Explore every episode of the podcast The Smart Divorce Podcast
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| How do you coparent (maybe even if the other parent doesn't want to)? | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:39:09 | |
How do you work together with someone you may no longer like, trust, or even want to speak to? This question sits at the heart of co-parenting after separation, and our guest Marcy Shaoul brings both personal experience and professional expertise to this challenging terrain. Marcie Shaoul Marcie is a trailblazer in co-parenting. She’s the founder of the award-winning The Co-Parent Way and author of The Co-Parenting Method: Six Steps to Raise Happy Kids After Separation and Divorce (Penguin, 2025). In 2016, she launched the UK’s first dedicated co-parent coaching practice, bringing this vital support to separating families across the country. Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Should we consider therapy for our children? | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:28:39 | |
Helen Stewart, Managing Director of Now You're Talking, shares how therapy can support children through parental separation and divorce, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience. Helen Stuart Helen has always advocated for good mental health, and vocalised the importance of ease of access to mental health support throughout her career. This has seen her working across community, outreach, counselling and domestic abuse prevention roles. Now Helen brings her wealth of knowledge, managerial experience through TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, and personal connections to mental health to drive Now You’re Talking’s success. Helen is passionate about leading a socially responsible, business for good, enabling contributions to made back to TLC making the charity’s mission possible. Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd | |||
| Domestic Abuse IDVAs - What Are They and How Do They Support Survivors | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:50:29 | |
Caron Kipping, a renowned expert, private IDVA and divorce coach in the field of domestic abuse, joins Tamsin to shed light on a critical issue that affects many lives. Throughout their conversation, Caron shares her invaluable insights on the role of Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) and how they collaborate with various agencies to support high-risk survivors. Caron Kipping is based in South Buckinghamshire – Author of ‘Recognition to Recovery – How to leave your abusive partner behind for good!’ she is a survivor of domestic abuse, has worked in the sector for 17 years and has her own busy practice as one of the leading Divorce Coaches in the UK. Caron offers practical help and guidance to clients who are separating from abusive and controlling partners – guiding them through the legal process and way beyond. Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd Smart Divorce | |||
| The One About...Handling Anxiety | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:14:23 | |
Tamsin Caine talks to Susan Leigh about how to handle anxiety whilst you are negotiating with your ex, either in mediation, directly or with a financial neutral. | |||
| The One About...Mortgage Affordability | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:15:31 | |
Tamsin speaks to Daniel Bell about mortgage affordability. How many years accounts do you need, what income will lenders take into account, how do they view loans and credit cards and are all lenders the same? | |||
| The One About...Feelings of Failure | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:12:36 | |
Tamsin Caine talks to Susan Leigh about the feelings of failure when relationship breaks down. How we can deal with these feelings and move on. | |||
| The One About...How to look for the right mortgage | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:13:32 | |
Tamsin Caine talks to mortgage consultant Daniel Bell about where to go, what to look for and why your bank or existing lender may not be the best place to start when you're looking for a mortgage. | |||
| The One About...The Family Home | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:17:25 | |
Tamsin Caine speaks to Carole Nettleton from Price Slater Gawne about the family home. What are the options, why you might choose one over another, what the courts might say and why it is vital to take professional mortgage advice. | |||
| The One About... Spousal Maintenance | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:10:56 | |
What is Spousal Maintenance? Are you entitled to it or will you have to pay it? How is it calculated? How long is it payable for? Clients describe her as being a down to earth and no nonsense lawyer. Her number one aim with every client is to guide them through their legal journey and separation as smoothly as she can, being both sensitive to their needs, but being pragmatic and realistic at the same time. Katie is the managing partner of specialist family law firm Lowry Legal, a trading name of Excello Law. Katie can be contacted on 0845 257 9449 or by email at katie.@lowrylegal.co.uk.
You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd https://smartdivorce.co.uk P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| BONUS EPISODE - Brexit, Divorce and the Ex Pat | 23 Nov 2020 | 00:35:37 | |
Tamsin speaks to Daniel Eames about how Brexit will impact ex pats living in the UK and British ex pats living in the EU, and the things they may want to do before the end of the year. | |||
| Real Separation Stories - Michelle | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:37:48 | |
In this episode Tamsin is joined by Michelle Hoskin. Something a little different in that Michelle and her partner Martin weren't married but they did have a daughter together and share a family home. Michelle talks about the importance to her of starting with the end in mind, which in this case was remaining friends. | |||
| Real Divorce Stories - James | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:24:24 | |
In this episode Tamsin is joined by James Hourihan. James divorced 10 years ago. He talks about the importance that counselling played in his path to dealing with the grief of divorce. He also discusses the early days of separation and how taking a break from constant communication could assist with gaining closure more quickly. | |||
| Collaborative Law in the US - How has it evolved? | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:31:38 | |
Tamsin meets Alisa Peskin-Shepherd, a collaborative attorney based in the US, to discuss collaborative divorce and how things have moved on from where they began. She has some great advice for those who are newly separated and may help you to consider collaborative law as an option for your divorce. For anyone interested in becoming trained in the Collaborative Divorce process a link to online basic training that is now going on and/or the online Forum that is more geared for people who want to grow their skills and practice:
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| Domestic Abuse - Power Imbalances and How to Manage Them in Divorce | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:51:29 | |
Unlock the secrets to navigating the often complex and challenging terrain of divorce with insights from our esteemed guest, Ceri Griffiths, a divorce financial planner. Discover how power imbalances, especially when one partner possesses greater financial knowledge or negotiation skills, can create significant disadvantages during divorce. Ceri provides invaluable tips on recognizing these imbalances and offers strategies to equip both parties with the tools needed to make informed decisions. Our discussion underscores the urgent need for legal systems to evolve and address economic abuse and coercive control, with a sneak peek into an upcoming report by Resolution. What I Stand For Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd Smart Divorce | |||
| Real Divorce Stories - Katya Willems | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:30:43 | |
In this episode, Tamsin welcomes Katya Willems to discuss the way in which she has changed her working life since divorcing 5 years ago. She also talks about the part that taking expert advice has helped her to come through divorce with a positive mindset. | |||
| Divorce Coaching with Danielle Barbereau | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:37:11 | |
In this episode Tamsin is joined by divorce coach Danielle Barbereau. Danielle talks about how she helps clients who are struggling in the initial stages of divorce to move to a place where they can see a future life after divorce. She says: ‘I absolutely love my work. I feel privileged to be able to help people during desperate times. I have been through the experience of a breakup myself and remember how it feels. To see people move, often in a relatively short space of time, from a place of heartbreak and desperation to one of hope and strength is positively life affirming.’ Contact Danielle on 07860 801693 or at danielle@danielleb.co.uk | Web: www.danielleb.co.uk. | |||
| Real Divorce Stories - Christopher | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:32:32 | |
In this episode Tamsin is joined by Christopher Foster, who is himself a financial adviser. He speaks of the importance of taking professional advice, even if you think that you know what you are doing. He also shows how it is possible to resolve things amicably despite your emotions and end up with a happy ever after as he has recently married a wonderfully supportive lady. | |||
| Real Divorce Stories - Scott Hadden | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:36:14 | |
In this episode Tamsin is joined by Scott Hadden. They discuss the benefit of choosing the right lawyer to support you through the process, not rushing and how Scott used travel to get him through his divorce. | |||
| Real Divorce Stories - Dan Hill | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:32:26 | |
Tamsin meets Dan Hill. Dan is a specialist in emotional intelligence who originates from the US. They discuss his journey through divorce 25 years ago. Although he and his ex wife settled an amicable divorce without the need for court, he talks about the influence her lawyer had on destabilising the process. He also talks about the settlement and how the easiest option for dividing the assets is not necessarily the best. If you would like any help with your financial arrangements, please get in touch by emailing tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk. Dan Hill, pHD is the author of 8 books. His speciality is analysing the power of emotions to shape outcomes and personalities. He's pioneering the use of facial coding in business. He has appeared on a number of US TV shows, including NBC's The Today Show. If you'd like to know more, you can visit his website at sensorylogic.com. | |||
| Real Divorce Stories - Beth | 12 Jun 2020 | 00:47:46 | |
Tamsin is joined by Beth Thomson. She tells her story, discussing no fault divorce, how the children handled the divorce, dealing with friends and how mediation works for those going through it. She offers an open insight into what it’s like to go through divorce and come out positively on the other side, having successfully achieved an amicable divorce. However, one of the things she would do differently is to ensure the finances were less woolly. If you would like any help with your financial arrangements, please get in touch by emailing tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk. | |||
| Mortgages and Divorce | 22 May 2020 | 00:33:32 | |
In this episode, Tamsin interviews mortgage expert Daniel Bell about all things mortgage related. How do you work out how much you can borrow, what can you then spend on a property, what do you need to take into account. Daniel is proud to provide clients across South Manchester and beyond with comprehensive and well-explained, financial mortgage advice, suited to their needs. By searching lenders right across the mortgage market, he can find a mortgage suited to your needs and provide a wealth of expertise & knowledge throughout your personal finance journey. | |||
| How Arbitration Works in Divorce | 08 May 2020 | 00:29:30 | |
Tamsin speaks to Rhys Taylor about how arbitration works in divorce cases as an alternative to court. With courts under pressure, would arbitration be a smoother, more amicable way to settle your differences to resolve your divorce? In the field of financial remedies he has a noted and sought after specialism dealing with pensions on divorce. He is very well versed with cohabitant disputes or disputes involving third party rights in financial remedy cases. As a "family law" barrister with significant experience of contested civil trials, he is well placed to assist family lawyers with substantive and procedural advice in either conducting or resolving disputes arising under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Rhys is both an IFLA appointed arbitrator and civil mediator. He also offers Early Neutral Evaluation (private FDRs) for both TOLATA and financial remedy disputes. He was voted “Family Law Commentator of the Year” in the 2015 Jordans' Family Law Awards. He is a co-author of the third edition of “Pensions on Divorce: A Practitioner’s Handbook” (LexisNexis/Jordans) and a member of the Pension Advisory Group. Rhys lectures on his areas of interest, including at the Judicial College on the subject of pensions on divorce. | |||
| Private FDRs - What are they, how do they work and should you consider for your divorce? | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:43:38 | |
Tamsin speaks to arbitrator, mediator and barrister Rhys Taylor about private Finance Dispute Resolutions (FDRs). There has been a considerable amount of legal press about private FDRs recently as the courts struggle to cope. However, Rhys offers a simplified guide to the process and when they can help couples to resolve their differences. In the field of financial remedies he has a noted and sought after specialism dealing with pensions on divorce. He is very well versed with cohabitant disputes or disputes involving third party rights in financial remedy cases. As a "family law" barrister with significant experience of contested civil trials, he is well placed to assist family lawyers with substantive and procedural advice in either conducting or resolving disputes arising under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Rhys is both an IFLA appointed arbitrator and civil mediator. He also offers Early Neutral Evaluation (private FDRs) for both TOLATA and financial remedy disputes. He was voted “Family Law Commentator of the Year” in the 2015 Jordans' Family Law Awards. He is a co-author of the third edition of “Pensions on Divorce: A Practitioner’s Handbook” (LexisNexis/Jordans) and a member of the Pension Advisory Group. Rhys lectures on his areas of interest, including at the Judicial College on the subject of pensions on divorce. | |||
| How does shared care work and other child related issues on divorce? | 10 Apr 2020 | 00:27:39 | |
Tamsin talks to Katie about how to make arrangements for the children of a marriage when you separate. What are the best ways to go about it, what the options are and what happens if things go wrong? Katie has become known for her knowledge, passion and experience of dealing with cases involving children including the arrangements for a child following the breakdown of relationships, child relocation (both internally within the jurisdiction of England and Wales and internationally), child abduction (the removal of a child from their resident country without the other parent’s consent) and dealing with complex cases involving domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health issues.
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| Domestic Abuse - Divorce and The Legal System | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:46:27 | |
Olivia Piercy Olivia is a solicitor specialising in all aspects of family law and a Partner at Hunters Law LLP. She provides holistic family law advice on both the child and finance aspects of family breakdown for married and cohabiting couples. She has particular expertise in cases with complex children law issues including child abduction and child protection. Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| What happens when your divorce goes to court? | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:26:27 | |
Tamsin Caine talks to Katie McCann, the founder of Lowry Legal. Katie specialises in all aspects of family law, but with a particular interest in high net worth divorce, private children matters and wealth protection, including pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements for couples living together. She has a particular interest in acting for sports and media personalities, business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. Clients describe her as being a down to earth and no nonsense lawyer. Her number one aim with every client is to guide them through their legal journey and separation as smoothly as she can, being both sensitive to their needs, but being pragmatic and realistic at the same time. Katie is the managing partner of specialist family law firm Lowry Legal, a trading name of Excello Law. Katie can be contacted on 0845 257 9449 or by email at katie.@lowrylegal.co.uk. Director of Financial Planning and Chartered Financial Planner Tamsin Caine has a strong background of over 15 years within the financial services profession. She began Smart Divorce following her own experience with divorce; she now advises people in the same situation as she once was, enabling them to take back control of their life and finances. Smart Divorce website is www.smartdivorce.co.uk. Contact her by email tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk. | |||
| Bonus Episode - Shared care of children while on lockdown | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:15:34 | |
In the light of Monday's announcement by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, how do the rules apply to shared care of children. How should you go about the handover and maintain social distancing? Are there any excuses for using the lockdown to prevent your ex from seeing their children? Tamsin Caine talks to Katie Welton-Dillon of Hall Brown Family Law about the new rules, how they apply and how to work with your ex for the best outcome for all. Katie has become known for her knowledge, passion and experience of dealing with cases involving children including the arrangements for a child following the breakdown of relationships, child relocation (both internally within the jurisdiction of England and Wales and internationally), child abduction (the removal of a child from their resident country without the other parent’s consent) and dealing with complex cases involving domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health issues.
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| How to choose a divorce lawyer and what happens next | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:24:26 | |
Tamsin Caine talks to family lawyer Gianna Lisiecki. They discuss how to choose a lawyer, what you can expect from the first meeting and the onward process. They also cover how best to prepare for meeting with your lawyer. She guides her clients through their legal issues with understanding, giving them clear and straightforward advice. Her clients feel at ease with her compassionate, constructive and conciliatory approach and she is not afraid to be firm when required. Gianna is a trained mediator and is passionate about mediation, which is an important element of her work. She firmly believes that mediation is a holistic alternative to the traditional approach that gives clients the opportunity to explore a mutually beneficial resolution of their issues while ensuring that an agreement can be reached swiftly, amicably and with dignity. She was recently described by a client as “an absolute credit and asset to your firm” Another said, “your support has helped me to reach the conclusion with my dignity and my mind intact…”
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| What will happen to my business when we divorce? | 28 Feb 2020 | 00:32:03 | |
Tamsin Caine talks to Chris about how a couple's or individual's business is considered when couples divorce. They discuss how it will be valued, how a court might view it and the options open to couples where one or both of them have their own business. Chris provides advice on complex financial cases; often involving business interests, trusts, foreign assets and pensions. He has extensive experience in a wide range of disputes involving children and also advises unmarried couples in relation to separation and cohabitation issues. He has particular experience of cases where disputes arise about inherited wealth and assets acquired pre-marriage, the value of businesses and the tracing of ‘hidden’ or overseas assets. Chris offers a personal and tailored service to meet an individual’s specific needs, listen to their objectives and provide an excellent level of service with the warmth and respect delicate issues require, ensuring that they understand each and every step taken. Testament to this is the fact that the majority of his work is generated through recommendations by previous clients and professional contacts. Chris is a member of Resolution. He is also a regular “go-to” expert commentator on divorce and separation matters. His comments and legal insights from a divorce perspective on the recent Ashley Madison data breach were covered in a number of national media – including primetime BBC News and Sky News. | |||
| Separating your finances on divorce | 13 Feb 2020 | 00:31:28 | |
Financial Planner and podcast host Tamsin Caine is interviewed by her colleague and fellow Financial Planner Steven Martin. He asks how financial planning can help those who are going through separation and divorce, why Smart Divorce was created and about Tamsin's passion for helping couples, especially parents, to part amicably. Steve was an active member of the Manchester branch of the IFP before its amalgamation with the CISI, holding the position of Chair from 2009 until 2014. He also used to sit on the Financial and Legal Sector Panel. He speaks regularly at Financial Planning meetings around the country and is also a regular contributor to a wide range of feature articles on financial and money management related subjects across trade, local and national press. Steve also leads Financial Planning Training Academy, a specialist training business set up to train financial advisers to become accomplished Financial Planners. Steve is married to Michelle and they have two boys, he is a keen runner and crossfitter, an Ironman triathlete and is a committed fund raiser for the Cystic Fibrosis trust and other related charities. He has recently competed in the CF Warrior Games where his team raised over £14,000 for the CF Warrior charity. Steve’s next target is to run a sub-3 hour marathon which he hopes to achieve in December 2019. As the needs of the business’ clients changed, Steve established Smart Trustee Services Limited (Smart SSAS) in 2011. | |||
| Collaborative Law - Would it work for our divorce? | 31 Jan 2020 | 00:15:49 | |
Collaborative lawyer and mediator, Sue Brookes of Mills and Reeve talks to Tamsin Caine about collaborative law; what is it, how does it work and how can it help divorcing couples to separate amicably? As a solicitor, Sue helps clients move forward in the way that is most appropriate for their own individual circumstances. This ranges from expert legal advice in the background to collaborative law, solicitor negotiation or litigation. Contact details for Sue at https://www.mills-reeve.com/people/sue-brookes.
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| What is mediation and will it work for our divorce? | 17 Jan 2020 | 00:21:45 | |
Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer and Divorce Coach Maura McKibbin joins Tamsin Caine to discuss the use of mediation in divorce. They talk about what couples can expect, how it works and how to get the best from mediation. I aim to support parents to support their children as a family adjusts. It is vital to understand your options and to secure information at an early stage so that you can make informed choices. I encourage a problem solving approach that will help you to tackle all aspects of your separation; emotional, financial and legal. Having been a family solicitor for over 25 years I understand the challenges you face. I am committed to helping you with honesty, dedication, reliability and flexibility. Please do contact me if you would like to talk about your separation." You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd https://smartdivorce.co.uk P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Help! We've just separated! | 03 Jan 2020 | 00:25:37 | |
Counsellor hypnotherapist Susan Leigh joins Tamsin Caine, a Chartered Financial Planner specialising in divorce, to discuss what happens when couples first separate. They consider the differences in individual's emotional journey and the help that is available to them. | |||
| Domestic Abuse - A Victim Survivor's Story | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:44:20 | |
TRIGGER WARNING. In the first episode, I speak to Rachel, who is currently navigating divorce from a partner who was abusive and continues to be so post separation. This is an incredibly brave conversation. We’re so grateful to be able to share Rachel’s story. Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Pensions on Divorce - Update from an actuary | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:48:35 | |
Unlock the secrets to fair pension sharing in divorce with expert Richard Nobbs! Learn how to simplify the process with the new PAG 2 report. Don't miss this essential episode! Richard is an actuary and the owner and a director of Excalibur Actuaries Limited, one of the leading pensions on divorce expert firms, with a team of over 20 including 6 actuaries. He is a member of the Pensions Advisory Group – colloquially known as PAG, comprising judges, barristers, solicitors and pension experts and who have provided extensive guidance on how to deal with pensions on divorce. He is chair of the PAG valuation working committee. Richard is also a member of the Academy of Experts and Expert Witness Institute. On a lighter note, he is married with two daughters and in his spare time Richard is an expert skier and an enthusiastic, if less accomplished golfer and photographer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouEnvDmo7U4 https://www.advicenow.org.uk/guides/survival-guide-pensions-divorce Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/
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| Divorce Involving Children or Spouses with SEND | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:39:05 | |
Tamsin Caine is joined by Nicola Bright on our latest podcast episode - they dive into the complexities of divorce involving special needs and disabilities. They discuss child and financial arrangements in these challenging circumstances. Nichola has been practising family law since 2008 and has worked at highly regarded practices in Cheshire and Lancashire. Nichola joined Myerson in 2012 and is now a Partner at the firm. https://www.myerson.co.uk/personal/family-law/divorce-solicitors Tamsin Caine You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Coparenting - a Real Life View | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:45:06 | |
Tamsin is joined by Catherine & Andy Morgan as they discuss how to turn divorce challenges into a supportive co-parenting partnership and how to create a stable, loving environment for their kids. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Cohabitation and the potential law changes | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:37:42 | |
Graeme is Head of Family at William Sturges and has specialised in family law for over 25 years. He has considerable experience in advising on financial settlements involving complex assets and substantial wealth. His practice covers divorce, financial settlements involving complicated assets and substantial wealth, children issues, marital agreements, cohabitation, intervenors, insolvency-related settlements, European Family law, relationship breakdowns, tax rules on divorce, use of experts, corporate and family law strategic advice and multi-ethnic law. Graeme is well-known in the legal community through thought leadership, committee work, training Members, and being a media spokesman for the BBC, SKY, FT, and Times. He has spearheaded the campaign for cohabitation law reform in England and Wales. As Chair of Resolution’s Cohabitation Committee, he has been able to influence practice and policy that positively impacts his peers and improves outcomes for separating families. https://www.williamsturges.co.uk Tamsin Caine You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| A week in the life of a Mediator and Supervisor | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:42:31 | |
In this episode, Tamsin is joined by Elaine Richardson, who is a family lawyer and mediator, to talk about her work and what she gets up to when she’s not with clients. "I am a family law solicitor, collaborative lawyer and accredited child inclusive Hybrid mediator. I supervise other mediators as their Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) and I supervise family lawyers as their Family Law Supervisor. I am a trainer and presenter specialising in domestic abuse, safeguarding, trauma and high conflict. I run my own business called Richardson Family Law. I am a member of the national non-court dispute resolution committee for Resolution. I’ve been a member of Resolution for over 25 years. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. We have a membership of about 6,500. I was recognised nationally as the winner of the prestigious John Cornwell Award in 2019 by Resolution. I have been trained by the High Conflict Institute of America to conduct mediations involving high conflict and I have also been trained by the HCI as a mediation coach to prepare and support people going into the mediation process (NCDR?). I work for the charity shared parenting Scotland in this role. I am a trauma informed and skilled lawyer trained by The Scottish Law Society." https://richardsonfamilylaw.co.uk/ Tamsin Caine You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/
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| A Week in the Life of a Divorce Consultant | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:44:04 | |
Laura Rosefield You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Domestic Abuse - How technology is being used to abuse | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:29:14 | |
Your ex always seems one step ahead in divorce negotiations? They might be digitally spying on you. From email forwarding to WhatsApp monitoring—learn how abusers exploit technology and what you can do about it. In this episode, Tamsin is joined by Danny Franks, a cyber security expert to discuss the issues and how to protect yourself. Danny Franks Danny Franks, also known as "Danny the I.T. Man," is an experienced executive with the ability for helping people. He kicked off his entrepreneurial journey in 2002 by starting a Managed Service Provider business provide IT support to businesses in and around Greater Manchester. In 2014, he took things up a notch by acquiring a telephony company, and he successfully sold both businesses in 2018. Danny is all about paying attention to detail and making sure everything is just right. A year ago, he launched Blaze Hill, a company dedicated to providing discreet help to those dealing with computer and technical issues. His thorough approach ensures that every client gets excellent and diligent service. Tamsin Caine Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart Divorce Ltd https://smartdivorce.co.uk P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| A week in the life of a Relationship Therapist | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:46:11 | |
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| The new rules to keep your divorce out of court | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:40:44 | |
In this episode, Tamsin discusses with Karin Walker the new Family Procedure Rules, from 29th April 2024, being implemented to keep more couples out of court and using the wide range of non-court dispute resolution options to agree their financial settlement. Karin is not only a family solicitor but also a mediator, collaborative lawyer and arbitrator. Karin Walker is a family lawyer, based in Woking, Surrey. She is a solicitor, mediator, collaborative practitioner, neutral evaluator, and arbitrator. Having previously been a partner in a large Surrey based firm, she set up the award-winning firm, KGW Family Law, in January 2012. All of the firm’s solicitors are trained in mediation and both Karin and her colleague Simon Clark are arbitrators. The ethos of the firm is to encourage clients to consider out of court dispute resolution options, thereby minimising both acrimony and cost. Karin regularly speaks on all issues relating to family law locally, nationally and, on occasion, internationally. She is also a trainer of family law professionals. Karin is a co-author (with Dr Supriya McKenna) of “Narcissism and Family Law – A Practitioner’s Guide” and “Divorcing a Narcissist – The lure, the loss and the law”, both of which are published by Bath Publishing. Tamsin Caine You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| A week in the life of a Financial Planner and Financial Neutral | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:44:22 | |
Steven Hennessy began his career in financial advice in 1998. He has extensive experience advising individuals and families on all aspects of personal wealth, including pensions, investments, financial lifestyle planning, portfolio construction, retirement strategies, and estate planning. He is one of a small minority of financial advisers in the UK to have achieved both Chartered Financial Planner status, and Certified Financial Plannercm status. He is a Resolution Accredited Specialist Financial Adviser, abiding by the Resolution Code of Practice for families going through divorce, and assesses the knowledge and competence of other financial advisers who work in this field. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| A Week in the Life of a Family Solicitor | 10 May 2024 | 00:47:15 | |
In this week’s episode Tamsin speaks to head of family Colin Davies of Kuits Solicitors to find out about the work he undertakes on behalf of his clients when they are not in front of him. Colin has specialised in family law for over 25 years, dealing with all aspects of relationship breakdown for both married and unmarried couples. He has acted in numerous high-value cases, many of which have involved complex business and trust assets, often with an international element. Colin commonly represents business people and professionals from various walks of life. Colin has significant expertise in pre- and post-nuptial agreements and the way in which they can be used to protect family and business interests. | |||
| A week in the life of a Divorce Coach | 03 May 2024 | 00:43:08 | |
Do you really know what a divorce coach does, how they prepare for a meeting or keep on top of everything happening in the divorce world? In this episode, Tamsin speaks to top divorce coach and author, Claire Macklin about those and many other questions regarding her work Claire is one of the UK’s leading Break-up and Divorce Coaches and author of "Break-up: From Crisis to Confidence", the essential guide for anyone facing a sudden separation. Claire offers bespoke coaching to support individuals through break-up, so that they can create new and vibrant lives. She is a Master NLP Practitioner, divorcee, and parent to two teenage boys. She is also a former solicitor. Using all of her professional and personal experience, Claire has built a thriving coaching business, helping clients all over the world to recover from break-up or divorce. Tamsin Caine You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/
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| A week in the life of a barrister | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:35:59 | |
Have you ever wondered what a barrister does in their working week when they’re not in a meeting with you? In this episode, Tamsin is joined by leading family barrister Rhys Taylor to find out more about what his work involves. | |||
| Your Vision for Your Divorce | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:42:18 | |
In today’s episode, Tamsin Caine is joined by divorce coaches Julia Moreno and Sally Jackson. We explore a profound and empowering question: Who do you want to be during your divorce? We'll discuss how you can establish a vision for your divorce, cultivate your best self, and navigate this journey with integrity and grace. Sally is a divorce coach who specialises in enabling divorcing professional midlife women to gain clarity, make empowered decisions, and take courageous action, saving them time, money and stress.
Julia is a divorce coach and family law solicitor with a mission to offer individuals and couples a kinder and better journey in their separation and divorce, taking into consideration the wellbeing and needs of the family. Sally and Julia have joined forces as founders of the Reclaim Your Life Retreat, specifically created to empower and positively transform women experiencing separation and divorce. https://sallyjacksoncoaching.com/ https://www.juliamoreno.co.uk/ https://bit.ly/reclaimyourliferetreat
You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/
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| Helping young children to deal with divorce | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
Navigating the stormy seas of divorce is a daunting journey, especially when little ones are aboard. Estella Newbold-Brown, dedicated family law solicitor and author, extends a lifeline to families with her heartwarming children's book ‘Isla and Quinn – The Sunflowers’ Estella is a partner and head of family law at the South London law firm, Amphlett Lissimore, and has been guiding and supporting people through their separations for around 17 years. Her specialism is divorce – the financial aspects of divorce, unmarried couples separating, and children work. Estella is a Resolution Accredited Family Law Specialist in cohabitation law, financial claims for children (Schedule 1), and medium-high net worth divorce cases. She also acts for frequently act for high profile clients in the entertainment industry. In 2024, Estella was an expert contributor to Sarah Wayne’s book, Sperm Not Included - the UK’s most comprehensive baby-making manual for sperm-free couples. Alongside her work as a family law solicitor, Estella has written two children’s books, the second one being specifically aimed towards family lawyers to provide as a resource for their clients and for parents who are separating to buy and read to their children. ‘Isla and Quinn – The Sunflowers’ has been written from the perspective of not only a family lawyer, but also, Estella is a teenager of divorce, so understands the emotions that a child would feel. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS P.S. I am the co-author of “My Divorce Handbook – It’s What You Do Next That Counts”, written by divorce specialists and lawyers writing about their area of expertise to help walk you through the divorce process. You can buy it here https://yourdivorcehandbook.co.uk/buy-the-book/ | |||
| Help, We're Separating! Reboot | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:41:23 | |
In this special 100th episode of the Smart Divorce podcast, we welcome back our first ever guest, the wonderful counsellor and hypnotherapist Susan Leigh for a reboot of that first discussion. What are the things you should do and think about at the beginning of your divorce journey? Listen in to find out. Altrincham, Cheshire, South Manchester counsellor, hypnotherapist, relationship counsellor, writer & media contributor. She's author of 4 books, 'Dealing with Stress, Managing its Impact', '101 Days of Inspiration #tipoftheday' and 'Dealing with Death, Coping with the Pain'; her fourth book, 'Your Divorce Handbook, It's What You Do Next That Counts', is a collaboration between two family lawyers, a mediator, financial planner, mortgage specialist & her wellbeing support, containing the latest information. To order a copy or for more information, help and free articles visit http://www.lifestyletherapy.net
Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planner with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who are at the end of a relationship and want agree how to divide their assets FAIRLY without a fight. You can contact Tamsin at tamsin@smartdivorce.co.uk or arrange a free initial meeting using https://bit.ly/SmDiv15min. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS https://smartdivorce.co.uk | |||