In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by guest speakers Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes, and Kay Mind, Director (Tax), Private Client & Trusts from accountancy firm Haysmacintyre, to discuss the impact of the new legislation that came into effect on 6 April 2023, to make Capital Gains Tax (CGT) fairer for separating couples ..read more

In this episode, Natasha Slabas is joined by Senior Associate, Ella Welsby, to discuss the hot topic of prenuptial agreements which has recently featured in the news, following the High Court case of MN v AN [2023]. The judgment by Mr Justice Moor looked at the principles laid out in the case of Radmacher v Granatino [2010], which was the ground-breaking case that made prenuptial agreements binding in English Law.  ..read more

In this latest episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by her colleague Jennifer Ray, who is a Private Client Partner, to discuss the topic of Wills in relation to  marriage, divorce and death.  Overview of this discussion: In UK, marriage automatically invalidates a will made before the marriage unless it is made in contemplation of marriage. If the person does make a new will their estate will be distributed in accordance with intestacy rules. These are pretty rigid and don’t really reflected the growing number of blended families we see in the UK. You ..read more

In this latest episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by her colleague Jennifer Ray, who is a Private Client Partner, to discuss the topic of Wills in relation to  marriage, divorce and death.  Overview of this discussion: In UK, marriage automatically invalidates a will made before the marriage unless it is made in contemplation of marriage. If the person does make a new will their estate will be distributed in accordance with intestacy rules. These are pretty rigid and don’t really reflected the growing number of blended families we see in the UK. You ..read more

In this Episode 13 of the Family Law in the U.K. podcast hosted by Natasha Slabas, litigation lending is explored. Natasha Slabas interviews Avni Vaghela from Rhea Family Finance, a specialist provider for lending in family law proceedings.  The types of family matters inside and outside of court which can be covered by Rhea are addressed in this episode, as well as the sorts of things that are looked at when checking whether or not an individual is eligible.  The premise for this arose from there being a noticeable gap between those who are in real need of legal assistance (and p ..read more

In this episode, Natasha Slabas explains the newer 'no fault' divorce system which came into force on 6 April 2022, enabling spouses to divorce without placing blame on one another or waiting a period of time following separation. Some 6 months on, Natasha looks at the new legislation and how the system works online. Additionally, Natasha discusses briefly the context of the available defence of jurisdiction, should there be connections with foreign countries with your marriage.  Natasha is a Partner in a reputable, multi-serviced, award winning firm, DMH Stallard LLP and works from the ..read more

In this Episode 13 of the Family Law in the U.K. podcast hosted by Natasha Slabas, litigation lending is explored. Natasha Slabas interviews Avni Vaghela from Rhea Family Finance, a specialist provider for lending in family law proceedings.  The types of family matters inside and outside of court which can be covered by Rhea are addressed in this episode, as well as the sorts of things that are looked at when checking whether or not an individual is eligible.  The premise for this arose from there being a noticeable gap between those who are in real need of legal assistance (and p ..read more

In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard and based in their London office, explains the key principles and framework underpinning child maintenance claims. This is a broad topic, so this episode only deals in part and mainly focuses on the Child Maintenance Service's role and the reported case CB v KB [2019] EWFC 78, which in some ways has created more difficulties when assessing the court's discretion in determining 'top up' orders. Natasha has been working exclusively in Family Law for 10 years, with a plethora of experience in all types of family related problems. S ..read more

In this episode 9, Natasha Slabas, Partner at DMH Stallard LLP, explains the considerations which must be taken when applying at court for a Legal Services Order.  The caselaw is highlighted as to the criterion which must be adhered with when making such an application as well as the practicalities of making the application form and statement itself.  As ever, Natasha will explain the process and the need for attempts to negotiate prior to making an application at court. Natasha solely practises in Family Law and has specialist knowledge in this area of expertise. Natasha has been ..read more

Natasha Slabas , Partner at DMH Stallard, London presents to you a role on episode on finding of fact hearings in the family courts. The emphasis is on this particular Court of Appeal case, given its significance in steering the family courts into a directions which does not overlook circumstances where there is a series of events pointing towards abuse. There is a clear tension between the need to uphold the paramountcy principle underpinning the Children Act 1989 in ensuring a child's welfare is at the forefront of the court's decision-making, the court's lack of judicial availability where ..read more