Q&A: Tech abuse in relationships and divorce

Stowe Talksis a programme of free, monthly webinars to support people going through a divorce or separation with free legal advice from experienced divorce lawyers at Stowe Family Law, the UK's largest family law firm and other supporting professionals.Our Break-up Clubs run bi-monthly in different regions of the UK. Here you can also access free legal advice and other supporting professioanls on wide range of family law and relationship issues.

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Emma Pickering, Head of Tech and Economic Abuse at Refuge joins family lawyer Ashley Le-Core to answer questions around domestic abuse

Technology-facilitated abuse, more commonly referred to as tech abuse (or digital abuse), is the use of technology to enable coercively controlling behaviour by a perpetrator on their victim. This form of domestic abuse is often very subtle, but impacts almost every area of your life.In this webinar hosted by Stowe Family Law Partner Ashley Le-Core, Emma Pickering, Head of Technology-Facilitated Abuse at Refuge will answer your questions on spotting the signs, separating or divorcing an abusive partner, and where you can get support. Ashley will be on hand for any legal questions.Emma can answer questions about:<ul><li>Technology-facilitated abuse</li><li>Economic abuse</li><li>Domestic abuse</li><li>Refuge and the support they offer</li></ul>Ashley can answer questions about:<ul><li>How family lawyers can support victims</li><li>Legal orders than can be put in place</li><li>Legal realities for victims leaving abusers</li></ul>As time is limited, please do send questions for Emma and for Ashley in advance to ensure your question is answered to:stowetalks@stowefamilylaw.co.ukMeet the speakersEmma Pickering Emma Pickering is Head of Tech &amp; Economic Abuse and oversees the National Domestic Abuse Helpline at Refuge.Her academic background, including a BA Honours degree in Working with Young People and Services from De Montfort University, and a Masters Degree in Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic and Sexual Violence from the University of Worcester, has equipped her with extensive knowledge of the complex issues surrounding domestic abuse. Emma is further exploring the subject, in ongoing PhD studies at Birmingham City University, titled "Evaluating the role of domestic homicide Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Domestic Homicide.".As a Churchill Fellow, Emma is an advocate for survivors of technology-facilitated domestic abuse. Her expertise in the intersection of tech and economic abuse has equipped Emma in leading a team, who provide direct support to women and children facing these challenges.Ashley Le-CoreAshley is a Partner at Stowe Family Law. He is based in Tunbridge Wells and works with local and national clients supporting with divorce and relationship breakdown, as well as children matters.Ashley specialises in complex children cases, including those with an international element, such as applications to relocate abroad with children after divorce or separation.Ashley has a varied caseload and is a popular lawyer amongst clients and colleagues alike. He is committed to resolving disputes with dignity, helping families to move forward after breakdown with a positive outlook for the future.He keeps the needs of his client as a priority, and is passionate about ensuring individual voices are heard. He is straight-talking but deeply empathetic and compassionate.

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