FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

About FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

Going through divorce or separation can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotional. FLiP – Family Law in Partnership is here to guide you every step of the way. Our podcast combines expert legal advice with compassionate support, helping all individuals navigate the complexities of family law with clarity and confidence. In each episode, we explore practical solutions from divorce and financial arrangements to child-related matters, and provide insights into NCDR options such as mediation, arbitration, and court processes. We are often joined by third-party specalists, who share advice, strategies, and real-world perspectives to help you make informed decisions while managing the emotional impact of these life changes. Whether you're just starting your journey or seeking reassurance along the way, this podcast is your trusted companion - We help people navigate family change with clarity, care and constructive support in every episode. Change is never easy, but it can be constructive. Subscribe and join us as we face family law challenges together, with guidance from experts you can rely on.

Publisher

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jul 2020

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Episode 40 - Should I Divorce in England & Wales or Hong Kong?

   In this episode, David Allison is joined by Caroline McNally of Hugill & Ip to compare divorce and financial claims in England and Wales with the system in Hong Kong. The discussion focuses on issues relevant to individuals with connections to both jurisdictions. Looking at both jurisdictions, they cover: • Jurisdiction for divorce, including domicile and residency • Grounds for divorce • Financial claims on divorce • Maintenance claims • Claims available to non-married couples • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements • Key differences between England and Wales and Hong Kong About the speakers: David Allison is a highly regarded family lawyer and accredited mediator. The focus of his practice is financial claims on divorce, particularly those involving jurisdiction disputes, international asset structures, and families with connections to multiple countries. He works closely with overseas lawyers and professionals to coordinate strategies that protect individual's interests while maintaining a constructive, solutions-focused approach. Known for his calm and thoughtful style, David combines technical precision with a deep understanding of the human context behind each case. He supports people through challenging transitions with clear guidance, helping them move forward with stability and confidence. Caroline McNally is recognised locally and internationally as one of the leading family lawyers in Hong Kong. Caroline qualified in England and Wales in 1998 and in Hong Kong in 2014. In London, she worked at top tier firms before relocating to Hong Kong to set up the family team at an independent boutique law firm.  Caroline joined Hugill & Ip in 2023. Although Caroline has extensive experience in litigation, she is well-known for taking a pragmatic approach and for guiding clients sensitively through one of the most difficult times of their lives. She is a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer and uses these skills to find tailor-made and creative solutions for clients. In May 2020 Caroline broke new legal ground in Hong Kong by acting for a party in the first Private Financial Adjudication, where the parties chose to appoint an adjudicator to settle their dispute. Caroline held the position of Chair of the Hong Kong Family Law Association (HKFLA) from 2016 to 2018.  Caroline is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and is President Elect Designate of the Asia Pacific Chapter. * Disclaimer: • At the time of recording this podcast the proposed reform in England and Wales affecting how finances are divided when relationships end for non-married couples had not been announced. To understand more about the consultation, it can be accessed online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-fairer-end-to-relationships.

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Episode 39 Should I Divorce in England & Wales or New York?

   In this episode, David Allison is joined by Mudita Chawla of Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda to compare divorce and financial claims in England and Wales with the system in the state of New York. The discussion focuses on issues relevant to individuals with connections to both jurisdictions. Looking at both jurisdictions, they cover: • Jurisdiction for divorce, including domicile and residency • Grounds for divorce • Financial claims on divorce • Maintenance claims • Claims available to non-married couples • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements • Key differences between England and Wales and New York, United States of America. ** Disclaimer: At the time of recording this podcast the proposed reform in England and Wales affecting how finances are divided when relationships end for non married couples had not been announced. To understand more about the consultation, it can be accessed online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-fairer-end-to-relationships. About the speakers: David Allison is a highly regarded family lawyer and accredited mediator. The focus of his practice is financial claims on divorce, particularly those involving jurisdiction disputes, international asset structures, and families with connections to multiple countries. He works closely with overseas lawyers and professionals to coordinate strategies that protect individual's interests while maintaining a constructive, solutions-focused approach. Known for his calm and thoughtful style, David combines technical precision with a deep understanding of the human context behind each case. He supports people through challenging transitions with clear guidance, helping them move forward with stability and confidence. Known for his calm and thoughtful style, David combines technical precision with a deep understanding of the human context behind each case. He supports people through challenging transitions with clear guidance, helping them move forward with stability and confidence. Mudita Chawla represents clients in all aspects of family and matrimonial law. She has significant experience settling and litigating disputed cases before both the trial and appellate courts. Mudita is an assertive and compassionate advocate who fights relentlessly for her clients. Known for helping clients navigate through the divorce process and understand how the legal system works, Mudita keenly listens to her clients' concerns and crafts legal strategies with them which realize their goals. She is a skilled negotiator who recognizes that her clients' needs are often best met through settlement. At other times, however, when it is in her clients' best interests, Mudita will zealously litigate their cases, making her clients' goals her highest priority. Mudita's tenacity and attention to detail are invaluable assets that her clients revere time and again. Mudita is a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, where she serves as the Assistant Treasurer, the New York Bar Association (Family Law Section), the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York and the New York Women's Bar Association. She served as a member of Sanctuary for Families' Pro Bono Committee. Mudita has been qualified as an expert to testify on New York State Matrimonial Law. She has served as a faculty member of the American Bar Association, Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence on numerous occasions and the ABA International Law Section, a guest lecturer at The Annual Fordham Forum on Domestic Violence and has presented at conferences of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.

3. 

   12 May 2026

   Episode 38- Should I Divorce in England & Wales or Ontario, Canada?

   In this episode, Elizabeth Hicks is joined by Oren Weinberg to compare divorce and financial claims in England and Wales with the system in the province Ontario, Canada. The discussion focuses on issues relevant to individuals with connections to both jurisdictions. Looking at both jurisdictions, they cover: Jurisdiction for divorce, including domicile and residency Financial claims on divorce Maintenance claims Claims available to non-married couples Pre- and post-nuptial agreements Key differences between England and Wales and Ontario, Canada. About the speakers: Elizabeth Hicks is a leading expert in complex, cross-border family law matters. She specialises in advising high and ultra-high net worth individuals on divorce, financial remedy disputes, asset protection, and trusts, frequently involving multiple jurisdictions. Her practice also includes complex private Children Act cases and the negotiation of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, often with an international dimension. As a trained collaborative lawyer, Elizabeth is highly experienced in resolving disputes outside of court, including the use of the collaborative process to structure international pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Elizabeth works with a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, City professionals, and high-profile individuals and their families. Known for her strategic approach and strong advocacy, she combines technical excellence with a deeply client-focused style. Oren Weinberg has practiced family law exclusively since 2005. He advocates for his clients when negotiating agreements, appearing before trial and appellate courts as well as in mediations and arbitrations. Oren handles all aspects of family law including property and support, parental decision-making responsibility (custody), and parenting time (access). Oren acts for clients based in Ontario and internationally. ** Disclaimer: At the time of recording this podcast the proposed reform in England and Wales affecting how finances are divided when relationships end for non married couples had not been announced. To understand more about the consultation, it can be accessed online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-fairer-end-to-relationships.

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• Lucy Taylor
• Chantal Hughes
• Andrew Jones
• former client

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0

Engagement

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