Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari

Is your child struggling at school, being labelled as difficult, anxious, disruptive or badly behaved, when there may be something deeper going on? Do you believe your child needs extra support from school, but you are unsure what to ask for, what your child is entitled to, or where to start? Many parents are left feeling worried, exhausted and unheard when their child is falling behind, refusing school, masking their difficulties, becoming anxious, avoiding school, or being treated as if their behaviour is simply the problem. But here is what every parent needs to know: behaviour is often communication, and a child’s difficulties should not be dismissed without asking why they are struggling and what support they may need. In this important episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti Suvari is joined by senior education barrister Emma Calvert as they explain what parents can do when their child is struggling at school, what legal duties schools and local Council's have to your child, and how knowing your child’s legal rights can empower you to get them the support and help they deserve. Together they explain Special Educational Needs Support, which is the additional help a school can put in place for a child who needs more than ordinary classroom teaching, and Education, Health and Care Plans, which are legally binding documents setting out the education, health and care support a child needs. They also explore what parents can do if school is not listening, why attendance problems may be linked to unmet needs, and why masking, anxiety, school refusal or difficult behaviour should not simply be dismissed as “bad behaviour”. Every school should want to understand why a child is struggling, so the right support can be put in place. This episode is for every parent who feels dismissed, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn, as always in plain and simple English. Your child does not need to reach breaking point before you ask for help. If you or someone you know can benefit from this episode, then please do not wait, to download, listen or share!

Building Disputes: How to Get Paid & Avoid Court. Unpaid invoices? Client fall-outs? Threats of court? If you work in construction, this episode could save your business. In this episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by construction law specialist Tim Sampson to explain how builders and contractors can resolve disputes fast — without going anywhere near court. They break down, in plain English: Why building disputes are so common — and how to stop them escalating What adjudication really is (and why it’s known as “pay now, argue later”) How a legally binding decision can be reached in as little as 28 days Who appoints the adjudicator — and what happens if your contract is silent When negotiation or mediation makes more sense than formal action We also share practical, real-world tips every contractor should follow: ✔️ Getting the right contract in place ✔️ Keeping records that protect your position ✔️ Improving cash flow and avoiding costly mistakes Court should always be the last resort, and this episode shows you the smarter options. Protect your work. Protect your income. Know the process.

No marriage. No ring. No “common law” rights. But does that mean no child maintenance? Absolutely not. In this essential episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by senior family law Barrister Maria Scotland to cut through some of the BIGGEST myths in family law and explain, in plain English, how child maintenance really works when parents were never married. They break down: Whether being unmarried affects your right to child maintenance How the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) actually works What happens if the other parent refuses to pay When the court can step in under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 Why “common law marriage” is a myth — and why it matters This is one of the most emotional and misunderstood areas of family law. Whether you’re newly separated, co-parenting, or simply want to know where you stand, this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps. No fear. No myths. Just the law — explained in plain and simple English.

Think holiday entitlement is just a workplace perk? Think again. Millions of UK workers lose paid leave every year simply because they don’t know their rights. In this eye-opening episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by employment law specialist Lisa Hatch to reveal what the law really says about your annual leave, in clear, straight-talking English. Discover the legal minimum holiday your employer must give you, whether bank holidays count, when unused leave can legally be carried over, what happens if your employer says “no”, and how to challenge unfair treatment confidently and professionally. Your holiday entitlement is not a favour, it is your legal right. If you work in the UK, this is essential listening, or share this episode with a colleague, friend or family member who needs to know their rights at work! #HolidayEntitlement #EmploymentLaw #AnnualLeave #WorkersRights #UKLaw #PaidHoliday #KnowYourRights #WorkplaceRights #GetLegallySpeaking #LegalPodcast #HattiSuvari #LisaHatch They cover: The legal minimum holiday entitlement (and what employers can’t take away) Whether bank holidays count Can unused holiday be carried over — and when the law says yes What to do if your employer refuses to follow the rules How to challenge non-compliance without risking your job Holiday entitlement isn’t a perk — it’s a legal right. And not taking it could cost you more than you. Know the law. Protect your wellbeing. Take the time you’re owed.

What Happened to You? Trauma, the Brain & Healing Explained. Trauma doesn’t just change how we feel, it changes how the brain develops, responds, and survives. In this powerful and deeply human episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti sits down with world-renowned trauma expert Dr Bruce Perry to explore how trauma shapes behaviour, and, crucially, how healing is still possible. In this conversation, they uncover: Why asking “What happened to you?” matters more than “What’s wrong with you?” How trauma affects the brain at different stages of life Whether the adult brain can truly rewire after long-term trauma Practical ways parents, teachers, and communities can support healing What gives hope after decades of witnessing human suffering This episode is about understanding, compassion, and creating safer paths to resilience, for adults of all ages, and for the next generation. Hatti deeply believes and supports that understanding the brain changes how we support one another.