Family Law in the UK

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 their London office. She can be contacted using her Instagram page: @natashathefamilylawyer or by email to: [email protected]
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Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at a prestigious London based law firm, hosts this episode which expands from Episode 10 on the complicated topic of child maintenance. Natasha explains ways in which one can get a longer term and higher quantum of child maintenance beyond that of the statutory limitations of the court and introduces additional provision for the benefit of children for unmarried, separated couples with a child.
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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. She was made Partner at her former role at Sears Tooth in November of 2019. Should you wish to get in touch with her, please feel free to do so via her Instagram account: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email at: [email protected]

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 a Partner since 2019 and has worked exclusively in Family Law since 2013. Her views are expressed from her own experience. If any listener has further queries or wishes to engage with Natasha then she may be contacted via her Instagram account: @natashathefamilylawyer or via direct email: [email protected]

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 there are several allegations and in the construct of how such facts are devised.
Natasha will examine the impact of the four cases heard before the Court of Appeal judges, examining key paragraphs and also look towards how these might synergise with the recent enactment of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Natasha can be contacted via her Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer