Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari

You've found the courage to leave an abusive relationship. You think the nightmare is finally over. But what happens when your ex refuses to let you go? What if they stop giving you money, bombard you with threatening messages, use your children against you, or even turn the legal system into another way of controlling your life? Can they really get away with it? And more importantly, what can YOU do to make it stop? In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Get Legally Speaking, host Hatti Suvari is joined by experienced barrister Peter Paul Hughes to reveal the legal rights and protections that many people simply don't know they have. Together, they uncover the hidden realities of post-separation abuse, including financial control, harassment, coercive behaviour, children being caught in the middle, and the misuse of court proceedings. But this episode isn't just about recognising abuse. It's about knowing exactly what you can do about it. You'll discover how to recognise behaviour that may be unlawful, what evidence you should be keeping, how the courts can help protect you and your children, and where to turn for FREE, confidential support and practical guidance. Whether you're going through a difficult separation, struggling with a controlling ex-partner, or worried about somebody you love, this episode could give you the knowledge and confidence to take that crucial next step. You don't have to wait for things to get worse before asking for help. And you don't have to face it alone. Listen now. Understand your rights. Discover your options. Because leaving an abusive relationship should mean having the chance to live freely again. Real legal insight and practical guidance, in plain and simple English. #GetLegallySpeaking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #KnowYourRights #FamilyLaw #FinancialAbuse #CoerciveControl #LegalAdvice #DivorceAndSeparation

Think signing a prenup means your money, property or business is automatically protected if you divorce? Think again. In this episode brought to you by Get Legally Speaking, Hatti Suvari is joined by leading family law barrister Jonathan Tod, who has over 35 years’ experience to reveal what prenups really do — and why some fail when couples need them most. Together they unpack the situations that can completely change the outcome: what happens if there is not enough money to meet both parties' "needs" after a separation, whether children can affect what was originally agreed, and why assets you thought were protected may still come into play. Jonathan also explains how prenups should be drafted to protect property, businesses, inheritance and family wealth, what “meeting someone’s needs” actually means, and the common mistakes that can seriously weaken an agreement — from poor drafting and lack of disclosure to signing too close to the wedding. Whether you are bringing £50,000, £500,000 or £5 million into a marriage, this is the episode to listen to before assuming a prenup has you fully protected. Because when it comes to prenups, the real question is not simply whether you have one. It is whether yours will actually hold up. All in plain and simple English. No legal jargon. #Prenup #PrenuptialAgreement #DivorceLaw #FamilyLaw #Marriage #Divorce #ProtectYourAssets #FinancialSettlement #LegalAdvice #UKLaw #GetLegallySpeaking #HattiSuvari

Rent going up? Repairs ignored? Deposit withheld? If you rent in the UK, then this episode is for you! With over 24 million people renting, too many tenants still don’t know where they stand, and some landlords rely on that. In this explosively informative episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by housing law Barrister George Chrysanthou bringing you broken down tenants’ rights in clear, no-nonsense English. They cover: Do you really need a written tenancy agreement? When your landlord can (and can’t) increase the rent What repairs landlords are legally responsible for Why withholding rent can seriously backfire How deposit protection works, and what to do if it isn’t protected Where tenants can get free help and support This episode cuts through fear, misinformation, and bad practice and gives you practical steps to protect yourself. Renting is a legal relationship. Know your rights.

Could you be owed money from a car finance agreement? In this eye-opening episode of *Get Legally Speaking*, Hatti Suvari is joined by Kevin Durkin of HD Law — the consumer solicitor who helped take on major lenders in one of the UK’s most significant car finance commission cases. This episode is in plain and simple English, breaking down what the car finance issue means, why it matters, and what consumers need to know. What began as a consumer dispute became a legal battle with consequences for millions of drivers, reaching all the way to the UK Supreme Court. Kevin explains how hidden commission arrangements in car finance agreements have placed the industry under intense scrutiny, and why the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme could see billions of pounds returned to consumers. With around 12.1 million motor finance agreements potentially affected, this is not just a legal story — it is a story about fairness, transparency, delay, and ordinary people challenging powerful financial institutions. Hatti and Kevin also discuss why consumers should be careful before accepting quick or limited offers, why getting proper legal guidance can make a real difference, and what you should do now if you had car finance. If you, your family, or your friends have ever taken out car finance, this is an episode you will want to hear, all in plain and simple English. And if this could help someone you know, send it their way!

Criminal Charges? What You Don’t Know Could Cost You Everything. In this powerful episode of Get Legally Speaking, host Hatti Suvari is joined by criminal defence solicitor Laura Baumanis from Olliers Solicitors to reveal the costly myths people believe when facing a criminal investigation, and how one wrong move, one message, or one police interview can change your life forever. When panic hits, people turn to Google, friends, and assumptions, but that’s exactly when the damage is done. In this episode Hatti and Laura uncover: • Why people delay getting legal advice — and how this can cost thousands • The biggest mistakes families make when trying to help • The truth behind joint enterprise, digital offences, and possession laws • Why the police interview stage is often where cases are won or lost If you or someone you love could ever face a legal issue, this is essential listening. One conversation at the right time could change everything.