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Get Legally Speaking With Hatti Suvari
by Hatti Suvari
A very warm welcome to Get Legally Speaking — the multi award-winning, UK’s No.1 consumer legal podcast, bringing you jargon-free legal knowledge to empower everyday life!With over 180 episodes and more than 10 million downloads, this podcast is designed to help you understand the law in plain and simple English — because let’s be honest, most of us are never taught it. From your rights as an employee or a tenant, to where you stand in a separation or through a divorce, children and family disputes, consumer issues, property and neighbour disputes, and so much more, we break down the legal topics that affect real life, every single day, and empower you with knowledge and information!I’m Hatti Suvari founder of Get Legally Speaking, and in each episode I sit down with some of the best legal minds in the business to strip away the legal jargon and give you the clarity, insight and practical understanding we all need — in plain and simple English.And if you want even more bite-sized le
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Pre-Nuptial Agreements. Protecting Your Assets Before Marriage & How To Make Sure Yours Holds Up!
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…
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Renting In The UK? Tenants, Know Your Rights Before It Costs You!
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…
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Car Finance Chaos. The Consumer Solicitor Who Took On The Lenders, And Won!
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…
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Criminal Charges? Legal Myths & How To REALLY Protect Your Future.
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…
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My Child Is Struggling At School. What Are My Legal Rights To Get Help?
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?…
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Building Disputes With Clients? How To Get Paid & Avoid Court!
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…
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Child Maintenance. Can I Get It If We Weren't Married?
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...
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Holiday Entitlement. What You NEED To Know (Before You Loose It!)
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…
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What Happened To You? A Conversation With Dr Bruce Perry
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...
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Romance Fraud. The Art of Manipulation.
Romance Fraud - When Love Is a Lie Romance fraud is costing innocent people millions of pounds, and it can happen to anyone. In this powerful episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by leading criminal law Barrister, Simon Spence KC to expose the truth behind romance scams, dating fraud,...
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Children's Disputes. How To Prove A Parent By DNA.
What happens when a parent denies they’re the parent? What if someone refuses a DNA test? And can a court decide parentage without DNA evidence at all? In this hard-hitting episode of Get Legally Speaking, Hatti is joined by specialist family law barrister Freya Rowe to break down children’s...
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Bullying At Work. What Are My Rights?
Workplace bullying is the second biggest workplace issue, with 29% of workers experiencing it at some point, and 1 in 10 people having experienced it just the last six months. But what actually counts as bullying at work? Is it illegal? And do you really have legal rights and protection? In this...
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Property Battles Between Unmarried Couples. The Home You Shared. Who Owns It When You Separate?
If a relationship breaks down, who really owns the home? With over 3.6 million UK couples living together without being married in the UK, knowing your rights has never been more important! In this episode, Hatti and specialist Barrister Rachel Bale break down TOLATA claims in plain and simple...
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Cowboy Builders. What To Do When Building Work Goes Wrong!
Most of us have had building works carried out on a property, and some have had a falling out with a builder, during or after the work has been completed. But where do you legally stand if you have fallen in to the category of having ‘nightmare OR cowboy’ – call it what you like – builders? Most...
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Rape. Not Guilty.
Being accused of rape instantly has serious and damaging real-life consequences – including the possible loss of your job, family and friends. But where would you stand if you have been accused of rape, and you believe the accusation not to be true? What are the initial steps taken by the Police...
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Divorce. Am I Entitled To My Husband's Business? What You NEED To Know!
Divorce rates are up! Statistically over 42% of marriages in the UK end up in divorce. Most of us do not research the process of divorce, before the marriage goes sour, and much of what is common knowledge about the divorce process, is from here-say, with tons of myths having floated around for...
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Nightmare Neighbours! How To Get Help & Injunctions.
Tolerance on noisy and nightmare neighbours has fallen across the UK, and the last financial year saw over 450,000 complaints to Councils, with a WHOPPING 7 in 10 Brits saying that they have experienced a dispute with their neighbour! Some of us have tried everything to deal with the unacceptable...
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Separated Parents & Parental Alienation. What Is It? Consequences & All You NEED To Know!
Around 45% of all children in the UK will experience a break-up of their parents, before their 16th birthday; a staggering statistic. Couples who have had children separate for various reasons, including financial pressures, unreasonable behaviour, or simply just growing apart. Unfortunately…
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The Great Rise Of Fraud. What It Looks Like & How To Protect Yourself!
The impact on people that have been ripped off by fraudsters can be financially devastating to lives; with many people loosing thousands of pounds to scams that come in various forms. For example, romance fraud, bank account scams, scammers pretending to be service providers or mail companies...
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Accidentally Killing On Purpose. Transferred Malice.
Criminal Law is fascinating and there are many areas of it that we have either never heard of, or that we don’t understand. Transferred Malice, referring to ‘Accidentally Killing On Purpose’ is a topic which most us would have never come across, or the title alone doesn’t seem to even make sense!...
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Divorce. What Is NOT A Matrimonial Asset?
Whilst couples do not enter in to a marriage expecting to get a divorce and considering who should get what out of their marriage if the relationship comes to an end, the confusion on who gets what assets from the marriage, and why, along with the expense and stress that can come with getting a...
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Can Someone Record You Without Your Permission? What You NEED To Know!
When we posted a 60 second video giving the answer to the question of, 'can someone record you without your permission?' across our social media channels, it very quickly, and unsurprisingly got over 100,000 views, simply because the answer to this question is full of myths and is unknown to…
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One Punch Killers
In a split second a person can become a killer or be killed. A One Punch Killer is when someone throws a single punch that results in a death, and often when the perpetrator does not intend to kill, but nevertheless, a single punch that has a devastating effect. But how is this dealt by our laws,...
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Commercial Divorce. Parting With A Business Partner.
Statistically, and unfortunately, 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail. That is a very big number that cannot be ignored if you are in a business partnership, or if you are considering going in to a partnership. There are various reasons why a business partnership could come to an end;...
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SEND. Special Education Needs & Disabilities - How To Get Help
Navigating Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) can be overwhelming, especially when trying to secure the right support for a child who needs more than the standard help provided at school. For many parents, this is a world they never expected to enter until they had to. With nearly…
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Death Penalty USA
It may come as a shock that the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is still used in 55 countries worldwide and across 27 states in the USA. In this gripping and thought-provoking episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by senior barrister Simon Spence KC to explore one of the most...
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How To Keep A Abusive Partner Away - Getting Help For Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is more common than many realise, with statistics showing that between 1 in 6 women and 1 in 7 men will experience it in their lifetime, and over 2.1 million people affected in 2023 alone. When relationships break down, emotions can escalate and abuse can take so many forms. So how...
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Redundancy. Understanding The Process. What Are Your Rights?
Redundancies have surged in the wake of the economic downturn and for many, it’s an unfamiliar and stressful process. With so many myths out there, knowing your rights has never been more important. What steps must your employer follow? What should you expect during the process? How is your…
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Copyright. The Do's, Dont's & What You NEED To Know!
We’re consuming and creating more online content than ever before. From TikTok and Instagram to podcasts and videos, content is everywhere. But when you use images, music, or clips you’ve found online… where do you actually stand legally? Are you unknowingly breaking the law? And could the…
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Prosecuting The Fake Doctor
He lied on his CV and became a top NHS boss for 12 years. The case of Jon Andrewes is a shocking reminder that what may seem like “harmless exaggeration” can, in reality, be a serious criminal offence. CV fraud isn’t just risky, it can lead to prosecution, heavy fines, and even prison. In this...
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The Age Of Consent. Drinking, Sex & Moving Out!
Parents — stop and read this. Then make sure your children listen. Young people — this could be the episode that protects your future. The truth? The law isn’t taught in schools, yet one wrong decision, one misunderstanding, can have serious, life-changing consequences. With over 18 million young...
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Divorce. Understanding & Navigating The Process
With around 42% of marriages in the UK ending in divorce, understanding how the process really works has never been more important. Yet for many, knowledge of divorce is based on hearsay, or the horror stories of others who have been through it. Everything changed on 6 April 2022, when divorce…
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Can I Claim For A Defective Property?
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, but what happens if serious defects come to light after completion? While many purchases go smoothly, some buyers are left facing unexpected and costly problems through no fault of their own. Unlike everyday...
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Private Criminal Prosecutions & The Law - Part 2
Most people are familiar with bringing a civil claim but far fewer know that individuals can also bring a private criminal prosecution. So what happens if you report a crime and the police decide not to take action? Do you have another route to seek justice? In this fascinating and highly...
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Young Offenders - What You NEED To Know.
Young offenders are children aged just 10 to 17 and many don’t realise how early the law can impact their future. With youth crime rising, and the number of children in custody in England and Wales expected to increase, understanding the consequences has never been more important. At what age can…
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Workplace Abuse. Top Tips On How To Deal With It
Every day, millions of people face bullying, harassment, and unacceptable behaviour at work, with reports suggesting that 3 in 10 employees experience some form of workplace abuse. That’s over 9 million people in the UK alone. Yet despite how common it is, much of it goes unreported and…
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The Death Penalty USA
It may come as a shock that the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is still used in 55 countries worldwide and across 27 states in the USA, with nearly 2,500 individuals currently on death row. In this gripping and thought-provoking episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by senior…
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Divorce - Private Court Hearings If You Don't Want To Wait!
With over 42% of marriages in the UK ending in divorce, many are left asking how can you move things forward faster and avoid months of waiting? If you and your partner are stuck in disagreement over finances, assets, and “who gets what,” you could find yourself tied to the court’s timetable and...
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Financing Terrorism
Terrorism is a word we all recognise, from devastating events like the Lockerbie bombing to more recent incidents such as the Liverpool Women’s Hospital bombing. But what about the financing behind terrorism and the hidden networks that make these acts possible? In this gripping and eye-opening...
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The Ban Of The XL Bully. Unfair? Or Needed? *BONUS EPISODE*
The XL Bully ban has divided the nation but is it a vital move to protect the public, or a controversial decision unfairly targeting one breed With dog attacks in England and Wales rising by 34% in just five years, tensions are high, but is the real issue the dogs themselves, or the way they’re...
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Wronged By A Professional? What You NEED To Know! - Professional Negligence Part 2
Have you been let down by a professional and suffered as a result? Professional negligence occurs when a professional fails to meet the standard expected, causing you financial loss, physical harm, or other damage. With claims on the rise in recent years and the impact of the pandemic placing...
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What Is A Barrister? Demystifying The Bar - Part 2
What does a barrister really do, and how are they different from a solicitor? Can you go straight to a barrister without using a solicitor at all? And what’s behind the traditions and mystique of life at the Bar? In this fascinating and engaging episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by barrister Joanna...
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Warranties - What Are They All About?
What’s the difference between a warranty and a guarantee, and why does it matter? How do you enforce your rights if something goes wrong, and what can you do if a manufacturer refuses your claim? In this practical and easy-to-follow episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by barrister Rebecca Jones to...
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Safeguarding Children In Sport
Studies indicate that 40% to 50% of athletes have experienced anything from mild harassment to severe abuse. During the mid-90s reports of sexual abuse of child athletes in sport started to emerge in the UK. By the mid-2000s, child protection and safeguarding procedures had been introduced in to...
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Negative Online Reviews, How To Deal With Them
With a staggering 84% of people trusting online reviews, negative online reviews can make or break a business's reputation. So how do you deal with negative reviews about your business that can be very damaging? What initial steps can you take to try and resolve a negative opinion of your…
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Shareholders Agreements For Businesses - Why They Are So Important!
Statics quote that up to 70% of business partnerships ultimately fail, even though setting up a business with people we know – whether colleagues, family or friends, and with whom we already have established relationships with, is very common; and we assume the relationship will be trusting,...
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Manslaughter - Voluntary vs Involuntary, What Is the Difference?
Murder and manslaughter are two of the offences that constitute murder, and the words voluntary and involuntary are terms that we are familiar with. But how do we distinguish between involuntary and voluntary manslaughter? And what do these terms actually mean? In both cases a death has occurred,...
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Fire Law - What You NEED To Know!
The term 'fire law' may not get us very excited, however, as well as some quirky legal facts, there are some serious points in our laws that we should and NEED to be aware of, so that we can not only keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, but so that we can be aware when laws are being broken....
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Adoption - How Does It Work & What Is Involved?
Adoption is often surrounded by myths, but what is the reality, and how does the process actually work? In this deeply personal and informative episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by experienced barrister Emma Harman to break down the adoption process in clear, jargon-free terms. From how adoption...
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Get Help On Children's Disputes With Your Ex. Our Top Tips!
With 3.6 million children in the UK growing up in separated families, the emotional and financial pressures on parents and the impact on children can be significant, especially when conflict arises. In this highly practical and supportive episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by experienced barrister...
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A very warm welcome to Get Legally Speaking — the multi award-winning, UK’s No.1 consumer legal podcast, bringing you jargon-free legal knowledge to empower everyday life!With over 180 episodes and more than 10 million downloads, this podcast is designed to help you understand the law in plain and simple English — because let’s be honest, most of us are never taught it. From your rights as an employee or a tenant, to where you stand in a separation or through a divorce, children and family disputes, consumer issues, property and neighbour disputes, and so much more, we break down the legal topics that affect real life, every single day, and empower you with knowledge and information!I’m Hatti Suvari founder of Get Legally Speaking, and in each episode I sit down with some of the best legal minds in the business to strip away the legal jargon and give you the clarity, insight and practical understanding we all need — in plain and simple English.And if you want even more bite-sized le
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