Lawfully Yours – Season 2, Episode 8: Intruders, Divorce, and Property Abroad
This week on Lawfully Yours, hosts Vickki Ridgway and Geraldine Watson explore the fascinating overlap between their two legal worlds — litigation and family law — and dive into one of the biggest (and often underestimated) legal minefields: buying property abroad.
In this insightful and eye-opening episode, Vickki and Geraldine unpack how their sectors frequently intersect, sharing real-world scenarios where family matters quickly become complex legal disputes, and vice versa. From high-stakes negotiations to emotionally charged outcomes, they reveal how blurred the lines between their specialisms can become.
The conversation looks at the risks and realities of owning property overseas. They explore what can happen when things don’t go to plan — including divorce, death, inheritance disputes, and sudden changes in currency value — and why international property can introduce layers of legal complexity that many buyers simply don’t anticipate.
Together, they break down how differing legal systems, jurisdictional challenges, and financial fluctuations can impact everything from asset division to estate planning, offering practical insights into what people should consider before signing on the dotted line.
Along the way, expect plenty of candid discussion, expert perspective, and trademark Lawfully Yours humour — keeping even the most technical topics engaging, relatable, and refreshingly human.
This episode is essential listening for anyone considering buying property abroad, navigating complex family or financial arrangements, or simply curious about how different areas of law collide in the real world.
About Lawfully Yours
Loving the ride? Lawfully Yours is your home for legal laughs, clever chats, and conversations that make the midweek a whole lot brighter. Hosted by Vickki Ridgway and Geraldine Watson, we’re here to make the law — and life — a little less stiff, and a lot more real.
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Geraldine Waston https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldine-watson-llb-hons-844a62a6/
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