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 sport, making the country one of the first in the world to adopt such measures. The 3-time Olympic Champion and the first British winner of the Tour de France in 2012, Bradley Wiggins, was one of many at...
Jun 19, 2023•23 min•Ep. 12
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 company, service, product or business, with the person who has given the review? What should you NOT do when you receive a negative review? How can our laws assist you, and what are the key points that a Court ...
Jun 05, 2023•25 min•Ep. 11
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, life-long and solid. Legally formalising your business relationship with a shareholder’s agreement, can seem unnecessary, and to some, even an uncomfortable subject to discuss with their new business partner...
May 22, 2023•28 min•Ep. 10
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, and a criminal act has taken place. In this episode, together with my amazing guest who is a senior criminal Barrister, Simon Spence KC, we bring you interesting, informative and jargon free information...
May 08, 2023•32 min•Ep. 9
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. Following the tragic incident of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, more of us have started to think about whether high-rise buildings are safe and legally compliant, with discussions in the press and in co...
Apr 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 8
There are so many myths surrounding adoption, and it is a topic close to the heart of our host, Hatti Suvari, which is why she felt compelled to record on this topic. In this super informative and interesting topic do not miss out on listening to Hatti and seasoned Barrister, Emma Harman as they bust the myths, bringing you key points on what the adoption process is all about, how it works and what is involved. This episode provides jargon free information for those looking to adopt, for those w...
Apr 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 7
With 3.6 million children in separated families in the UK, the financial and emotional challenges of raising your children as a single parent, along with the impact on children when conflicts between parents arise can be enormous. In this super informative episode, seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe and Hatti Suvari give you top tips to consider when trying to smooth out disputes over your children with your ex, and how to try and go about getting help; as well as understanding when a parent is legal...
Mar 20, 2023•28 min•Ep. 6
Are you considering representing yourself in a Court hearing? What is involved with representing yourself and what are the key points that you need to consider? Do not miss out listening to Hatti Suvari and a Barrister who is also a Judge, Rachel Goodall to get bags of free information and key points for you to consider if you are going to represent yourself in Court, how to address a Judge in the Court room, as well as the paperwork you should consider preparing before a hearing takes place. In...
Mar 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 5
Domestic abuse, also referred to as domestic violence, will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. Government statistics show, that domestic abuse currently leads to 2 women being murdered each week, and 30 men per year. The Office of National Statistics states that around 42% of domestic abuse related incidents and crimes, are not reported by the victims, for various reasons. Many victims start a relationship with their abuser without knowing whether their abuser has a past histo...
Feb 20, 2023•28 min•Ep. 4
FACT: 189 million Americans have Credit Reports in the USA, and 1 in 5 have an error on at least one of their reports. With a staggering 33% of US citizens have experienced identity theft! Do not miss out on listening to Hatti Suvari and our guest Emanwel Turnbull from The Holland Law Firm in Maryland USA, discussing the types of identity theft and credit reporting errors that take place, the devastating effect this can have on a person, and how and where to get help, all in plain and simple Eng...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 3
Family issues and problems are not uncommon; be it with a spouse, ex-partner, even a sibling or extended member of your family. So how can you stop someone from contacting you, harassing you, or even worse, from carrying out any abusive behaviour towards you and/or your loved ones? What is an injunction and how can it help you? Do not miss out on listening to our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister India Flanagan to find out the answers to all of this, as well as how injunctions in family law work, ...
Jan 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 2
With 2.3 billion children in the world, making up a third of the total human population, for any society to be strong, its children that need to flourish. A 2021 YouGov poll found that a staggering 83% of children felt that they knew little or nothing about their own rights. Do not miss out on listening to this episode in which Hatti and seasoned Barrister Freya Rowe, bring you key take aways and main points on the rights of a child, how the rights of a child can be exercised and protected, wher...
Jan 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1
Have you separated with your partner, and need to know where you stand with getting child support? What are your rights to claim child support from the non-resident parent if you were not married? Where do you stand as the paying parent, do you have to pay child support? Do not miss out on finding out the answers to these questions, and to get top tips in plain and simple English, by listening to this part 2 episode, in which our host Hatti Suvari and senior Barrister and part-time Judge, Sarah ...
Dec 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 23
If you have a potential claim against any person or company, then one of the most important points to remember is that there will be a time limitation as to how much time can pass in which you can bring a claim, and once that time passes, a claim can no longer be made. Different areas of law and claims that can be made, have different time limitations. So what happens if you are 'out of time'? And why is time limitation such an important point when considering bringing a claim? Perhaps you are a...
Nov 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 22
What is a personal guarantee, and should you sign one to help a family member or a friend? Would your personal assets be at risk if you become a guarantor? Could you limit the value of your assets that would be at risk if the debt was not repaid by the borrower that you helped out, and if the guarantee got called in? How can you challenge a personal guarantee that you have signed, if you wanted to put an end to your responsibility as a guarantor? Becoming a guarantor is a very serious considerat...
Nov 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 21
Have you ever wondered what acts are defined as terrorism? And what makes terrorism different to that of criminal hate crimes, and other criminal behaviour? Do not miss out on listening to this interesting, insightful and informative podcast on this topic, in which our host Hatti Suvari and seasoned senior Barrister, Simon Spence KC discuss these questions and much more! (Even the desktop Alexa gets involved!)#terrorism #crime #Mi5 #prosecution #defence #legallearning #getlegallyspeaking Hosted ...
Oct 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 20
What can you do if a Court Order has been made against you, without your knowledge? What does a 'judgement in default' mean? How can you appeal a judgement in default that has been made against you, and in what circumstances is a Court likely to consider your application? With over 188,000 Court Orders/judgements entered by default in December 2020 alone in England & Wales, our host Hatti Suvari and Barrister Alexander Adamou delve in to this topic, bringing you the top tips for you to navig...
Oct 10, 2022•33 min•Ep. 19
Credit Reports, Medical Debt, Car Loans & Repossessions, and Identity Theft are all major issues in the USA, and globally. Many suffer financially as a result of errors on their credit file made by some of the largest corporate credit file reporters; identity theft is at its highest, and 50% of Americans are in serious medical debt. Do not miss out on listening to this episode where our host Hatti Suvari and special guest and seasoned lawyer Peter Holland, from the Holland Law Firm in Maryla...
Sep 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 18
Is your child's other parent absent from their life, and not involved as a parent in your child's life? Are you the absent parent from your child's life, with no access to your child? Do you know your legal rights either as the parent who wants to prevent the absent parent from being a part of your child's life, or if you are the absent parent yourself, trying to gain access to your child's? Do not miss out on listening to this informative and eye-opening episode in which Hatti Suvari and specia...
Sep 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 17
With divorce rates up by over 45% as a result of the Pandemic, those of us that have experienced it first-hand, can no doubt recollect what a difficult and challenging experience it can be to go through. In this episode our host Hatti and the UK's premier Divorce Coach and bestselling author Sara Davison, speak frankly about their personal experiences, having gone through a divorce, and the ups and downs of their process, all the while giving listeners top tips of how to deal with such a life ch...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min•Ep. 16
The internet has a vast amount of information swirling around, on just about everything and everyone. Have you ever wanted information that is online and about you personally, visible to the whole world, to be erased and deleted from online platforms, such as from a Google How have our laws on our rights to be forgotten online been affected now that the UK is no longer in the EU? And does our new GDPR laws provide us with sufficient enough protection on our privacy from online searches, and the ...
Jul 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 15
Have you ever wondered how professionals, such as lawyers, doctors or accountants are investigated for wrongdoing, and who would carry out that work? Are you a professional being investigated by your regulatory body? What are the regulatory bodies, and how do they carry out their work? What is meant by the term 'professional discipline', and what is involved in an investigation or a tribunal? Do no miss out on finding out the answers to these questions and much more in this episode, as our host ...
Jun 20, 2022•24 min•Ep. 14
Staggeringly, over £190 billion is lost to fraud in the UK every year; we simply cannot afford not to know more about white collar crime, and how it can affect every single one of us in our everyday lives! In this episode Hatti and senior barrister Neil Hawes QC explain what is meant by the term 'white collar crime', the most common examples of it, which authorities would prosecute perpetrators, as well as the punishments handed out for these crimes, and much much more! Do not miss out on listen...
Jun 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 13
The debt collections industry was worth $18.6 billion dollars in 2021 in the USA, and one of the most shocking statistics, is that approximately 28% of Americans have at least one debt in collections. One thing is clear; debt collection is a BIG business, but what is even a BIGGER issue, is abusive and unlawful debt collectors. In this episode, Hatti and Peter tell you what can be classified as debt collection harassment, how a good lawyer can fight for your rights, and top tips if you have foun...
May 23, 2022•28 min•Ep. 12
Ever wondered what is covered by a car warranty? Do used cars bought from dealerships, automatically come with warranty? What should you look out for in a car warranty, and what can you do if you are in a dispute with your car warranty provider? Do not miss out and listen to this jargon busting and informative episode, in which Hatti speaks specialist Barrister, Rebecca Jones to find out the answers to these questions, and much more!With over 2 million downloads, Get Legally Speaking is here to ...
May 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 11
We have all heard the term 'GDPR', that deals with the right to be forgotten and our privacy laws, since it came in to our laws on 25 May 2018, but what is actually meant by privacy law? What does the right to be forgotten cover, when looking at the mass of bombardment and invasion of our privacy via online methods, on our mobile phones, through the post and almost every avenue that we can be contacted through? Do not miss out on finding out all of this and much more in this conversation between...
Apr 25, 2022•25 min•Ep. 10
If you are separated or divorced from the other parent of our child, agreeing on when and where you can take your child on holiday with your ex-partner, can be very stressful. Making those travel plans and going on holidays is not so easy if you are in disagreement with your ex, and suddenly a whole rafter of issues arise; your ex saying they do not want you to take your child away at all, or perhaps if they disagree with where or how long you are taking your child on holiday. If these problems ...
Apr 11, 2022•22 min•Ep. 9
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was announced by our Chancellor on 27 April 2020, and it was the largest of three COVID-19 related business support loan schemes. The aim was to support small businesses quickly during the pandemic, with the government prioritising ‘payment speed’. Bounce Back loans equated to around £47 billion worth of Government support, with over 1.5 million applications that were approved. In this episode, Hatti Suvari and seasoned senior Barrister, Cameron Brown QC bring you ins...
Mar 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 8
On 6 April 2022, changes will come in to place to our Divorce laws, that will see its biggest shake-up for the past 50 years; No-fault divorce will finally be introduced, meaning couples will be able to not only jointly be able to apply for a divorce, but blame will not have to be outlined, with details of what went wrong. Hatti Suvari speaks with the co-founder Kate Daly, of a great service called Amicable, that enables couples to separate and navigate their divorce together and without using l...
Mar 24, 2022•28 min•Ep. 7
It is often reported that one person kills another, and instead of being found guilty of murder, they were found guilty of manslaughter. Some say this is down to 'technicalities' in the law, others say that pleading manslaughter is a way of trying to get a lesser sentence.But what are the differences in defence to both murder and manslaughter? What actions make it clear that a charge should murder, rather than manslaughter? And what are sentences given for these crimes?What about those that kill...
Mar 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 6
