
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?
In this episode, Kate was joined by Divorce Specialist, Anthony Syder to talk about keeping the cost of divorce low.
In this episode, Kate was joined by Divorce Specialist, Anthony Syder to talk about keeping the cost of divorce low.
About the episode:
They begin this episode by looking at Anthony’s tips around keeping the legal costs down whilst you divorce including how much of the legal process you can do yourself and the options available to you when it comes to choosing professional help. Kate and Anthony look at some factors that impact the fairness of a financial settlement, particularly given the current cost of living crisis, and what fluctuating asset valuations, such as pensions, mean in terms of your financial agreements. Lastly, they look at practical things to consider as you make arrangements for your children, such as the rising cost of childcare and how child maintenance works. This is a great episode if you are looking for ways to keep the cost of divorce low during the current cost of living crisis.
About our guests:
Anthony is a divorce specialist at amicable and has worked in the area of divorce, mediation and family dispute resolution for the past 8 years. His areas of interest include the voice of the child and diverse and inclusive families.
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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