
In brief: The history of the family court - and why it matters
Children were once seen as their father's property. So how did we get from there to a family court system that tries – however imperfectly – to put their welfare first?
During this episode, Kate is joined by Anthea Turner to discuss her divorce and her book ‘How To Survive Divorce’.
During this episode, Kate is joined by Anthea Turner to discuss her divorce and her book ‘How To Survive Divorce’. About the episode:
Anthea shares her experience of divorce and what it was like for such a private moment to be so public, what led Anthea to write her book and her advice for couples who are facing their separation journey.
You can purchase Anthea's book on Amazon.
About our guests:
Anthea Turner has been in the spotlight for over 30 years presenting some of the UK's favourite shows including GMTV, Blue Peter, The National Lottery and most recently starring in the brilliant Celebrity SAS on Channel 4. In 2018, Anthea wrote ‘How To Survive Divorce’, which aims to inspire, motivate and help those going through relationship breakups. How to Survive Divorce is Anthea's candid take on the emotional toll the end of her marriage took on her well-being and how she came out of the ordeal, a stronger, more confident woman.
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