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Welcome to Explaining Family Law, a podcast brought to you by the family and children lawyers at award-winning law firm Mills & Reeve LLP. Many people have preconceptions about family law, what it involves and what their legal rights are – and there are a lot of myths!
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Ep. 39 - Can I change the locks after we've separated? (opens the original)
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Changing the locks might seem like the obvious solution after a separation, but the reality is often more complicated. In this episode, Jen Is joined by Mills & Reeve Associate Anthony Cule, where they explore why changing the locks may not address the underlying problem and what to think about before taking that step. The discussion focuses on understanding what's driving the request, including whether it's about privacy or safety, and encourages looking beyond the immediate solution. It also c
Ep. 38 - Can I change my will after divorce? (opens the original)
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One of the many questions people ask after divorce is whether they can change their will as soon as they separate, or if they have to wait until the divorce is finalised. In this episode, Tim is joined by Mills & Reeve Associate Abbie Green, who has experience in both family and private client teams, to explain why reviewing your will immediately on separation is advised and how a codicil can provide a short-term fix while finances are still being agreed. Together they discuss what can happen if
Ep. 37 - Can I change my name after divorce? (opens the original)
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One of the many questions people ask after divorce is whether their name can be changed. In this episode, Tim Whitney is joined by Mills & Reeve Principal Associate Kerry Haugh, to explain what happens to names after separation and divorce. Kerry confirms that divorce does not automatically change a person’s name, and that you can keep your married name if you wish. She outlines how to revert to a maiden or previous name by providing the final order (or decree absolute) alongside a marriage cert
Ep. 36 - Can I take the children on holiday after separation? (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Explaining Family Law podcast, Jen is joined by Mills & Reeve Associate Rebecca Latham to discuss what happens when separated parents want to take a child abroad on holiday. They explain that the key starting point is parental responsibility and that, in most cases, consent from everyone with parental responsibility is needed for each trip, ideally confirmed in writing with full travel details and reassurance about return. Rebecca outlines the main exception where a child
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