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…
Tamsin Caine
Our Head 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.
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As you may have read in our previous blogs, No Fault Divorce has been on the table for some time. In 2019, it was moving forward at a pace. However,…
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…
Relations between you and your partner have gone sour. You have decided that the time has come to end your marriage. However, Christmas is nearly here so for the sake…
I remember my paternal grandad retiring, probably because he took us to Disneyland when he did! His retirement meant going from full time work in an office in Cardiff to…
When you separate, one of the biggest fears that you have initially is whether you will be ok financially. You may be wondering what you are entitled to, whether you…
There are various times since I separated that I have experienced the loneliness of divorce. It hasn’t always happened when I’ve been on my own. I have sometimes had a…
How To Help Children & Teens Through The Emotional Cycles of Divorce Whether it’s a joint decision or hearing those words from your loved one that seem so final and…
If you don’t have children, you can divorce and never see one another again. However, if you have children, you have to accept that they will link you forever, even…
(One for the girls) Traditionally when a woman gets married to a man, they change their surname to his. When a woman marries another woman, they often use one of…
When we set up Smart Divorce, it was to help individuals and couples to divorce amicably. The blogs I have written have this idea at their heart. However, we have…
As a divorcing parent, the weekends can be difficult. This is particularly the case if it’s your weekend away from the children. After a particularly bad week, I’m sure that…
How did they find us? We recently met a new client through their family lawyer. It is not unusual for people to come to us this way. They know how…
What is a Pension Sharing Order? You may have agreed to have a share of your ex’s pension or the court may have decided this. Either way, the court will…
I was flicking through twitter yesterday and found a link to the following article https://www.traveldailymedia.com/brits-are-now-taking-divorce-holidays/. Apparently, Virgin are launching divorce holidays from the UK to Las Vegas. They are intended…
You are sitting in your family lawyer’s office discussing the offer made by your ex. They have offered a cash lump sum, the house and a share of their pension….
One of the hardest decisions that a couple have to make when they split up is the time that they each spend with their children. Now everything is agreed, you…
You have recently separated but what do you tell your children’s school? Telling your children’s school about separation and divorce can be difficult and embarrassing but it is much better…
Tamsin Caine of Smart Divorce recently interviewed a woman who is moving on from an abusive relationship. They hope that her experiences may help others in a similar position. Her…
I spent some time with a friend this morning who is also a family lawyer. We were discussing financial settlements. She, like many family lawyers, tries her hardest to help…
On 9th April, it was announced that No Fault Divorce legislation would be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows. This follows a public consultation. Family lawyers have been pushing…
I was sitting down to have lunch yesterday and switched on Loose Women, only to find that they were debating Divorce Gift Lists. If you haven’t come across this idea…
When I started advising divorcing couples, I read about a judge who said that if either party in a divorce is happy with the outcome, it is probably the wrong…
You may have been advised to see a financial planner by your lawyer or accountant to help you sort out your finances on divorce or arrange a pension. This doesn’t…
Tamsin Caine of Smart Divorce recently spoke to JMW’s Tasnim Khalid to get the ins and outs of will making. Tasnim is a partner and Head of Department in the…
Back in September 2018, Age UK reported that divorced women were losing out on valuable pension benefits. Seven out of ten couples do not discuss pensions before divorce, which suggests…
One of the biggest decisions that you and your ex will have to make when you separate is how to divide your assets. Arguing over the Boyzone CDs is probably…
Christmas is over and the New Year has begun. Many people have made New Year’s resolutions to cut back on drink or food or to exercise more. However, you may…
Current King of the Jungle, Harry Redknapp, was quoted as saying that his son Jamie’s divorce was “very difficult for us”. He went on to say that he and Sandra…
On your own for Christmas Day Whilst you know in your heart that it’s just one day, the thought of not being with the kids on Christmas Day can make…
My ex wants to see the kids at Christmas. You might be recently separated, not have agreed what happens previously or not have agreed it in the divorce settlement. What…
We should all take time to review our financial protection arrangements regularly. As a married couple, you are likely to have taken some life insurance to repay the mortgage if…
I believe you can. However, it was suggested to me recently that you can’t. So, I thought I would research the idea of co-parenting to see. What is co-parenting? According…
You’ve just separated, the kids are upset, money is tight, you feel like you’ve gained an extra full time job, you’re trying to negotiate time with the kids and finances…
I admit that when I read yesterday that the online game Fortnite was responsible for 5% of divorces, I was pretty surprised. The news has been full of the addictive…
You may have read in the news or on Twitter about the campaign by various senior figures in the field of family law to persuade the government to change the…
When you first split up from a long-term partner, it can be difficult to see the positives. However, as you begin to sort out the practicalities, you will find yourself…
Negotiating your financial settlement in divorce. The subject of “reasonable needs” is used to argue the toss when negotiating a financial settlement. Sally Harrison QC, Head of Chambers at St…
One of the first questions that you will ask is “can I keep the house?”. I would love to be able to say yes of course. It sounds like a…
Budgeting, bank accounts, children – where to start? Tamsin shares her tips to help you navigate a recent split and start designing a new life.
Splitting up is a huge, life-changing decision whether there are children involved or not. If there are, how do you agree where they live and how their time is divided?