In this episode, Joanna Toch speaks with Oliver Al-Falah, a specialist criminal and regulatory lawyer, about the intersections between criminal law and family law. They discuss how early legal advice can drastically change case outcomes, the impact of criminal allegations on family proceedings, and how legal strategy shapes both family and criminal cases.The conversation covers topics like domestic abuse allegations, controlling and coercive behaviour, malicious communications, harassment, and the role of early intervention in legal disputes. Oliver shares insights from his experience, including cases where family and criminal law overlap, the importance of client-lawyer relationships, and why waiting for a criminal trial before proceeding with a family case is often a mistake.Engage with Us:Website: https://familylawcafe.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familylawcafeConnect with Joanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannatoch/Follow FLC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-cafe/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@familylawcafeX: https://twitter.com/familylawcafeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawcafeUKWe'd love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below sharing your thoughts or any questions you might have. Don’t forget to like this video if you found it insightful and subscribe to our channel for more powerful stories and expert advice. Your support helps us reach and help more people.