• Ep 7 - Gardner Wildblood
    Jul 30 2025

    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

    roskillyco.uk

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    27 mins
  • Ep 5 - Hannah Petherick - Burges Salmon
    Jul 30 2025

    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

    Roskillyco.uk

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    22 mins
  • Ep 8 - Andy Hayward - Cohabitation Reform
    Jul 21 2025

    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

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    28 mins
  • Ep 8 - Claire Macklin - Separation Coach (part 2)
    Oct 3 2023

    Write your next chapter - top tips from separation coach Claire Macklin

    A podcast with separation coach, Claire Mackin on writing your next chapter. In this episode we discuss bucket lists, red flags, dating, taking time for you and identifying your values. We also talk about the all-important question of trust and how to trust again and the steps which you can put in place around this. We also briefly discuss how you can protect yourself if you are entering into a new relationship and living with someone again. If you want to learn more about the things to focus on in writing your next chapter listen here!

    Claire Macklin – Claire Macklin (clairemacklincoaching.com)

    roskillyandco.uk

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    32 mins
  • Ep 6 - Alexander Learmonth KC of New Square Chambers & Alex Troup KC of St John's Chambers
    Sep 26 2023

    A podcast with Alexander Learmonth KC of New Square Chambers and Alex Troup KC of St John's Chambers. In this episode we discuss what is a mediation? What makes a mediation successful? What is not so important which people tend to focus on? What roles do people play at a mediation? What is the position regarding costs? If you want to learn more about mediation this is the podcast to listen to!

    Alexander Learmonth KC: Alexander Learmonth KC - New Square Chambers

    Alex Troup KC: Alex Troup KC - Chancery Barrister - St John's Chambers

    roskillyandco.uk

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    28 mins
  • Ep 4 - Nina Bambrey - Co-Parenting Coach
    Sep 19 2023

    A podcast with Nina Bambrey, a co-parenting coach, which covers how a co-parenting coach can support you and your former partner and how this is done. We also discuss how best to co-parent post separation and the biggest mistakes people make when they start co-parenting. Nina highlights how you can make life easier for your children when you start co-parenting. We also cover how much to reveal to your child about your own thoughts and feelings around the separation.

    Nina Bambrey: Journey Into Parenting: Our Values, Our Mission, Our Team

    Roskilly & Co

    roskillyandco.uk

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    26 mins
  • Ep 3 - Paula Brown - Play Therapist
    Sep 19 2023

    A podcast with Paula Brown, a play therapist, which covers what is play therapy and how it may assist and support your child. In this episode we discuss how best to support your child when you are going through a separation and the stages which your child may go through. We also explore how best to tap into the knowledge you already have about your child to support them with some practical top tips and suggestions on how to do that.

    Home - (blueoctopus-playtherapy.co.uk)

    Roskilly & Co

    roskillyandco.uk

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    29 mins
  • Ep 2 - Daniel Gornall of Centurion Chartered Financial Planners
    Sep 11 2023

    A podcast with Daniel Gornall, specialist financial planner on putting your finances in order following separation. In this episode we discuss understating your financial situation and how to develop a post separation budget, how to avoid financial mistakes, practical top tips and how best to approach your future financial needs.

    Daniel Gornall – Centurion Chartered Financial Planners (centurioncfp.co.uk)

    Roskilly & Co

    roskillyandco.uk

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    33 mins