Candid Divorce Lawyer

In this candid and deeply moving episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast, comedian and bestselling author Helen Thorn shares her personal journey through sudden divorce, grief, single motherhood, dating, fitness transformation, and rediscovering herself.
Helen talks openly about
Coping with shock, betrayal, and the grief cycle
Using humour to survive difficult life changes
Dating after divorce and protecting your children emotionally
Letting go of shame, perfection, and “holding it together”
Building resilience and confidence one step at a time
Her bestselling books Get Divorced, Be Happy and How to Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger

This episode is honest, funny, emotional, and packed with reassurance for anyone navigating separation, divorce, or major personal upheaval.

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, founder of Mum about Town, Daisy Harris-Reid, joins Kimberley Davies to share her experience of divorce, being a solo parent and how the separation has been a catalyst for her new career and helped her to rediscover herself and find joy.

Daisy talks about:
- Her 11-year marriage, the early age at which she married, and how she and her ex-husband changed over time, leading to their divorce
- How her divorce was amicable but the years following were emotionally turbulent. She found comfort in writing her book to help others going through similar experiences
- How counselling helped her process her emotions independently of her friends and family
- The financial impact of her divorce, including the need to become the breadwinner and manage her finances more carefully
- Her challenges of co-parenting and how she initially struggled with her son spending time with his father
- How she tries to enjoy the process of dating again and not putting too much pressure on finding a new partner
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Purchase Daisy's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/about-Towns-Separation-Survival-Guide/dp/0957020961
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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Director and Chartered Financial Planner Cheryl Bowden talks to host Kimberley Davies to discuss the financial implications of divorce, particularly in the final stages.

Cheryl emphasises the importance of understanding one's financial situation post-divorce, including budgeting, debt management, and pension planning.

Cheryl covers:
- Why is it important to seek financial advice before finalising a divorce?
- How can you create a realistic budget after separation or divorce?
- What should you know about pension sharing and how does the process work?
- How should you manage a lump sum received during a divorce settlement?
- How do financial priorities differ after divorce based on your age or life stage?
- Why are regular financial reviews important after a divorce?

For more information about Cheryl and her businesses, visit: https://bowdenevolve.com/ or connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-bowden-012a2422/

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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Marcie Shaoul, award-winning founder of The Co-Parent Way and Author of The Co-Parenting Method to discuss co-parenting post-separation.
Marcie shares:
- Her personal journey with co-parenting which began over 15 years ago
- The inspiration for writing her book which has been endorsed by Sir Andrew MacFarlane, the President of the Family Division
- Six steps to raising happy kids after separation and divorce including long-term mindset, setting boundaries and communicating without conflict
- Prioritising self-care activities to build resilience and the ability to thrive as a co-parent
- How to address challenges like new partners and stresses the importance of focusing on the child's long-term well-being
Learn more: Purchase Marcie's book, The Co-Parenting Method, here: https://amzn.eu/d/bx0ynjZ
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In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, Kimberley Davies is joined by Family Solicitor Kate Lewis to explore important financial matters following a separation. They cover topics such as financial disclosure, legal entitlements, interim financial arrangements, and the value of seeking early legal and financial guidance.

Kate addresses:
- What are the first financial steps to take after a separation, and why is full financial disclosure so important?
- How should interim financial arrangements for bills, mortgages, and shared accounts be handled during separation?
- What legal protections exist for joint bank accounts, credit cards, and occupation of the family home?
- Can one partner be forced to leave the family home, and what are the legal challenges involved?
- How are assets and debts divided fairly when there is no legal agreement in place?

In this episode:
00:00 Introduction to Family Solicitor Kate Lewis
02:59 Handling bills and mortgages during separation
05:01 Safeguarding joint accounts and credit card debts
06:51 Understanding your rights to occupy the family home
10:06 Fairly dividing assets and debts after separation
13:10 Navigating finances and emotions post-separation
16:59 Crucial steps: avoiding pitfalls and getting early legal guidance

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