In this second episode of our new podcast series, our experts are back on the couch with advice on how to embrace life after divorce. This time, they’re tackling one of the greatest concerns for anyone going through a separation: finances.

It’s a subject that raises so many questions: what if your former partner isn’t being truthful about their finances? How do you make sure children are secure? But there’s a number of options to help you find an arrangement that works for your family, and appreciate the opportunities that come with your new financial freedom.

Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partner Fran Hipperson; Irwin Mitchell’s Head of Family Law, Clare Wiseman; and Head of Chambers at 29 Bedford Row, Nicholas Allen KC. They discuss:

• The options available to help you reach a settlement
• What to do if further issues arise once an agreement has been reached
• The benefits of using a lawyer to settle your finances, and how they can support you through the process
• What the court process looks like, and why people may choose to use this route.

One of the toughest realisations that comes with a divorce is that you’re not going to be able to see your children every day. New routines can be challenging, but co-operation and communication can make the adjustment much easier for your family, creating a long-term foundation of trust and security.

Host Zahra Pabani is joined by family law partner and mediator Phillip Rhodes; former leading BBC journalist and now family mediator Joanna Gosling; and finally, coach and founder of The Co-Parent Way Marcie Shaoul. They discuss:

• The key elements of a successful co-parenting plan
• How to navigate differences in parenting style
• Ensuring children feel loved and secure during a divorce
• The support available to help parents reach an agreement.

Paralympic-gold-medallist, Hannah Cockroft, hosts the first video edition of the Irwin Mitchell podcast. She’s joined by gold-medal-sprinter, James Ellington, and aspiring para-athletes, our clients, Ben Lukowski and Richard Davies.

The athletes share their passion for sport and the role it’s played in their lives. Wanting to encourage listeners at the beginning of their own sporting journeys, and those facing similar challenges, they discuss:

• Their journeys from aspiring to professional athletes and the milestones they’ve achieved along the way.
• The different places they’ve found support and what it means to them.
• The mental and physical benefits of sport, particularly for those with disabilities.
• Their ambitions as they look forward to the next steps in their careers.

Plus, find out what advice each athlete would give to someone exploring the opportunities in sport for the first time.