Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari

What Happened to You? Trauma, the Brain & Healing Explained. Trauma doesn’t just change how we feel, it changes how the brain develops, responds, and survives. In this powerful and deeply human episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti sits down with world-renowned trauma expert Dr Bruce Perry to explore how trauma shapes behaviour, and, crucially, how healing is still possible. In this conversation, they uncover: Why asking “What happened to you?” matters more than “What’s wrong with you?” How trauma affects the brain at different stages of life Whether the adult brain can truly rewire after long-term trauma Practical ways parents, teachers, and communities can support healing What gives hope after decades of witnessing human suffering This episode is about understanding, compassion, and creating safer paths to resilience, for adults of all ages, and for the next generation. Hatti deeply believes and supports that understanding the brain changes how we support one another. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Romance Fraud - When Love Is a Lie Romance fraud is costing innocent people millions of pounds, and it can happen to anyone. In this powerful episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by leading criminal law Barrister, Simon Spence KC to expose the truth behind romance scams, dating fraud, and emotional manipulation. They break down: • How romance fraudsters gain trust and control • When a “relationship” becomes a criminal offence • What the law says under the Fraud Act 2006 • What to do if you’ve been scammed, or think you’re being targeted • Your options when the police don’t act, including private prosecutions Shame keeps many victims silent — but knowledge is power. If you or someone you love is dating online, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Real stories. Real losses. Real legal consequences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when a parent denies they’re the parent? What if someone refuses a DNA test? And can a court decide parentage without DNA evidence at all? In this hard-hitting episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by specialist family law barrister Freya Rowe to break down children’s disputes and parentage in clear, no-nonsense English. You’ll learn: • When the Court can order a DNA test • What a Declaration of Parentage really means • The legal consequences of refusing to cooperate • How birth certificates can be changed • What parental responsibility actually gives you, and much much more! If you’re facing a parentage dispute, or you want to protect yourself before one arises, then this episode gives you the facts, fast. Real law. Real consequences. Explained simply. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Workplace bullying is the second biggest workplace issue, with 29% of workers experiencing it at some point, and 1 in 10 people having experienced it just the last six months. But what actually counts as bullying at work? Is it illegal? And do you really have legal rights and protection? In this episode, seasoned employment Barrister James and Hatti bust the myths, explain how the law stands, and explain what you can do if you’re being bullied at work — including how to get help without fear of retaliation. Practical, empowering, and jargon-free — this is one episode every worker should hear, as always, in plain and simple English! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If a relationship breaks down, who really owns the home? With over 3.6 million UK couples living together without being married in the UK, knowing your rights has never been more important! In this episode, Hatti and specialist Barrister Rachel Bale break down TOLATA claims in plain and simple English, explaining how courts decide property ownership, what evidence matters, and how you can protect yourself before things go wrong. If you live with a partner or contribute to a shared home, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most of us have had building works carried out on a property, and some have had a falling out with a builder, during or after the work has been completed. But where do you legally stand if you have fallen in to the category of having ‘nightmare OR cowboy’ – call it what you like – builders? Most people do not draw up a list of work of what was agreed to be completed beforehand, or the work they changed the plans for; or even worse, when you try to get hold of the builder, they’ve either disappeared in to thin air, or have blocked your number! In this episode senior Barrister Tim Sampson and Hatti Suvari tell you the steps that you can take if you are faced with a falling out with your builders; their top tips, and what to look out for, as always, in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Being accused of rape instantly has serious and damaging real-life consequences – including the possible loss of your job, family and friends. But where would you stand if you have been accused of rape, and you believe the accusation not to be true? What are the initial steps taken by the Police upon a complaint and report of rape being made? How can it affect your life, including your employment, or education if you are still a student, if you are being investigated, or even charged, and then found not to be guilty? In this eye-opening, informative and useful episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari bring you the answers to all of the above, telling you the must know facts, and much more, as always in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Divorce rates are up! Statistically over 42% of marriages in the UK end up in divorce. Most of us do not research the process of divorce, before the marriage goes sour, and much of what is common knowledge about the divorce process, is from here-say, with tons of myths having floated around for decades! In this myth busting and no-nonsense episode, senior Barrister and part-time Judge Sarah Cooper and Hatti Suvari, discuss what your entitlement to your husband’s business could be in your divorce process, and importantly, on what basis. You NEED to listen to this episode not only if you are a wife or the partner considering a divorce, but also if you could be/or are on the receiving end, with your business that your partner is after! Do not miss out on getting Hatti and Sarah’s top tips, as always, in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tolerance on noisy and nightmare neighbours has fallen across the UK, and the last financial year saw over 450,000 complaints to Councils, with a WHOPPING 7 in 10 Brits saying that they have experienced a dispute with their neighbour! Some of us have tried everything to deal with the unacceptable behaviour of a neighbour, and others many not know where to start. In our latest episode our host Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Barbara Zeitler tell you what types of behaviour can be considered as harassment and unacceptable, the initial steps you can take to deal with a nightmare neighbour, how getting an injunction from the Court can help you, giving their top tips, as always in plain and simple English! Our episodes are jam-packed with useful and jargon free legal information; do not miss out on becoming your own legal champion! Empower your legal genius by listening to over 175 jargon free episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Around 45% of all children in the UK will experience a break-up of their parents, before their 16th birthday; a staggering statistic. Couples who have had children separate for various reasons, including financial pressures, unreasonable behaviour, or simply just growing apart. Unfortunately, what is very common after parents separate, is that one parent tries to erase the other parent from their child’s life; usually talking negatively about the other parent to their child/or children, trying to alienate the other parent from their child’s life. The term ‘Parental Alienation’ is given to a wide range of behaviours and actions carried out by the main and resident parent, which can be very subtle and manipulative towards the children. In this episode senior and specialist family Barrister Susannah Johnson KC and Hatti Suvari bring you insightful, jargon free legal information, and their top tips if you are the parent being alienated, how to work on changing the situation and how to get help, as always in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The impact on people that have been ripped off by fraudsters can be financially devastating to lives; with many people loosing thousands of pounds to scams that come in various forms. For example, romance fraud, bank account scams, scammers pretending to be service providers or mail companies asking for a shortfall in postage all dressed up in different forms to extort money fraudulently from a victim. Fraud committed in the UK more than doubled in 2023 to £2.3bn, making it the second-biggest year for scams in the last two decades, and staggeringly accounting for 40% of all crime in England and Wales. In our digital world, the ways in which fraudsters are getting their hands on our money has vastly changed shape, with criminals using artificial intelligence, and every means of electronically contacting us, ie. Text, WhatsApp messages, direct messaging on social media sites, emails, phone calls and much more. In this episode, seasoned barrister Emma Kiver and Hatti Suvari bring you interesting and eye-opening conversation, discussing the different faces of fraud and the sophisticated avenues used by fraudsters, telling you what to look out for, and steps that you can take if you have fallen victim to fraud, as always, in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Criminal Law is fascinating and there are many areas of it that we have either never heard of, or that we don’t understand. Transferred Malice, referring to ‘Accidentally Killing On Purpose’ is a topic which most us would have never come across, or the title alone doesn’t seem to even make sense! Do not miss out on listening to this straight-talking episode, in which seasoned criminal Barrister Jeremy Rosenberg and Hatti Suvari bring you interesting facts and thought provoking conversation, explaining what is meant by Transferred Malice; discussing examples of how this event could occur, with a light touch; as always in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whilst couples do not enter in to a marriage expecting to get a divorce and considering who should get what out of their marriage if the relationship comes to an end, the confusion on who gets what assets from the marriage, and why, along with the expense and stress that can come with getting a divorce, can be very confusing and a trying process. Divorcing couples who are unable to agree on who how the matrimonial home is divided, and how all of the assets and liabilities of the marriage are divided between them, are often left in the hands of a Judge to decide how their assets should be divided, often leaving divorcing couples with eye watering legal bills to pay, at the end of a lengthily legal process. With many marriages taking place between people who are well into their 30’s, 40s and 50’s plus, it is not unusual for individuals to enter in to a marriage having acquired their own assets. But in the eyes of the law, is it the case that everything each person owns, including assets that they brought in to the marriage, should be divided equally between the parties in a divorce? Can it be argued that assets that you brought in to the marriage are not 'joint' assets’, and that you should walk away with what you brought in? Or do our laws state that once you are married everything that you both owned prior to the marriage becomes a part of the matrimonial pot? In this episode, senior Barrister Michael George and Hatti Suvari discuss all of the above and much more; telling you what you NEED TO KNOW; as always, in Plain and Simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When we posted a 60 second video giving the answer to the question of, 'can someone record you without your permission?' across our social media channels, it very quickly, and unsurprisingly got over 100,000 views, simply because the answer to this question is full of myths and is unknown to many.Like it or loath it, we are living in a digital age and recording and posting videos has become a massive part of every-day life; No matter how old you are, and at what stage of your life you are in, with over 98% of our population owning a smartphone, the temptation is always high to instantaneously record and share something funny, entertaining or shocking. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other popular platforms are crowded with video recordings, good, bad and indifferent.But is it illegal for someone to record you, and to post, forward or to use that recording without your permission? What can be deemed as your consent, and what steps can you take if you do not want a recording of you to be posted or shared?In this informative episode, we debunk the jargon, as Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free information, specifically covering 'individuals' recording other individuals, as always, in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a split second a person can become a killer or be killed. A One Punch Killer is when someone throws a single punch that results in a death, and often when the perpetrator does not intend to kill, but nevertheless, a single punch that has a devastating effect. But how is this dealt by our laws, when an unfortunate and unexpected criminal act is carried out, when the intention was not to kill and possibly the only intention was to have a good old-fashioned street brawl? Would the perpetrator be given any leniency in law? Controversy surrounds this topic; with questions being asked on ‘what is a fair price for someone to pay for causing a death, even though it was unintended?’. In some cases, it has been argued that long prison sentences should not be handed out due to an unfortunate event of death not being the intention by the accused, whilst campaigners demand tougher sentences. In this episode senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari will bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free conversation that you will hear nowhere else! As always in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Statistically, and unfortunately, 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail. That is a very big number that cannot be ignored if you are in a business partnership, or if you are considering going in to a partnership. There are various reasons why a business partnership could come to an end; sometimes these partnerships end voluntarily, and sometimes it is as a result of ongoing differences of opinion, or even a nasty fall-out. Parting with a business partner is literally a term that we call 'Commercial Divorce'. In this informative and interesting episode, Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Tim Sampson bring you key and important points for you to consider along with their top tips, when thinking about, or during the process of parting of ways with your business partner. This episode takes you from the top of how different business partnerships are structured; addressing those that may be 'pushed out', and what you need to consider if you are heading for a commercial divorce, as always in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having a child who has or may have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, also referred to as SEND, requiring more assistance than the standard help and support that is given in their school, can become a stressful and trying time for any parent; particularly dealing with the process of trying and get your child assessed, and then to get the required help from the school. Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, is a topic that until you have a child in this position, you may have never even heard of. With just under 1.5 MILLION pupils in England who have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities; many parents need to know more on this topic, and year on year the numbers are on the rise. But what help are schools and the system obligated to give a child with SEND? What is the best approach to take if you are trying to get the much needed extra help for your child? And what steps can you take if your school and even local authority, are not giving your child the support you think they should be getting? Do not miss out in listening to this informative episode, where Hatti and Emma bring you the key answers to all of the above, and much more together with their TOP TIPS; as always, in Plain and Simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It may shock you to know that the death penalty, also referred to as Capital Punishment, is still practised in 55 countries around the World, and in 27 states of America. In this super interesting and eye-opening episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari have light conversation around the crimes that can result in the death penalty, the shocking time lapses between sentencing and actual execution, and what people ‘for’ and ‘against’ the Death Penalty have to say. Hatti and Simon bring jargon free, entertaining conversation, as always, in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Statistically, between one in six and one in seven men will report to having been affected by domestic abuse during their lifetime.Additionally, when relationships break down, tensions can run high. In 2023 it was reported that over 2.1million people experienced domestic abuse, and sadly abuse comes in various forms. This free and informative episode brings you key information, on how can you protect yourself from an abusive partner, and the tools in our laws that can help you, by keeping an abusive partner away from you. Our host Hatti Suvari and now Barrister India Flanagan, discuss how injunctions can help protect you from an abusive partner, by obtaining a court order, what court orders in the form of a Non-Molestation order, or an Occupation order can be obtained, who can apply for these orders, and the importance of getting fast and effective help in an urgent situation. They also tell you what you need to know if someone breaches a Non-Molestation or an Occupation order, as always in jargon free, plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post pandemic and together with the downturn of the economy, redundancies have spiked. Many going through the process have never faced it before; and with the raft of myths swirling around, if you are going through a redundancy then it is imperative that to understand the steps that your employer should take, where you stand throughout the process, and your rights as an employee. Understanding what to expect from your employer and the steps your employer MUST go through to comply with our laws of redundancy, to knowing how your notice period should be worked out, and how much redundancy pay you are entitled to by law, is so important. In this episode, specialist employment Barrister James Tunley and Hatti Suvari bring you key information that you need to know; busting the myths and breaking down the legal jargon; explaining the redundancy process and your rights, and giving you their TOP TIPS! As always in plain and simple English! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our passion for consuming online content is rife; with many downloading and making content, now more than EVER before. Writers, producers, influencers, TikTok and Instagrammers are all a huge part of everyday life; but where do you stand when you use images, music or any other content that you find online, in your own material? Are you breaking the law by using someone else’s stuff? Can the original content creator demand lots of money from you, for having used some or all of their content? In this episode seasoned Barrister Tim Sampson and our host Hatti Suvari bring you interesting, insightful and jargon free answers on this important topic; as always in plain and simple English.#copyright #copyrightlaws #infringement #knowyourrights #hattisuvari #timsampson #lambchambers #getlegallyspeaking #legaleducation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2020 a man called Jon Andrewes, who was a former builder, told staggering lies on his CV to become a top NHS boss for some 12 years. Contrary to our beliefs that little white lies are unnoticeable on CVs, it is a face that some lies on a CV can count as ‘CV fraud’, a crime punishable with large fines, and even a prison sentence. In this episode, Hatti and senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC discuss the details of how Andrewes came in to this high-profile position; how he eventually got found out and prosecuted, and as always, much more in plain and simple English.#jonandrewes #fraud #criminallaw #cvfraud #cvlies #hattisuvari #cameronbrownkc #getlegallyspeaking #legaleducation #redlionchambers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Parents make sure your children listen to this! And young people, this is MUST listen episode that will help you to stay on the right side of our laws! We are not taught the basics of the laws of our land anywhere! Not even in school, unless it is electively learnt. With over 18million young people in the UK aged between 10 and 18, and statistically with the number of young adults in Britain is set to continue to rise sharply, there is so much that young, fresh, ambitious and energetic youngsters, as well as their parents, carers and friends, should know about on this topic; to understand it, and to keep themselves safe from breaking the law. There are many myths on this subject, and surprisingly the UK legal age that you can have sex, engage sexually with another person using online Apps, drink alcohol and fly the nest, is NOT common knowledge! Furthermore, very few know which acts can be a criminal offence, and this has resulted in a sharp rise in young people getting on the wrong side of our laws! There are serious repercussions for a young person, if a complaint is made about them to the Police, if they have had sex with an underage person, or drinking alcohol where they’re not supposed to, and in many more circumstances. In this episode award winning legal professional Carla Riozzi, and our host Hatti Suvari discuss all you NEED to know on all of this and much more! As always, in Plain and Simple English.#ageofconsent #agetodrink #sexualconsent #agetomoveout #legallearing #hattisuvari #carlariozzi #getlegallyspeaking #empoweryourself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 42% of marriages ending in divorce in the UK, knowing what is involved and how a divorce works has never been more important! Common knowledge on divorce and how it actually legally works, for most of us, is from hearsay, and perhaps even hearing the horror stories of those friends and foe who have gone through the process first hand. On 6 April 2022, changes to our Divorce laws came in to place that saw its BIGGEST shake-up in 50 years on how the legal process is carried out. Do not miss out on listening to this episode, in which seasoned senior Barrister Maria Scotland and Hatti Suvari discuss the divorce process; how these changes have helped those that are considering going through a divorce, and their top tips on how to understand and navigate a divorce.#divorce #helpwithdivorce #divorcelaw #legaleducation #empoweryourself #hattisuvari#legallearning #mariascotland #getlegallyspeakingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buying a property can be a complicated and stressful process, and although the majority of property transactions proceed without a hitch, it is an unfortunate reality that innocent buyers can be left in a situation where they have purchased a property, that then shows defects and it needs to be fixed, through no fault of the buyers. In most cases, if you buy something and any defects where not outlined at the time of your purchase, then you can go back to the seller and legally ask for a refund. However, would that apply to a defective property? In this episode, Hatti and experienced barrister Antonia Halker tell you whether or not a claim can be made on a defective property after its purchase, to whom you could consider bringing a claim against, and making a claim for the costs of putting the property right, and much much more! Do not miss out on finding out all of this useful and jargon free legal information, as always in plain and simple English!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whilst issuing a Claim against someone in the Civil Courts is something that most of us are familiar with, bringing a private criminal prosecution is not a topic that many are aware of. If you have reported an incident to the Police, and the Police have not taken action to prosecute the party that you have complained about, can you then, as an individual, bring a private criminal prosecution against a person or a company? Interestingly, the law does allow for individuals to bring criminal proceedings, so join Hatti Suvari and the former Chief Crown Prosecutor and Barrister Nick Hawkins, in this informative episode to find out about how this area of our criminal law works. Hatti and Nick discuss the role of the Crown Prosecution Service (also referred to as the CPS), outline what the Private Prosecutions Associations is, and what it does to assist, as well as aspects of the all-important Code of Practice, for those that are considering a Private Prosecution or perhaps defending a Private Prosecution. This informative and jargon free episode gives you an insight in to how to start a Private Prosecution, and the important considerations that should be made, including the costs involved, as always, in plain and simple English.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Young offenders are children aged between just 10 to 17 years old. Unfortunately, youth crime is on the up, with the number of children in custody in England and Wales expected to double by 2024. Most children and parents do not know the age at which a child can get a criminal record for wrong-doing, and also how long a criminal record remains on someone’s file. There are many unknowns and myths surrounding this topic, such as where a child would service a criminal sentence, and what happens to children when they serve sentences. At Get Legally Speaking, we believe that if children were aware of just some of these simple legal facts, then some would be put off committing crimes, empowered with the facts of the consequences of doing so. This is a must listen episode for youngsters, and for parents! As a young person or a parent, it is so important to be well-informed on the laws of our land, especially during important and vulnerable times of our lives from 10 to 18 years old. Do not miss out on listening to experienced Legal Advocate Carla Riozzi and as we bring you the answers on all of the above questions and much more, as always in plain and simple English.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day people are abused and bullied at work; statistics say that 3 in every 10 workers suffer abuse and from some form of unacceptable harassment in the workplace. This equates to around 9.1 million people in our UK work-force suffering as a result of bullying, harassment or other unpleasant workplace circumstances, in the hands of other colleagues. Workplace abuse and harassment is common but sadly rarely reported and dealt with. In this episode seasoned Barrister Alex Adamou and I discuss the different types of behaviour that would constitute workplace abuse; where you stand legally if you have been/or are a continued victim of such behaviour, our top 3 tips on how to deal with abusive circumstances at work, must know information on how to navigate these circumstances, and much more as always, in plain and simple English!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It may shock you to read that the death penalty, also referred to as Capital Punishment, is practised in 55 countries world-wide, and in 27 states of America. Currently there are almost 2,500 convicts on death row in the USA. In this episode I talk to senior Barrister, Simon Spence KC about the crimes where the death penalty is used as punishment, the time lapses between sentencing and execution, what those for, and against the Death Penalty are saying in this modern day and age and much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With over 42% of marriages in the UK ending up in divorce, what can you do to hurry up your divorce process to be able to move on with your life? If you are at logger heads with your partner, and you simply cannot agree on 'who gets what', and how the assets and liabilities of your marriage should be divided between you, then you will be at the mercy of your local family Court’s timetable, waiting for the Court to list your matter to be heard, which would likely take months. In this interesting and insightful episode, Hatti and highly experienced Barrister Michael George talk about the alternative option to getting the finances of your divorce agreed and settled in a Private Court, telling you what is involved in the process, how to get it all set up and all you need to know! As always in plain and simple English.#divorce #financialsettlement #fdr #financialdisputeresolution #privatefdr #hattisuvari #legallearning #empoweryourself #edutainment #michaelgeorge #3paperbuildingsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Terrorism is not an unfamiliar word to most of us, having heard of various events referred to as ‘terrorists acts’ over the years. Horrific incidents have flashed up across our news screens, from the Lockerbie Bombing that took place in 1988, with more recent events as the Liverpool Blast in November 2021. The term financing terrorism is probably not something we hear often; however what does this mean in our modern times? How are Governments working together to countering illicit acts and atrocities against civilians? Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari speaking with a magnificent senior Barrister, Dr Felicity Gerry KC discussing all of this and much more, as always in plain and simple English!#financingterrorism #combatingterrorism #CFT #legallearning #getlegallyspeakingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ban of the XL bully dog breed has been a controversial topic that has sparked heated debates among dog owners and enthusiasts. While some argue that the ban is necessary to protect public safety; others believe that it is unfair to target the breed. In England and Wales, dog attacks have risen by 34% in the last five years alone, with some experts arguing that it is ‘irresponsible owners who train their dogs to be aggressive’. In this special bonus episode, senior Barrister Simon Spence KC and Hatti Suvari bring you the legal lowdown on this topic, they talk about where you stand if you own a dog of this bread, and as always much more in plain and simple English!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you been wronged by a professional? Professional Negligence, put simply, is where a professional adviser provides advice, or carries out a service which falls below the standard expected, and as a result you suffer a physical harm, a financial loss or a loss. In recent years there has been a substantial growth in professional negligence claims, and the Pandemic is likely to have only added to the number of Professional Negligence Claims, given that supervision of staff and office communication became much more difficult for a long period of time. In this episode, Barrister Sara Ibrahim and Hatti Suvari give you the information that you NEED to know, if you have been wronged by a professional, points to consider if you think you may have a claim for professional negligence and much much more!#professionalnegligence #dutyofcare #financialloss #medicalloss #lawoftort #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #sara ibrahimLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is a Barrister, and what do they actually do? Can you as a member of the public directly instruct a Barrister to help you, without going through a solicitor? How does a Barrister's work differ from a solicitor? Many do not know that Barristers have working traditions, such as not shaking hands, and what these mystic, highly trained and skilled individuals are all about. Do not miss out on listening to this insightful and intriguing episode in which our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister Joanna Hardy have the most interesting conversation, bringing you the answers to all of these, and they also discuss what a day in a Barrister's life look like, as always, in plain and simple English.#whatisabarrister #barrister #thebar #wigs #whatdotheydo #roleofabarrister #jobofabarrister #directaccess #barristersadvice #legaladvice #diversityathebar #firstfemalebarrister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the difference between a warranty and a guarantee? How do you enforce a manufactures guarantee or a warranty? What can you do if the problem with your goods continue, beyond your warranty? What is an extended warranty? And what can you do if your warranty claim has been refused by the manufacturer? Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and Barrister Rebecca Jones giving you all of the answers to these questions and much, as always, in plain and simple English!#warranty #gaurantee #consumerrightsact #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Studies indicate that 40% to 50% of athletes have experienced anything from mild harassment to severe abuse. During the mid-90s reports of sexual abuse of child athletes in sport started to emerge in the UK. By the mid-2000s, child protection and safeguarding procedures had been introduced in to sport, making the country one of the first in the world to adopt such measures. The 3-time Olympic Champion and the first British winner of the Tour de France in 2012, Bradley Wiggins, was one of many athletes who spoke out and revealed that he was groomed and sexually abused by a coach at the age of 13. There has been much criticism of our laws, with some saying that there is a wide gap, allowing perpetrators to mask themselves as ‘sports coaches’, and able to get away with their heinous crimes of abuse. An independent enquiry stated that ‘child abuse in sport has been covered up for decades’. In this episode Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister Cameron Brown KC bring you insights in to this topic, from what is meant by child safeguarding in sport, to the new planned laws to protect and safeguard children. A key part of child safeguarding is spreading the message about keeping children safe, and building a culture of always acting in the best interest of all children.#safeguarding #childreninsport #sportscoaches #abuse #emotionalabuse #mentalabuse #childsafety #codeofconduct #criminaloffence #legallearnig #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #cameronbrownkc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a staggering 84% of people trusting online reviews, negative online reviews can make or break a business's reputation. So how do you deal with negative reviews about your business that can be very damaging? What initial steps can you take to try and resolve a negative opinion of your company, service, product or business, with the person who has given the review? What should you NOT do when you receive a negative review? How can our laws assist you, and what are the key points that a Court would take into consideration if you are thinking of taking legal action? Do not miss out on finding out the answers to all of these questions by listening to our host Hatti Suvari in conversation with specialist Barrister, Claire Overman; as always in plain and simple English!#negativeonlinereviews #defamation #businesslaw #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #doughtystreetchambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Statics quote that up to 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail, even though setting up a business with people we know – whether colleagues, family or friends, and with whom we already have established relationships with, is very common; and we assume the relationship will be trusting, life-long and solid. Legally formalising your business relationship with a shareholder’s agreement, can seem unnecessary, and to some, even an uncomfortable subject to discuss with their new business partner or partners. When entering in to an exciting new business venture, it is not the 'good times' that could be the problem, however, it is how you will resolve issues, challenges and disagreements when they arise. Without a shareholder’s agreement in place outlining the understanding of the business relationship, you are at risk of damaging your business and your relationship with your business partner; and if matters cannot be resolved amicably, fighting a very costly and stressful legal battle can certainly take its toll. In this episode seasoned Barrister Tim Sampson and I bring you jargon free information on what a shareholder’s agreement is all about, top tips on what you should look out for when getting one drawn up, and why having one in place is so important, as always in plain and simple English.#shareholdersagreement #aclassshares #bclassshares #companyownership #legallearning #hattisuvari #timsampson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Murder and manslaughter are two of the offences that constitute murder, and the words voluntary and involuntary are terms that we are familiar with. But how do we distinguish between involuntary and voluntary manslaughter? And what do these terms actually mean? In both cases a death has occurred, and a criminal act has taken place. In this episode, together with my amazing guest who is a senior criminal Barrister, Simon Spence KC, we bring you interesting, informative and jargon free information, answering these questions, and much more; as always in plain and simple English. #murder #manslaughter #voluntarymanslaughter #involuntarymanslaughteer #crime #hattisuvari #simonspenceqc #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The term 'fire law' may not get us very excited, however, as well as some quirky legal facts, there are some serious points in our laws that we should and NEED to be aware of, so that we can not only keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, but so that we can be aware when laws are being broken. Following the tragic incident of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, more of us have started to think about whether high-rise buildings are safe and legally compliant, with discussions in the press and in court rooms taking place more now, than ever before. With over 174,000 fires in the UK in the year ending September 2021, and with a typical house fire that can double in size every minute, in this episode seasoned Barrister Sailesh Mehta and our host Hatti Suvari bring you interesting and jargon free conversation on this all-important topic, and as always, in plain and simple English. #firelaw #fire #grenfell #firealarm #firelegistlation #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning #hattisuvari #saileshmehta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are so many myths surrounding adoption, and it is a topic close to the heart of our host, Hatti Suvari, which is why she felt compelled to record on this topic. In this super informative and interesting topic do not miss out on listening to Hatti and seasoned Barrister, Emma Harman as they bust the myths, bringing you key points on what the adoption process is all about, how it works and what is involved. This episode provides jargon free information for those looking to adopt, for those who live in a blended families wanting to understand if adoption is right for them, and Hatti and Emma also discuss the key points to consider on what an adoption could mean for the whole family and for the child, as well as being a step-parent; as always in plain and simple English. #adoption #stepparent #biologicalfather #parentalresponsibility #hattisuvari #freyarowe #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 3.6 million children in separated families in the UK, the financial and emotional challenges of raising your children as a single parent, along with the impact on children when conflicts between parents arise can be enormous. In this super informative episode, seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe and Hatti Suvari give you top tips to consider when trying to smooth out disputes over your children with your ex, and how to try and go about getting help; as well as understanding when a parent is legally defined a parent, and our top tips and points for co-parents to consider when trying to keep any issues out of the Courts. A key episode to listen to for co-parents who are separated in which you can also find out useful information on where to get free assistance. #childrensdisputes #coparenting #cafcass #parentalresponsibility #getlegallyspeaking #legaleducation #hattisuvari #freyarowe #thomasmorechambers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you considering representing yourself in a Court hearing? What is involved with representing yourself and what are the key points that you need to consider? Do not miss out listening to Hatti Suvari and a Barrister who is also a Judge, Rachel Goodall to get bags of free information and key points for you to consider if you are going to represent yourself in Court, how to address a Judge in the Court room, as well as the paperwork you should consider preparing before a hearing takes place. In this informative episode, Hatti and Rachel also discuss what to expect when you arrive at a Court for your hearing, and how to prepare for a telephone and/or video hearing. A not to be missed Podcast!#courthearing #judge #courtroom #preparingforcourt #representing #legalwork #issuingaclaim #telephonehearing #videohearing #contactingthecourt #courtbundle #paperwork #claim #presentingacase #hattisuvari #getlegallyspeaking #empoweryourself #legaleducation #rachaelgoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Domestic abuse, also referred to as domestic violence, will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Government statistics show, that domestic abuse currently leads to 2 women being murdered each week, and 30 men per year. The Office of National Statistics states that around 42% of domestic abuse related incidents and crimes, are not reported by the victims, for various reasons. Many victims start a relationship with their abuser without knowing whether their abuser has a past history of having abused others. We looked at how you can protect yourself from being with a serial abuser, either before you enter in to a relationship, or if you need to try and find out if your partner, or perhaps a member of your family's new partner, has any history of domestic abuse. In this episode, Hatti Suvari and leading senior Barrister Simon Spence KC, bring you key information on how you can find out more about your partners, or ex-partners past from the authorities to see whether they have been involved in domestic abuse. Whether you are a victim, or if you know someone who is a victim of domestic abuse, we hope that the free information in this episode will assist and empower all victims to get help. #domesticabuse #domesticviolence #clareslaw #dbs #disclosure #gethelpdomesticviolence #gethelpdomesticabuse #legallearning #legaleducation #simonspencekc #hattisuvari #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FACT: 189 million Americans have Credit Reports in the USA, and 1 in 5 have an error on at least one of their reports. With a staggering 33% of US citizens have experienced identity theft! Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and our guest Emanwel Turnbull from The Holland Law Firm in Maryland USA, discussing the types of identity theft and credit reporting errors that take place, the devastating effect this can have on a person, and how and where to get help, all in plain and simple English.#identitytheft #creditreport #fraud #thehollandlawfirm #usa #maryland #emanwelturnbull #hattisuvari #getlegallyspeaking #legallearning #legaleducation #empoweryourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Family issues and problems are not uncommon; be it with a spouse, ex-partner, even a sibling or extended member of your family. So how can you stop someone from contacting you, harassing you, or even worse, from carrying out any abusive behaviour towards you and/or your loved ones? What is an injunction and how can it help you? Do not miss out on listening to our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister India Flanagan to find out the answers to all of this, as well as how injunctions in family law work, how to apply, what the Court process looks like and other key information, all in plain and simple English!#injunction #legalassistance #courtprocess #abusiveperson #victim #victimsupport #police #cps #courtapplication #typesofinjunction #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 2.3 billion children in the world, making up a third of the total human population, for any society to be strong, its children that need to flourish. A 2021 YouGov poll found that a staggering 83% of children felt that they knew little or nothing about their own rights. Do not miss out on listening to this episode in which Hatti and seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe, bring you key take aways and main points on the rights of a child, how the rights of a child can be exercised and protected, where children can go to understand more and to get help on this topic, and much more, in plain and simple English!#childrensrights #UNCRC #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #freyarowe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you separated with your partner, and need to know where you stand with getting child support? What are your rights to claim child support from the non-resident parent if you were not married? Where do you stand as the paying parent, do you have to pay child support? Do not miss out on finding out the answers to these questions, and to get top tips in plain and simple English, by listening to this part 2 episode, in which our host Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and part-time Judge, Sarah Cooper discuss the legal aspects around child support for mothers and fathers that have separated, and specifically if you weren't married. Hatti and Sarah also talk about how to protect your share of a purchased property, if you are in a relationship but not married or in a Civil Partnership. #cohabitation #separation #cohabitationlaw #mythsinlaw #legalrights #livingtogether #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking #hattisuvari #sarahcooper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.