When Separation Doesn't End the Abuse: Know Your Rights & How to Protect Yourself

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.