Legally Sound with Richard Reed
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Welcome to Legally Sound with Richard Reed – the podcast where we dive into the intricacies of the law and uncover how the justice system impacts our daily lives. Join us as we break down complex legal topics with the help of experienced legal professionals, making the world of law easier to understand and navigate. From family law to employment law, we’ll explore issues that touch everyone at some point in their lives. Throughout this series, the team from Richard Reed will share their insights, practical advice, and tips from their areas of legal expertise.
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The podcast focuses on various legal topics that affect everyday life, including family law, employment law, and property law. Episodes like The Housing Act & 2025 Renters Bill Explained delve into eviction processes and provide insights on common landlord mistakes, while others explore the implications of legal changes on citizens and businesses.
Welcome to Legally Sound with Richard Reed – the podcast where we dive into the intricacies of the law and uncover how the justice system impacts our daily lives.
Join us as we break down complex legal topics with the help of experienced legal professionals, making the world of law easier to understand and navigate. From family law to employment law, we’ll explore issues that touch everyone at some point in their lives.
Throughout this series, the team from Richard Reed will share their insights, practical advice, and tips from their areas of legal expertise.
Family Law, Divorce and Mediation with Matthew Lockey and Sophie Milliken
Welcome to Legally Sound with Richard Reed, the podcast that simplifies the law and explores how it affects our daily lives.
In this episode, Sarah Reid is joined by Matthew Lockey, Head of Private Family Team and Associate Solicitor at Richard Reed Solicitors, and Sophie Milliken, CEO of Moja.
Together, they unpack the realities of family law in England and Wales, from the moment a relationship breaks down through to financial settlement, child arrangements and life on the other side.
They cover what the process actually looks like, what it costs emotionally and practically, and how mediation can offer a faster, less adversarial route for families who want to avoid the courtroom.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:
- What to expect when a marriage or civil partnership breaks down and the steps involved in the legal process.
- How divorce proceedings work in practice and what the process looks like from start to finish.
- Financial remedy and how courts approach the division of assets, property and pensions.
- Child arrangements, parental responsibility, living arrangements and how disputes are resolved.
- When court proceedings are necessary and what the process looks like when they are.
- The role of mediation and why it is often a quicker, cheaper and less damaging alternative to litigation.
- How to choose the right legal support and what to look for in a family law solicitor.
- Practical advice on protecting your interests and those of your children from the outset.
This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the breakdown of a relationship, considering separation, or supporting a friend or family member through the process, and for anyone who wants to understand their rights before they ever need them.
Get in touch:
Website: https://richardreed.co.uk/
Phone: 0191 567 0465
Email: [email protected]
Contact Matthew:
https://richardreed.co.uk/team/matthew-lockey/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-lockey-19b04ba3/
Resources:
Pathfinder Pilot Scheme Report: research into an approach in some family courts that front‑loads welfare assessment and child‑focused work to streamline cases and improve outcomes for children
Resolution: family law association promoting constructive, amicable approaches.
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