In this episode we are truly privileged to be joined by Stephen Wildblood KC and Dr Freda Gardner of Gardner Wildblood LLP, a firm which truly believes that families must be supported, and which offers mediation to those who have separated, whether married or unmarried. In this episode we learn more about their wealth of experience in this area, the reasons behind launching their firm in 2024.

Highly experienced Judge and practising family law barrister, Stephen Wildblood KC shares his top tips from his many years working within family law. Dr Freda Gardner shares her top tips as a consultant clinical psychologist with 25 years' experience working with children and families.

We hope this of interest to any clients or perspective clients whether married or unmarried who are wanting to learn more about mediation. We also hope this is of interest to practitioners who may want to learn more about Gardner Wildblood LLP and their approach to mediation.

gardnerwildblood.com

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In this podcast we discuss the differences in the rights of those who are married -v- those who are unmarried in the context of separation, highlighting the differences in the law which applies. Hannah Petherick, highly experienced family partner at Burges Salmon talks about the rights of those that are married upon separation, how financial matters are resolved in the divorce context and how mediation is approached. In contrast, Emily Roskilly, partner at Roskilly & Co outlines her experience in the unmarried couple context, highlighting the rights/current lack of rights for unmarried couples, how mediation is approached and the timescales of resolving disputes.

We hope this podcast is of interest to all clients and perspective clients and also to practitioners who may want to learn more about the rights available on separation and the contrast between the two positions as to whether you are married or unmarried.

burges-salmon.com/our-people/hannah-petherick

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A podcast with Associate Professor, Andy Hayward of Durham Law School, Durham University who has been and continues to be at the forefront of cohabitation reform. In this episode Emily and Andy discuss the background to reforming the law on cohabitation, how other jurisdictions address cohabitation and what reform may look in the future. Using Andy’s specialist knowledge on this subject, this podcast gives an insight into the world of cohabitation reform with helpful information about the steps which have been taken and continue to be taken to reform the law in this area.

durham.ac.uk/staff/a-p-hayward

roskillyandco.uk