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June 25, 2026
<p>In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, host Kimberley Davies is joined by experienced family law barrister Maria Henty to pull back the curtain on what really happens inside the UK family court system.</p><p><br /></p><p>If youâre facing divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings or a children matter, this episode will help you understand what to expect, calm your fears, and focus on what truly matters.</p><p>Together, Kimberley and Maria demystify family court by separating TV drama from reality. They explore what judges actually care about (and what they donât), why court often feels more âadministrativeâ than adversarial, and how staying calm, reasonable and prepared can genuinely influence outcomes.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li></li><li>What family court is really like (and why itâs nothing like criminal court dramas)</li><li></li><li>What judges actually look for in divorce and children cases</li><li></li><li>Why credibility, reasonableness and focus matter more than emotion</li><li></li><li>Common myths about judges, barristers and âwinningâ in family court</li><li></li><li>What actually happens at directions hearings, FDRs and final hearings</li><li></li><li>Practical tips for your first day in family court (including what to expect physically and emotionally)</li><li></li><li>Why proving moral wrongdoing often doesnât change legal outcomes</li><li></li><li>How court handles high conflict, emotion and anxiety</li><li></li><li>Why fear thrives in uncertaintyâand how knowledge reduces stress</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>This episode is essential listening if you have a family court hearing coming up, are considering whether court is necessary, or simply want a clearer understanding of how the system works in England and Wales.</p><p><br /></p><p>Family court isnât about winning or losingâitâs about finding a workable way forward.</p><p>đ Connect with Maria Henty on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-henty-223a10378/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-henty-223a10378/</a></p><p>đ Contact Maria at Pump Court Chambers: <a href="https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com/barrister/maria-henty/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pumpcourtchambers.com/barrister/maria-henty/</a></p><p>â Follow or subscribe to the Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast</p><p>â Leave a review to help others find support and expert guidance during divorce</p><p><br /></p>
June 18, 2026
<p>In this honest and empowering episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, host Kimberley Davies is joined by content creator Daisy Harris-Reid (aka Mum About Town) and family lawyer Alice Balcombe to talk candidly about divorce, early legal advice and the real impact of choosing the right divorce lawyer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Daisy shares her deeply personal journey of divorcing at 30, navigating separation with a young child, and rebuilding her identity after marriage. She reflects on how starting her Instagram platform Mum About Town helped her rediscover herself â and how calm, compassionate legal support completely changed her experience of divorce.</p><p>Alice, the lawyer who supported Daisy through the process, offers clear, practical insight into:</p><ul><li></li><li>Why early legal advice can reduce stress and legal costs</li><li></li><li>How noâfault divorce has changed the process</li><li></li><li>When you may (and may not) need a lawyer</li><li></li><li>Why empathy, transparency and rapport with your lawyer truly matter</li><li></li><li>How to protect childrenâs wellbeing during separation</li><li></li><li>Making agreements legally binding without creating conflict</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Together, they challenge stereotypes around divorce lawyers, highlight the power of respectful coâparenting, and share reassurance for anyone feeling overwhelmed at the start of a separation.</p><p><br /></p><p>If youâre thinking about divorce, in the early stages of separation, or simply want clearer, calmer guidance on family law, this episode will help you feel informed, supported and less alone.</p><p><br /></p><p>đ Follow Daisy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mum_abouttown/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mum_abouttown/</a></p><p>â Follow or subscribe to the Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast</p><p>â Leave a review to help others find support and expert guidance during divorce</p>
June 11, 2026
<p>In this powerful episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, host Kimberley Davies, divorce lawyer and family mediator, is joined by Hannah Strong â family psychotherapist, divorce mum, and founder of a neuroscienceâled approach to supporting children through family breakdown.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they explore what the research actually says about children and divorce, challenging some of the most common myths parents hear, including the idea that âchildren are resilient.â Hannah explains why resilience isnât innate, but something that is built, and how the right support can make all the difference.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is packed with practical, researchâbacked insights for parents navigating separation, coâparenting and child arrangements, including:</p><ul><li><li>How divorce impacts a childâs developing brain</li></li><li><li>Why children âact outâ, withdraw or become clingy during separation</li></li><li><li>The hand model of the brain and what âflipping your lidâ really means</li></li><li><li>How parental stress affects childrenâs emotional regulation</li></li><li><li>Why children struggle with transitions between two homes</li></li><li><li>Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment in children</li></li><li><li>How parents can regulate their own emotions to support their child</li></li><li><li>What children need to feel safe, secure and emotionally connected</li></li><li><li>How therapeutic (neuroscienceâinformed) mediation differs from traditional mediation</li></li><li><li>Why children only need one regulated, informed parent to thrive</li></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hannah also shares her own deeply moving experience of going through divorce as a parent, and how applying neuroscienceâled tools transformed not only her childrenâs wellbeing, but her entire approach to family life.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether youâre at the beginning of a separation, struggling with coâparenting, navigating handovers between homes, or simply worried about how your child is coping, this episode offers clarity, reassurance and hope â grounded in science, empathy and realâworld experience.</p><p><br></p><p>đ Follow Hannah on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannah_strong_therapist/">https://www.instagram.com/hannah_strong_therapist/</a></p><p>đVisit Hannah's website for information on her membership, free masterclasses, 1to1 support and 7 step programme: <a href="https://www.mythrivingchild.co/">https://www.mythrivingchild.co/</a></p><p>â Follow or subscribe to the Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast</p><p>â Leave a review to help others find support and expert guidance during divorce</p>
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đď¸Going through a breakup or divorce? We make sense of it, honestly đ§ The Candid Divorce Lawyer podcast đ Award-winner (Legal Growth 2026)
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This podcast is brought to you by Trethowans: www.trethowans.com Email: candiddivorcelawyer@trethowans.com
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