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!

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 asking for a shortfall in postage all dressed up in different forms to extort money fraudulently from a victim. Fraud committed in the UK more than doubled in 2023 to £2.3bn, making it the second-biggest year for scams in the last two decades, and staggeringly accounting for 40% of all crime in England and Wales. In our digital world, the ways in which fraudsters are getting their hands on our money has vastly changed shape, with criminals using artificial intelligence, and every means of electronically contacting us, ie. Text, WhatsApp messages, direct messaging on social media sites, emails, phone calls and much more. In this episode, seasoned barrister Emma Kiver and Hatti Suvari bring you interesting and eye-opening conversation, discussing the different faces of fraud and the sophisticated avenues used by fraudsters, telling you what to look out for, and steps that you can take if you have fallen victim to fraud, as always, in plain and simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 divorce, can be very confusing and a trying process. Divorcing couples who are unable to agree on who how the matrimonial home is divided, and how all of the assets and liabilities of the marriage are divided between them, are often left in the hands of a Judge to decide how their assets should be divided, often leaving divorcing couples with eye watering legal bills to pay, at the end of a lengthily legal process. With many marriages taking place between people who are well into their 30’s, 40s and 50’s plus, it is not unusual for individuals to enter in to a marriage having acquired their own assets. But in the eyes of the law, is it the case that everything each person owns, including assets that they brought in to the marriage, should be divided equally between the parties in a divorce? Can it be argued that assets that you brought in to the marriage are not 'joint' assets’, and that you should walk away with what you brought in? Or do our laws state that once you are married everything that you both owned prior to the marriage becomes a part of the matrimonial pot? In this episode, senior Barrister Michael George and Hatti Suvari discuss all of the above and much more; telling you what you NEED TO KNOW; as always, in Plain and Simple English. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, when an unfortunate and unexpected criminal act is carried out, when the intention was not to kill and possibly the only intention was to have a good old-fashioned street brawl? Would the perpetrator...

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 1.5 million pupils in England identified as having SEND, and numbers continuing to rise, understanding your child’s rights and the system’s obligations has never been more important. What support must schools provide? How do you get your child properly assessed? And what can you do if the school or local authority isn’t giving your child the help they need? In this essential and empowering episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by Emma Waldron to break down the SEND process in clear, practical terms. From securing assessments to challenging decisions and accessing the right support, this episode is packed with key insights and top tips to help parents advocate with confidence. If this is something being faced, or someone close is going through, then take the time to listen and share this episode. The right knowledge can make all the difference. #HattiSuvari #EmmaWaldron #SEND #educationlaw #EHCP #specialeducationalneeds #parentingtips #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking

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 can you protect yourself, and what legal tools are available to keep an abusive partner away? In this powerful and potentially life-saving episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by barrister India Flanagan to explain how injunctions can be used to protect you. From Non-Molestation Orders to Occupation Orders, this episode breaks down who can apply, how the process works, and how quickly protection can be put in place. It also covers what happens if an order is breached and why acting fast can be critical. If this is something affecting you, or someone you know, then don’t wait. Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need to understand their options and get the protection they deserve. #HattiSuvari #IndiaFlanagan #domesticabuse #injunctions #nonmolestationorder #occupationorder #safeguarding #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking

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 original creator demand compensation for using their work? In this eye-opening and highly relevant episode, Hatti Suvari is joined by seasoned barrister Tim Sampson to break down the realities of copyright in the digital age. From what counts as infringement, to how to protect your own content, to the risks of using someone else’s work, this episode gives you clear, practical answers in plain, simple English. If you create, post, or share content online then this is one you definitely need to hear! Press play and pass it on before you unknowingly cross the line. #HattiSuvari #TimSampson #copyright #copyrightlaw #contentcreation #infringement #digitalrights #legaleducation #getlegallyspeaking