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The Family Team at Pump Court Chambers present this weekly podcast featuring discussion of a variety of topics from across the spectrum of family law, joined by regular expert guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rather prematurely, this episode was suppose to be celebrating 30 years of the FDR… It is in fact 26 years since the introduction of FDRs but Maria Henty and Geoffrey Kelly have decided to discuss their development and the current state of play anyway. Maria and Geoff discuss the changes over the past two decades and the development of pFDR, and what might happen in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest episode of the Pump Court Chambers Family Law Podcast, Rebekah Batt is joined by Edward Cooke , Charlotte Millard and Victoria Ellis to discuss “Putting Children First” following the publication of the Family Solutions Group Report of the same title in March of this year and linked here . The discussion includes a summary of the report and the recommendations therein, how good the court system currently is at hearing the ‘voice of the child’, what we can do to improve and how professionals might reduce conflict in Children Act cases. Other resources referenced or relevant and useful are as follows: Separated Parenting Programme Directory – linked here ; Dame Rachel de Souza’s letter to separating parents – linked here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode The Family Law Podcast meets Annmarie Carvalho’s Staying Sane in Law podcast for an exciting chat about the ups and downs of family law, what Annmarie brings to the table as a former family lawyer turned therapist, Annmarie’s book Staying Sane in Family Law , and what its like to swap the host’s chair for the guest seat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maria Henty, in this episode, is joined by Isabella Thomas-Kelly and Natalya Evans to discuss applying for 3rd six pupillages and how to deal with and manage the disappointment of not being taken on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the second episode of this series of the Pump Court Family Law Podcast, Rebekah Batt is joined by Jennifer Pollock and Catriona Ellis, of Irwin Mitchell, and Elena Johnson of Pump Court Chambers to discuss neurodiversity in private children proceedings. This episode was inspired by Catriona and Jennifer’s article linked here and includes discussion around helpful evidence for the court and authors of section 7 reports, how to deal with cases where there is no diagnosis, when to start thinking about the issue and methods to assist parties with neurodiversity, as well as neurodivergent children. Other resources referred to or which may be useful are: Family Justice Council Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System, January 2025 – linked here ; Sunflower Lanyard scheme in HMCTS – details linked here ; (not referenced but useful) Practice Guidance on the use of Intermediaries, Lay Advocates and Cognitive Assessments in the Family court from January 2025 (updated November 2025) – linked here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to The Family Law podcast from Pump Court Chambers! In this first episode of the new series, Maria talks to the head of the financial remedies team at Pump Court, Edward Boydell KC. Ed and Maria get stuck into all things LSPOs and talk about the ins and outs of CC v UU [2025] EWFC 214, and the state of the law more generally when it comes to funding litigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt present a new series of exciting guests and topics on the Family Law Podcast. The summer guest list includes Pump Court's Geoffrey Kelly, Albert Gibbon, and Jenna Lucas, along with Samantha Hilas KC, the charity 'Not Beyond Redemption,' and many more. The topics will cover '30 years of FDR', neurodiversity, and welfare checklists, along with many other interesting discussions. Stay tuned for a new episode every two weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, led by Rebekah, Maria and Rebekah are joined by Emma Post of NE Family Law. With the assistance of Rebekah, Maria and Emma discuss the recent judgment of CR v CO [2025] EWFC 494 (B) from HHJ Hess, in which Maria was instructed by Emma on a pro-bono basis in litigation spanning many years. The podcast addresses civil restraint orders and pro bono costs orders and how helpful these are to have in one’s arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special spring bonus episode, which was a little while in the making, Maria Henty is joined by Heather Souter and Ben Marshall . Heather is a partner in the family team at Paris Smith and an expert in ‘farming cases’. Ben is a partner at Woolley and Wallis, and is a chartered surveyor and a FAAV. The episode covers how to go about instructing experts in ‘farming cases’ and the common pitfalls that may arise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In another special edition of the Family Law Podcast, we once again return to the Langham. This time for the annual debate, the motion was “This chambers believes that robots can and should take over the FRC”. Tune in to find out whether long time debate champion Annie Ward retains her crown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special edition of the Family Law Podcast, Edward Boydell KC speaks with HHJ Hess and offers an insight into life on the bench and some topical issues within family law. The recording was made at the Pump Court Chambers annual family finance update at the Langham Hotel on 5 March 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The hotly anticipated part 2 of Pump Court Chambers’ Family Law Podcast two part special sees host, Rebekah Batt , discuss the privilege against self-incrimination in public law proceedings with Leslie Samuels KC , with discussion around section 98 warnings, whether conditions or limitations can or will be imposed on disclosure into criminal proceedings and advice to a party facing concurrent public law and criminal proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Part 1 of a two part special relating to privilege against self-incrimination, Leslie Samuels KC of Pump Court Chambers joins host Rebekah Batt to discuss the issue in the context of private children proceedings. This includes the extent of any such privilege, disclosure between family and criminal proceedings and guidance for practitioners dealing with the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first episode of the Pump Court Chambers Family Law Podcast for 2026, new host Rebekah Batt is joined by Penny Howe KC, of Pump Court Chambers, and Sarah Williams, of Forsters, to discuss the news that the UK Government intends to repeal the presumption of parental involvement enshrined within the Children Act 1989. They discuss the circumstances surrounding the introduction of the provision, which is now set to be repealed and what impact any repeal may have, in particular, having regard to the different approaches in private and public children proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A teaser from hosts Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt about what’s coming up in the second half of the current series of the Family Law Podcast in 2026! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Family Law podcast host Maria Henty discusses taking a more holistic approach to divorce and separation, and how different professionals can work with clients in a joined up fashion to support them at a difficult time. Maria is joined for this episode by Emma Wilders-Pratt and Laura Bell of Trethowans and by Elinor Harvey of The Relationship Therapy Practice . Maria and guests discuss the Trethowans New Beginnings initiative and how Emma, Laura, and Elinor work together across their specialisms to help clients. Prospective clients can get in touch with Elinor for availability at hello@relationshiptherapypractice.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest episode of Pump Court's Family Law Podcast, host Maria Henty discusses how the court deals with pets upon divorce and separation, with Estella Newbold-Brown, Partner and Head of Family Law at Amphlett Lissimore . During the episode, Maria and Estella cover the current approach to pets, scope for reform, pet-nups, and Estella’s work with the working group on pets on divorce and separation. A meeting of the All-party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group will be held on 9 December 2025 - please click here for further information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Maria talks to Annette Henry KC about the Harman Report and also about harassment and bullying at the Bar more generally. Annette is a former criminal Silk and now the founder of Owning Your Wellbeing, Work – a Life Wellbeing Consultant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest edition of the family law podcast, new host Maria Henty is joined by Antonia Mee of Burgess Mee and Hannah Budd of The Rosefield Divorce consultancy to discuss the Within The Window initiative and how the initiative can be used to help our Family Law clients. “ Within The Window ” was created by two teams - Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy - who understand the emotional, practical, financial and legal hurdles you’re facing and the impact that trauma has on what you’re going through. The teams at Burgess Mee and Rosefield Divorce Consultancy have all been trained to integrate a trauma-informed approach to all aspects of their practice of family law. Antonia Mee is the joint founder of the firm and runs it alongside Peter Burgess. Together they have grown the firm, developed its different specialisms and ensured that its strategy remains innovative and forward-thinking. She jointly developed with Peter Burgess the firm’s sister website, The Happy Co-Parent. Hannah Budd practised as a family law solicitor for over 15 years, during which time she represented many hundreds of clients through separation and divorce. Hannah was a partner at a specialist international family law practice and went on to co-found a boutique family law firm. Her work spanned all of the issues that arise from separation, including divorce, the resolution of financial matters and arrangements for children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pump Court warmly welcomes Maria Henty and Rebekah Batt as our new Family Law podcast hosts. The first new episode will launch this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Observed September 18, 2026. Cached outside the daily freshness window; the positions keep the date they were taken on.
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