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25/08/2026

Can childhood trauma explain abusive behaviour? And does it excuse it?

In this conversation, Mags Lesiak discusses the way childhood trauma can sometimes be used to explain the behaviour of someone who is abusive.

Understanding where behaviour may come from is one thing. Excusing abuse because of someone’s past is another.

Part of our upcoming conversation, Busting the Myths Around Domestic Abuse: “It’s Not an Abusive Relationship! It’s Abuse.”

The full episode goes live Wednesday 26th August at 7am.

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Living together and being married can look very similar day to day, but legally there are some important differences.One...
20/08/2026

Living together and being married can look very similar day to day, but legally there are some important differences.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that living together for a certain number of years gives you the same rights as being married. In England and Wales, it doesn’t.

From what happens to the family home and other assets, to pensions, maintenance and arrangements for children, your legal position can be very different depending on whether you’re married or cohabiting.

👉 Swipe through to understand some of the key differences.

Knowing where you stand can help you make informed decisions about your home, finances and future.

📱 If you’d like to understand how the law applies to your circumstances, get in touch with Family Law Cafe today.

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What do people worry about most after separating?From what happens to the family home to arrangements for the children a...
19/08/2026

What do people worry about most after separating?

From what happens to the family home to arrangements for the children and financial support, separation can bring with it a lot of important legal questions.

Knowing where you stand and understanding your options can help you make informed decisions about what happens next.

👉 Swipe through as we answer some of the questions we hear most often.

If you’re separating after living together and would like to understand more, join our upcoming webinar:

Separating after living together? How to sort out your property and children issues

📅 Friday 21 August
🕐 1:15pm

Reserve your place via the link in our bio (you will need to register with Zoom).

📱 If you’d like to discuss your family law matter, get in touch with Family Law Cafe today.

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Separating after living together can raise lots of questions, especially when it comes to your home, finances and childr...
14/08/2026

Separating after living together can raise lots of questions, especially when it comes to your home, finances and children.

Our next webinar will explain the legal position for unmarried couples, what your options may be and the practical steps you can take if your relationship has come to an end.

📅 Friday 21 August
🕐 1:15pm

Separating after living together? How to sort out your property and children issues

Reserve your place via the link in our bio (you will need to register with Zoom).

📱 If you’d like to discuss your family law matter, get in touch with Family Law Cafe today.

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Family courts are changing. But what does that mean for families?Child Focused Courts put the child’s welfare, safety an...
13/08/2026

Family courts are changing. But what does that mean for families?

Child Focused Courts put the child’s welfare, safety and voice at the centre of proceedings from an earlier stage.

From gathering information sooner and hearing the child’s voice earlier, to identifying safeguarding concerns and reducing unnecessary delay, the approach is designed to give the court a clearer picture from the start.

Child Focused Courts are already operating in some parts of England and Wales and are being rolled out nationally.

👉 Swipe to understand what’s changing and what it could mean for families.

This Friday, we’ll be exploring Child Arrangements in more detail in our webinar, “Child Arrangements: Understand the Process and Get Your Questions Answered.”

📅 Friday 14 August at 1:15pm

Reserve your place via the link in our bio (you will need to register with Zoom).

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11/08/2026

What does “50/50 custody” actually mean in the UAE? 👀

It may sound straightforward, but in practice, it can be very different.

Joanna Toch explores parental custody in the UAE and how the system compares with the UK.

🎙️ UK vs UAE: Family Law
📅 Premieres Wednesday 12 August at 8am on YouTube

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Attending your first hearing in Children Act proceedings can feel unfamiliar, but knowing what to expect can make the pr...
11/08/2026

Attending your first hearing in Children Act proceedings can feel unfamiliar, but knowing what to expect can make the process much clearer.

We explain here what usually happens at the first hearing, who you might meet and what the court is trying to achieve.

👉 Swipe through for a straightforward overview.

Want to learn more? Join us for our webinar:

📅 Friday 14 August
🕐 1:15pm

Child Arrangements: Understand the Process and Get Your Questions Answered

Reserve your place via the link in our bio (you will need to register with Zoom).

📱 If you’d like to discuss your family law matter, get in touch with Family Law Cafe today.

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11/08/2026

What happens financially when a marriage ends in the UAE? 🇦🇪

The answer may be very different to what you’d expect in the UK.

Joanna Toch and Clotilde explore divorce, money and financial independence in the UAE, and why understanding the differences matters.

🎙️ Premieres Wednesday 12 August at 8am on YouTube.

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No hourly fees and charges for reading emails here!We find you the best value package and explain how this will move you...
10/08/2026

No hourly fees and charges for reading emails here!

We find you the best value package and explain how this will move you towards the result you want.

At Family Law Cafe, we take the time to understand your situation, your goals and your circumstances before recommending the support that’s right for you.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all service, we tailor a package based on the work your matter requires. That means you know what support you’re receiving and the cost from the outset.

👉 Swipe to see how we put together a package that’s designed around you.

📱 If you’d like to discuss your family law matter, get in touch with Family Law Cafe today.

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10/08/2026

Divorce in the UAE.

UK vs UAE divorce: how different are the rules? 🇬🇧 🇦🇪

Getting divorced as an expat in the UAE can look very different to getting divorced in the UK, and those differences could have a significant impact on the outcome.

Joanna Toch sits down with Clotilde, Managing Partner of a UAE-based family law firm, to explore the legal changes that have reshaped divorce, custody and finances in Dubai and Abu Dhabi since 2021.

They discuss the formula Abu Dhabi courts use to calculate a wife’s lump-sum payout, why Dubai approaches things differently, what “50/50 custody” actually means in practice, how lawyers track down assets hidden offshore and why where you choose to file can matter.

If you’re an expat living in the Gulf, or advising someone who is, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Family Law Cafe Podcast
📅 Premieres Wednesday 12 August
⏰ 8:00am
▶️ Watch the premiere on YouTube

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