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FLiP 33 - Should I Divorce in England or France? Comparing Divorce Laws and Financial Remedies

Release Date: 10/13/2025

FLiP 33 - Should I Divorce in England or France? Comparing Divorce Laws and Financial Remedies

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

Divorcing across borders can feel daunting - especially when the choice of country could shape the outcome especically with regards to the financial settlement. In this episode, David Allison and Isabelle Rein-Lescaterreyes compare the approaches in England & Wales and in France, highlighting the key differences couples should be aware of before deciding where to issue divorce proceedings. Their conversation covers: Jurisdiction for divorce in light of the EU system Issues with sole domicile and The Hague Convention Financial remedy relief in the context of the Matrimonial Property Regime...

FLiP 32 - International Co-Parenting After Separation

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

Helen Greenfield and Chloe Oudiz meet to discuss international, long-distance co-parenting. With insights from their respective experiences, they provide practical tips on how to approach long distance co-parenting. Their conversation covers: Jurisdiction issues which come to light upon separation Who keeps the passports Contact and time spent with the “long distance” parent Parental responsibility Communicating as co-parents The introduction of a new partner The benefit of mediation Top tips for those thinking of embarking on long-distance co-parenting About the speakers: Helen...

FLiP 31 - Financial Planning After Separation

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

Precis: Kara Swift and Lucy Taylor meet again to discuss financial planning after separation or divorce. Following their recent conversation on how to move from financial vulnerability to financial resilience, Kara and Lucy discuss finances following separation and divorce. As they explain, the implications of the numbers at the outset can be huge and if you do not have an understanding of the family’s finances it can be dauting. Professionals like Kara and Lucy can help you move forward with confidence. With insights from their respective experience, they provide practical tips...

FLiP 30 - Moving from Financial Vulnerability to Financial Resilience

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

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Protecting Children During Court Proceedings - FLiP 29

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

and discuss how to protect children’s mental health when their parents are in family court proceedings, or any process where a third party needs to make a decision for them, such as arbitration. Whether proceedings are about the children themselves, or the parents’ finances, Daniel and Jo agree that both the parents and the lawyers should do as much as possible to insulate children from the process and stress associated with it. They talk about direct ways to look out for children, as well as practical strategies to help parents protect themselves and support everyone’s...

How do we tell the children we are separating? - FLiP 28

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

In this podcast , a Family Solicitor and Director at Family Law in Partnership, is joined by Couples Therapist and Divorce Consultant to discuss a question they are often asked – How do we tell the children we are separating? Referencing a blog written by Jo, which highlights the ideal situation of parents communicating together, they consider a range of scenarios and topics that lead on from this, including: · Planning the conversation together · Agreeing an age-appropriate narrative...

Untangling the Mental Load after Divorce and Separation - FLiP27

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

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Domestic Abuse: Working with Victims and Perpetrators - FLiP 26

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

In this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP Director Helen Greenfield, leads a discussion with Chantal Hughes, Chief Executive at The Hampton Trust on the topic of domestic abuse and working with victims and perpetrators. Helen and Chantal cover a wide range of points such as: Who is referred to The Hampton Trust. The interventions offered by The Hampton Trust such as Project CARA. The language surrounding domestic abuse and coercive control. The stigma encompassing domestic abuse. The impacts of abuse on a family, in particular children who as defined by The Domestic Abuse Bill can also be...

Family Separation and Immigration Issues - FLiP 25

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

In this episode of the FLiP podcast, FLiP Associate Vanessa Sampaio, leads a discussion with Andrew Jones, Immigration Solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors on family separation and possible immigration issues that can be encountered. Vanessa and Andrew cover a wide range of points such as: The challenges that arise from an immigration perspective for individuals in circumstances where their immigration status is dependent on their spouse and there is risk of such status being lost upon divorce. What impact children have on the immigration status of separating individuals. The legal position...

Divorce Diary: How Therapy Changed My Experience of Divorce FLiP 24

FLiP - Family Law in Partnership

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Their conversation covers:

Jurisdiction for divorce in light of the EU system
Issues with sole domicile and The Hague Convention
Financial remedy relief in the context of the Matrimonial Property Regime (France)
Financial remedy relief under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (England)
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Cultural differences in relation to the concept of “needs”
Maintenance provision
Costs and privacy
Jurisdiction races
Overseas financial relief in light of Part 3 proceedings

About the speakers:

David Allison, Family Solicitor, Family Law in Partnership

David Allison is a director at Family Law in Partnership and a leading family lawyer with particular expertise in international divorce and financial claims. He represents business owners, entrepreneurs, bankers, lawyers, and their partners, often in high-value cases involving complex jurisdictional disputes and overseas assets. David has extensive experience securing recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and advising clients on financial relief following overseas divorces.

https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/david-allison/

Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres, Family Solicitor, BWG

Isabelle is a partner at BWG. She is bilingual and has many years of experience in complex international situations, in particular with neighbouring French-speaking and English-speaking countries. Isabelle favours “a realistic and constructive approach in order to maximise chances for a rapid conflict resolution”.

With her HEC (Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales) training, Isabelle advises individuals, families and trusts and represents them in all aspects of divorce and family law, particularly in dealing with complex patrimonial and financial issues.

In particular, she assists French expatriates and foreigners residing in France on family and patrimonial issues relating to their international mobility.

https://bwg.law/en/avocat/isabelle-rein-lescastereyres/

Both Isabelle and David are members of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL).

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