Most people are new to divorce. It’s not something many of us have done before, and the whole thing can feel utterly overwhelming. The emotional and practical difficulties can lead to jumping in before we’re ready, making mistakes because we’re not thinking straight, and trying to get it all over with as quickly as possible. Whilst nobody wants to drag divorce out, one of the biggest mistakes Chloe Oudiz, a divorce and separation coach, sees, is rushing into decisions without getting the right advice or thinking things through.

Matt and Liza welcome back Chloe for this episode on the top divorce mistakes and how to avoid them. A must-listen for those at the start of the process, or those working out their next steps.

01:45 The dangers of rushing into things

03:35 The first step in divorce

04:40 How do you know you’re ready to get divorced?

05:56 Misconceptions around divorce and finance

09:00 Detaching emotions from practicalities

16:42 Emotional resilience and wellbeing through divorce

19:46 Mistakes made in the legal process

25:45 The importance of being detailed and precise

29:35 Considering prenuptial agreements for second marriages

32.20 Financial disclosure and DIY divorce

34:19 Making a cost-value analysis

37:37 Top tips for avoiding common mistakes in divorce

How to tell your friends and family about your divorce http://bit.ly/4kwUalU

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Divorcing when you have children comes with complications - where will they live, how much time does each parent get, how do you have the least amount of impact on their normal everyday lives. But if you have a special educational needs child, these complexities can seem almost insurmountable.

In this special episode, Stowe talks teamed up with Smart divorce for a collaborative podcast. Matt Taylor and leading financial planner Tamsin Caine welcomed Rhiannon Gogh, an award winning chartered financial adviser and founder of PlanIt Future, a financial service for the parents and carers of SEND children.

The team discussed financially planning in divorce when you have an SEND child, where the main challenges are and where to find help.

You can buy Rhiannon's book 'Planning with Love' on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Planning-Love-Parents-Children-Special/dp/1068592575) or Waterstones (https://www.waterstones.com/book/planning-with-love/rhiannon-gogh/9781068592577)

03:02 Special Educational Needs and Disability statistics

04:20 Challenges faced by families with SEND children

07:25 Tackling the long-term financial challenges of SEND children

09:56 What to consider when looking at your financial future

12:50 Extra complexities of divorce with SEND children

14:48 Legal aspects of parenting after divorce and impact on SEND children

17:30 Financial challenges on divorce

20:13 Legal and financial planning around for the family home in divorce

22:58 Available financial support

25:48 The law’s approach to dividing assets on divorce where SEND children are involved

27:45 Planning for short, medium and long term needs after divorce

31:47 What professionals can help and how

36:00 Top tips

Supporting neurodivergent children through divorce https://youtu.be/Wyuv-sFlRT4?si=tqjo2OWeSEZlSE-A

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Stowe talks goes live! Our first ever live podcast opened up Matt and Liza to audience questions for the first time. Family law covers a huge range of issues surrounding the breakdown, and building up, of families. Everything from divorce and separation, to surrogacy and IVF laws.

In this episode, Matt and Liza answered a variety of questions, everything from how long does divorce take, to what to do with an uncommunicative ex-spouse, to financial arrangements and pensions to child matters to international divorce.

02:00 How long does it take to get divorced?

03:35 What to do about an ex making the process difficult

05:28 Cost of divorce

06:09 Timelines of a financial settlement

08:29 Should I leave the family home?

08:40 Buying a new property mid-financial negotiations

11:04 Can you prejudice your financial position?

12:35 Impact of financial contributions during the marriage

15:19 Family home and divorce

18:59 Living with a difficult ex

20:27 Matrimonial vs non matrimonial assets

24:32 Pensions in divorce

31:42 Maintenance during and after proceedings

36:25 What happens if someone is not compliant with court orders?

40:00 Can you reopen a financial order?

41:24 The remarriage trap

42:50 Overseas assets

43:18 Step children and divorce

43:50 Claims against property owned by a third party

45:08 Is expected inheritance part of the matrimonial pot?

46:43 How are businesses split in divorce?

47:56 Solicitor vs litigant in person - impact on outcome

• Break-up Club - A beginner's guide to divorce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqAGVYY61bw&t=2s
• How to get divorced https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/family-law/divorce/how-to-get-divorced/
• How is inheritance dealt with in divorce https://open.spotify.com/episode/76eAKtJuIEm3ALk7EOqzy9?si=52744ee0ebf648f4
• Do I need a financial settlement?

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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 email list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one place https://mailchi.mp/69a5d247d3ba/stowetalks

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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

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