKChild Maintenance explained (Part 1)In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard and based in their London office, explains the key principles and framework underpinning child maintenance claims.This is a broad topic, so this episode only deals in part and mainly focuses on the Child Maintenance Service's role and the reported case CB v KB [2019] EWFC 78, which in some ways has created more difficulties when assessing the court's discretion in determining 'top up' orders.Natasha has been working exclusively in Family Law for 10 years, with a plethora of experience in all types of family related problems...2021-08-2622 minFamily Law in the UKLegal Services OrdersIn this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, explains the considerations which must be taken when applying at court for a Legal Services Order. The caselaw is highlighted as to the criterion which must be adhered with when making such an application as well as the practicalities of making the application form and statement itself. As ever, Natasha will explain the process and the need for attempts to negotiate prior to making an application at court.Natasha solely practises in Family Law and has specialist knowledge in this area of expertise...2021-06-2527 minFamily Law in the UKAnalysis of Re H-N and Others (children) (domestic abuse: finding of fact hearings) [2021] EWCA Civ 448 and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, presents to you a role on episode on finding of fact hearings in the family courts. The emphasis is on this particular Court of Appeal case, given its significance in steering the family courts into a directions which does not overlook circumstances where there is a series of events pointing towards abuse.There is a clear tension between the need to uphold the paramountcy principle underpinning the Children Act 1989 in ensuring a child's welfare is at the forefront of the court's decision-making, the court's lack of judicial availability where there...2021-05-1424 minFamily Law in the UKHow a Fact Find Hearing works and key considerations throughout the processNatasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, welcomes you to this episode of her podcast on the operation and construct of Fact Find Hearings which operate in the family courts to determine allegations of domestic abuse. Natasha takes you through the considerations that need to be taken from the start of your application, such as completing the Form C1A and the operation of family courts in ironing out such abuse before any arrangements for a child may be determined. Natasha goes through examples of instances of abuse which the court may not consider as...2021-04-2324 minFamily Law in the UKA guide to obtaining protective injunctive orders from the family courtsNatasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, explains the nature and process of obtaining a Non-Molestation or Occupation Order, otherwise known as protective injunctions, from the family courts.Starting from the top to bottom, Natasha goes through the legislation underpinning the framework and of the factors you need to consider if applying at court. As well as going through this in detail, Natasha explains what a defendant to an application ought to do to disprove the allegations.Should there be any queries arising from this episode, Natasha can be contacted via her Instagram...2021-04-0931 minFamily Law in the UKChild Arrangements Orders with a focus on a "Lives With" OrderThis episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard. In this episode, Natasha discusses the principles underpinning the Children Act 1989 when considering an application under Section 8 for a Child Arrangements Order. Taking you through the form C100 and considering any concurrent matters such as allegations of harm which should be completed separately and alongside this form, it is a snapshot introduction to the process.If you have any questions, you may contact Natasha either via email: natasha.slabas@dmhstallard.com or via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer2021-03-2628 minFamily Law in the UKConsiderations for making an application for removal of children from the jurisdictionThis episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard. Natasha has extensive experience in representing clients who apply for permission for leave to remove children permanently from the jurisdiction. Of particular significance is the case of Tigipko, which involved naming abductors where the children's whereabouts were known - an unprecedented outcome in family law which should assist for future cases involving heinous individuals who ignore legal process and rules.In this episode, Natasha summarises the key principles underpinning the decision-making of the Court and in relation to how to map out a...2021-03-0518 minFamily Law in the UKHow to draft Form EThis episode is presented to you by Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard.The episode sets out details of how to complete your Form E which is the underpinning Statement within financial remedy proceedings.The most difficult questions are considered, so as to give the listener an understanding of what to spend time on and what information is relevant and critical in assisting the user, depending on various sets of circumstances.If you have further queries, Natasha can be contacted via email: natasha.slabas@dmhstallard.com or via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer 2021-02-1238 minFamily Law in the UKHow to make an application for a Financial Order following your petition for divorceNatasha Slabas, a Family Partner at DMH Stallard, London presents episode 2 of the podcast which strives to make family law in the UK easier to understand.In this episode, Natasha goes through the entire court process of how to apply for a Financial Order in the family courts in England and Wales. It is a snapshot of the steps you will need to take and assumes "smooth sailing". Natasha will be taking questions in the future episodes, for those of you who have any. If you have further queries, Natasha can be contacted...2021-01-2930 min
Family Law in the UKIntroduction to the Podcast and how to divorce in the UKThis first episode introduces me, the speaker, Natasha Slabas, as I describe the methodology for starting a petition for a divorce in the U.K. I am a Family Partner working at DMH Stallard, London. I know the process of divorce is daunting and confusing on top of the fact you are probably in a bad emotional space. I attempt to break down the main elements of the petition itself into a detailed and clear, explanatory bitesize version of advice so that you may think about where to start with your divorce, with reference to specific caselaw...2021-01-1625 min