The gasp factor, what should be the real headline of financial abuse, things must change and our collective responsibility…We’re back for season 6 as we welcome leading 4PB Barrister Anita Mehta, who juggles a busy practice of complex financial remedy and children disputes with lecturing, writing and podcasting to look at how domestic abuse plays out in financial proceedings. Co-author of the recent Resolution report on this matter, Anita takes us back to the history of how the family court has viewed domestic abuse, where we are today and makes a loud and clear call for change. 00:00 Introductions02:10 The background to the Resolution report: Domestic abuse in Financial Proceedings 05:03 How does the family court currently consider domestic abuse? 05:34 A (sometimes shocking) history lesson on the family court, domestic abuse and divorce07:20 What behaviour is taken into account by the court?08:53 What is the gasp factor? 09:49 The unfairness sometimes of the situation 11:48 But things are starting to change…13:10 The understanding of domestic abuse is finally evolving13:52 The impact of this new understanding on lawyers and courts 18:09 The recommendations of the report18:35 We have to do everything better to make the process safer19:39 The role of NCDR and the right to choose 22:23 What practical things are needed to change to support victims / survivors?26:53 The red flags of economic abuse 31:00 Recommendations for people who cannot afford legal support 38:00 What needs to happen next?42:21 Expert advice for anyone dealing with domestic abuse Additional informationSurviving economic abuse - https://bit.ly/3v7uAA4   Divorcing or separating from a narcissist - https://bit.ly/3ROxpyQ  Domestic abuse - how can a family lawyer help? https://youtu.be/bto4CXasGz0  Dealing with post-separation abuse - https://bit.ly/3veGwzR  Taking control of your finances on separation - https://youtu.be/CIp6n4pgd9k You can read the full Resolution report on domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings here. If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2 Join our list to get the latest from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts sent monthly to your inbox. Everything you need, in one 🔎 Access further free resources to help you through a relationship breakdown and beyond at Stowe support. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stowe-family-law/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 This podcast is brought to you by the Stowe talks team at Stowe Family Law - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/

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