The legal bit
February 14, 2024
44 MIN

What happens in family court proceedings? with Louise Neville

In this episode, Kate is joined by founder and Master Divorce Coach, Louise Neville, to discuss surviving the family court.

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In this episode, Kate is joined by founder and Master Divorce Coach, Louise Neville, to discuss surviving the family court.

 About the episode:

Kate and Louise begin this episode by exploring what we mean by the family court. Louise explains how she ended up there after separating from her husband over unresolved financial and child arrangement issues.

This episode is focused on helping people navigate the family court when they have no other choice. Louise’s detailed explanation of the process for Children Act proceedings is useful in understanding what’s involved if you end up in a dispute when you separate.

Trigger Warning This episode covers content that some listeners might find distressing including poor mental health and abuse.

Organisations who can help:

About our guests:

Louise founded the company Family Court Survival and supports people emotionally, practically and strategically through the Family Court System In England and Wales. She is a Master Divorce Coach and Professional McKenzie Friend who works in children’s welfare and is at the forefront of everything she does.

More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

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