Family Law Specialists - Rayden Solicitors

In this episode, Rayden Solicitors' Kendra Jeffries and Emma Smith interview Legal Director Nicola Meldrum about her legal career, from Trainee Solicitor to her current role. They discuss her experiences as she now supervises those on training contracts in the firm and how she balances a busy family life with her career in law.

Rayden Solicitors' Rebekah Norman discusses relocating with children after divorce and separation and how this could effect school choices with Mix92.6's Lydia El Khouri.

Rayden Solicitors' Kendra Jeffries (Solicitor) and Emma Smith (Trainee Solicitor) discuss everything you need know about working as a Family Law Trainee, from their experiences applying for training contracts and the interview process to working within a Family Law team.

Rayden Solicitors' Kendra Jeffries (Newly Qualified Solicitor) and Emma Smith (Trainee Solicitor) discuss their time working as Paralegals, from what the job role entails and what makes a good Paralegal.

Rayden Solicitors' Kendra Jeffries (Solicitor) and Emma Smith (Trainee Solicitor) discuss the different routes to qualification as a Solicitor and talk about their experiences studying for the LPC as well as the newer qualification route of the SQE.

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director and trained Mediator Che Meakins explains the process of mediation between couples and its pros and cons with Mix92.6's Lydia El Khouri.

Rayden Solicitors' Senior Partner Katherine Rayden and Associate Solicitor Jodie Moore discuss Parental Alienation and steps you can take if you believe you are being alienated from your child.

Rayden Solicitors' Associate Solicitor Bhini Phagura discusses her experiences returning to work after a career break with Mix92.6's Lydia El Khouri.

Rayden Solicitors' Jessica Smith looks back at the introduction of No Fault Divorce Law last year and explains what the new law means for divorcing couples, with Mix92.6's Lydia El Khouri.

Rayden Solicitors' Associate Solicitor Beth Kivela talks to Mix92.6's Lydia El Khouri about her recent to return to work after the birth of her first child and how she juggles the day job with family life.

Rayden Solicitors' Associate Solicitor Claire Howard discusses Parental Responsibility and how this can effect decisions made for schooling, as well as other issues, with Mix92.6's Lydia El Khouri.

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director Charlotte Southworth gives clarification and advice on cohabiting law with Lydia El Khouri from Mix92.6.

Rayden Solicitor's Legal Director Lehna Gardiner discusses options available to victims of domestic abuse with Lydia El Khouri from Mix92.6.

Rayden Solicitors’ Partner Stuart Clark in collaboration with SmeetGijbels’ Laura Mons interview Family Law practitioners across different European jurisdictions. In this episode, Stuart and Laura interview Amparo Arbáizar, founding partner of Arbáizar Abogados, a Family and Inheritance Law firm operating in Spain, about the Family Law system in the country.

Rayden Solicitors’ Partner Stuart Clark in collaboration with SmeetGijbels’ Laura Mons interview Family Law practitioners across different European jurisdictions. In this episode, Stuart and Laura interview Charlotte Finnegan, Associate Solicitor at Jennifer O’Brien Solicitors, who gives her insights in to Family Law and the divorce process in Ireland.

Rayden Solicitors’ Partner Stuart Clark in collaboration with SmeetGijbels’ Laura Mons interview Family Law practitioners across different European jurisdictions. In this episode, Stuart and Laura interview Niamh Ni Ghairbhia, founder of Garvey Avocats, who practice Family Law in Paris, about different aspects of Family Law and the divorce process in France.

Rayden Solicitors’ Partner Stuart Clark in collaboration with SmeetGijbels’ Laura Mons interview Family Law practitioners across different European jurisdictions. In this episode, Stuart and Laura interview Scottish Family Lawyer Susie Mountain, Partner at Brodies LLP, who gives her insights in to the Family Law system in Scotland.

Rayden Solicitors’ Partner Stuart Clark in collaboration with SmeetGijbels’ Laura Mons interview Family Law practitioners across different European jurisdictions. In this episode, Stuart interviews Laura on various aspects of Family Law and the divorce process in the Netherlands.

Rayden Solicitors’ Partner Stuart Clark in collaboration with SmeetGijbels’ Laura Mons interview Family Law practitioners across different European jurisdictions. In this episode, Stuart discusses various aspects of Family Law in England and Wales, including divorce, finances and child arrangements.

Rayden Solicitors' Partner Robert Micklem, Legal Director Che Meakins and Associate Solicitor Rory Laide discuss the issues they have come across in family law, and potential changes that they would like to see in regards to family law in the future.

Rayden Solicitors' Partners Robert Micklem and Stuart Clark, and Legal Director Marc Etherington discuss the issues that may arise for men in family law. They approach the subject from their own perspectives as male family law practitioners, and also from the point of view of male clients.

Rayden Solicitors' Partner Stuart Clark and Legal Director Che Meakins discuss how to maintain a good work life balance as a family lawyer and choosing when it's appropriate to prioritise work commitments over personal commitments and vice versa.

Rayden Solicitors' Partner Julian Bremner and Senior Associate Marc Etherington discuss men's mental health and how mental health issues can affect clients during their family law matter. 

Rayden Solicitors' Partners Julian Bremner and Robert Micklem, plus Legal Director Marc Etherington introduce our Family Law Man podcast. The episodes will focus on Family law from the male perspective addressing all sorts of subject matter from the challenges of being a family lawyer and a parent, men's mental health and work life balance. Rayden Solicitors are in a unique position as they have recruited a number of male family law solicitors over the course of the last 18 months and we have one of the largest teams of family lawyers across England and Wales.

Rayden Solicitors' Kendra Jeffries (Solicitor), Emma Smith (Trainee Solicitor), and Artemis Michael (Paralegal), discuss their different paths into the legal profession and what led them to focus on family law, from their experiences in higher education to the people who inspired them. 

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director Marc Etherington is joined by Marcie Shaoul, Director of 'The Co-Parent Way' (co-parenting coach) and a member of Resolution's 'Parenting After Parting' Committee. Marc and Marcie discuss which qualifications a co-parenting coach may have, when using a co-parenting coach may be suitable and the benefits of having a co-parenting coach's input.

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director Marc Etherington is joined by Denise Ingamells, Family Mediation Council Accredited Mediator and Author of the Separated Parents Information Programme. Marc and Denise discuss the Separated Parents Information Program, what the program covers and how attending the program can help.

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director Marc Etherington is joined by Sue Atkins, The Parenting Expert. Marc and Sue discuss parental conflict, top tips for parents to avoid conflict, and Sue's book 'The Divorce Journal for Kids'.

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director Lehna Gardener discusses conflict resolution and collaborative approaches to divorce on The Parents' Show with Radio Verulam.

Rayden Solicitors' Legal Director Marc Etherington is joined by Adele Ballantyne, MA in Relationship Therapy and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Marc and Adele discuss Resolution, the Parenting After Parting Committee and the most common issues  from parents going through a separation.

Rayden Solicitors Associate Solicitor Jodie Moore discusses lockdown during the early stages of your career with Kerry Cobb from Radio Verulam.

Rayden Solicitors Legal Director Che Meakins discusses the rights grandparents have in regards to seeing their grandchildren with Kerry Cobb from Radio Verulam.

Rayden Solicitors Legal Director Lehna Gardiner discusses how family lawyers can help sufferers of domestic abuse with Kerry Cobb from Radio Verulam.