On the Couch with Stephanie Bellchambers

Welcome to On the Couch with Biscoes, your home for honest, unscripted business and community conversations brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. We work with a huge range of local organisations, and we’ve learned so much from the people behind them, now we want you to hear their stories too.In this episode, Alison is joined by Stephanie Bellchambers, Head of Biscoes’ Family Department, for a thoughtful and eye‑opening conversation about some of the most sensitive areas of family law. Stephanie explains the wide range of support her team provides, from divorce, separation and domestic abuse matters to the specialist areas of fertility law, surrogacy and collaborative divorce.Together, they explore the realities behind modern family‑building: donor conception, the legal pitfalls of informal arrangements, the protections offered by licensed clinics, and the complex journey intended parents face when navigating surrogacy in the UK or abroad. Stephanie also lifts the lid on collaborative law, a more dignified, constructive alternative to traditional divorce that keeps couples in control and reduces conflict, cost and emotional fallout, especially for children.They also discuss Biscoes commitment to providing legal aid for vulnerable clients, particularly survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring that vital support remains accessible within the Portsmouth community.This isn’t a legal lecture, it’s a warm, reassuring conversation that highlights the human stories, modern challenges and compassionate solutions at the heart of family law.So grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join us on the couch.