“I’ve never heard of anyone doing that before” is the most common reaction I get when I tell people what I do. I am a divorce specialist financial planner. There…
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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In this episode, Tamsin is in conversation with Lucy Burt of Nest Interior Design. They talk about how to make the former marital home your own and how to make…
In this episode, Tamsin is in conversation with Lucy Burt of Nest Interior Design. They talk about how to make the former marital home your own and how to make…
In this episode Tamsin speaks to CV expert Suzie Henriques of the CV Bee about how to present your CV in the best possible light if you are looking for…
In this episode Tamsin speaks to CV expert Suzie Henriques of the CV Bee about how to present your CV in the best possible light if you are looking for…
Recently, I did a live chat in the Facebook group (Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK) with Susan Leigh. Among other things, we talked about how to tell the children that…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks with Matt Anson about daily habits, journaling and appreciative inquiry to help to keep you on the right track with your mental health and well…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks with Matt Anson about daily habits, journaling and appreciative inquiry to help to keep you on the right track with your mental health and well…
In this episode, Tamsin chats with mortgage adviser Daniel Bell. They cover the basics around getting a mortgage and why it might be useful to speak to an independent adviser…
In this episode, Tamsin chats with mortgage adviser Daniel Bell. They cover the basics around getting a mortgage and why it might be useful to speak to an independent adviser…
Tamsin talks to Mr Divorce Coach himself, Tom Nash. He, his ex, his girlfriend and her ex have managed to set up coparenting relationships as good as they get. We…
Tamsin talks to Mr Divorce Coach himself, Tom Nash. He, his ex, his girlfriend and her ex have managed to set up coparenting relationships as good as they get. We…
Tamsin speaks to divorce coach, domestic abuse specialist and author Caron Kipping about handling your abuser post divorce Caron is a survivor of domestic abuse and is a domestic abuse…
Tamsin speaks to divorce coach, domestic abuse specialist and author Caron Kipping about handling your abuser post divorce Caron is a survivor of domestic abuse and is a domestic abuse…
When I started going through divorce, I couldn’t find a guide that would help me to understand the basic process and to explain the options I had available. And so,…
Tamsin meets personal brand, image and success coach Janine Coney. They talk about the impact that working on understanding yourself and your values can have on your confidence and resilience….
Tamsin meets personal brand, image and success coach Janine Coney. They talk about the impact that working on understanding yourself and your values can have on your confidence and resilience….
Tamsin speaks to Susan Leigh about starting to date again. When is the time right? Where do you start? How does internet dating work? Susan Leigh A.C.H.Qual, M.N.C.H.(Acc), M.S.M.S.(Acc), H.A.Reg…
Tamsin speaks to Susan Leigh about starting to date again. When is the time right? Where do you start? How does internet dating work? Susan Leigh A.C.H.Qual, M.N.C.H.(Acc), M.S.M.S.(Acc), H.A.Reg…
TW: discussion of sexual abuse as child . . . . . . In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Lauren Penn about her experience of being sexually abused by her…
TW: discussion of sexual abuse as child . . . . . . In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Lauren Penn about her experience of being sexually abused by her…
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences we can have in our lives. It has often been equated to grief in terms of the emotional rollercoaster we find ourselves…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to James Evans from OurFamilyWizard. This is a brilliant app to help co-parents to communicate better. It’s a fascinating idea, which I’m sure will help many parents. James…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to James Evans from Our Family Wizard. This is a brilliant app to help co-parents to communicate better. It’s a fascinating idea, which I’m sure will help many…
Tamsin speaks to yoga teacher and owner of Orange Bloom Yoga, Helen Fenton about her experiences with yoga helping to overcome trauma and find yourself. I have loved yoga for…
Tamsin speaks to yoga teacher and owner of Orange Bloom Yoga, Helen Fenton about her experiences with yoga helping to overcome trauma and find yourself. I have loved yoga for…
When you divorce, what will you do with your engagement and wedding rings? In the first episode of series 5, Tamsin speaks to Jewellery Designer, Ruth Chipperfield, who has some…
When you divorce, what will you do with your engagement and wedding rings? In the first episode of series 5, Tamsin speaks to Jewellery Designer, Ruth Chipperfield, who has some…
In this episode, Tamsin talks to Rosie Lyon, a Domestic Abuse survivor who is determined to make a “fairer financial future for sufferers and survivors of domestic abuse”. They discuss,…
In this episode, Tamsin talks to Rosie Lyon, a Domestic Abuse survivor who is determined to make a “fairer financial future for sufferers and survivors of domestic abuse”. They discuss,…
I have been invited to guest on a brilliant podcast, Black Millennial Money, which we are recording this week. During the preparation, we began talking about some of the myths…
Tamsin talks to Dr Supriya McKenna, a former GP and leading expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, about the disorder itself, how it manifests in relationships and how to divorce someone…
Tamsin talks to Dr Supriya McKenna, a former GP and leading expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, about the disorder itself, how it manifests in relationships and how to divorce someone…
Tamsin talks to mediator, arbitrator and family lawyer Alison Bull about how mediation can work in complex cases. They discuss the benefits of bringing other professionals into the process to…
Tamsin talks to mediator, arbitrator and family lawyer Alison Bull about how mediation can work in complex cases. They discuss the benefits of bringing other professionals into the process to…
In 2022, Family Mediation Week runs from the 17th to the 21st January. During the week, there are many webinars held, for professionals and also for the general public, to…
Tamsin speaks to family mediator Sarah Manning about hybrid meditation and how it can be used for couples, including those who have suffered abuse and domestic violence. I am a…
Tamsin speaks to family mediator Sarah Manning about hybrid meditation and how it can be used for couples, including those who have suffered abuse and domestic violence. I am a…
Tamsin speaks to divorce coach and author Claire Black. Claire has been through divorce herself and talks about her own experiences of divorce, along with how they helped her to…
Tamsin speaks to divorce coach and author Claire Black. Claire has been through divorce herself and talks about her own experiences of divorce, along with how they helped her to…
I have had this situation with a number of my clients in the past week. They have received an offer for settlement of the finances but without them having exchanged…
Tamsin talks to multi seven figure business woman Lisa Johnson. Lisa is a passive and semi-passive income coach. She is twice divorced and has come back from the depths to…
Tamsin talks to multi seven figure business woman Lisa Johnson. Lisa is a passive and semi-passive income coach. She is twice divorced and has come back from the depths to…
Tamsin talks to Beth O’Riordan about her work with parents. She is a parenting coach and a psychotherapist. They talk about parenting in and out of divorce. She has some…
Tamsin talks to Beth O’Riordan about her work with parents. She is a parenting coach and a psychotherapist. They talk about parenting in and out of divorce. She has some…
The form E is a legal document designed to give the court full details of your financial arrangements. If you apply to the court for a financial order, you and…
Tamsin speaks to the Female Money Doctor, Nikki Ramskill, about being in a financially controlling relationship and how to get out of it. They also chat about her work with…
Tamsin speaks to the Female Money Doctor, Nikki Ramskill, about being in a financially controlling relationship and how to get out of it. They also chat about her work with…
Tamsin speaks to founder of The Divorce Goddess, Tosh Brittan. Divorce coach Tosh has recently launched her new programme to help those divorcing to be kind to themselves, above all…
Tamsin speaks to founder of The Divorce Goddess, Tosh Brittan. Divorce coach Tosh has recently launched her new programme to help those divorcing to be kind to themselves, above all…
Founder of online divorce service Amicable, Kate Daly, joins Tamsin Caine to discuss helping couples to divorce amicably; why this is so important to Kate and led her to create…
I have been inspired to write about this by our friend, divorce coach Tosh Brittan, who I spoke to recently for the YouTube channel (out 15th October 2021) and podcast…
Founder of online divorce service Amicable, Kate Daly, joins Tamsin Caine to discuss helping couples to divorce amicably; why this is so important to Kate and led her to create…
Tamsin talks to personal and small business coach Becky Field about starting a business or a side hustle. If you need more from life than your job provides, either psychologically…
A question I often get asked by clients is “do we really need an actuary?” There are circumstances where the answer is most definitely YES. There are also circumstances where…
Tamsin talks to personal and small business coach Becky Field about starting a business or a side hustle. If you need more from life than your job provides, either psychologically…
Tamsin talks with Nila Mistry – Nila is a Financial Life Planner and a Certified Money Coach. She works with professional women to live a life with more peace, security, freedom…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by money issues and the financial decisions that you need to make during divorce, you probably have work to do on your money mindset. Don’t worry,…
Tamsin talks with Nila Mistry – Nila is a Financial Life Planner and a Certified Money Coach. She works with professional women to live a life with more peace, security, freedom…
Tamsin talks to Family Consultant and Relationship Therapist, Kim Crewe. They discuss how Kim helps couples who are separating, divorcing and onwards. Kim helps not only with moving couples through…
Ending a relationship, whether cohabitation, civil partnership or marriage, is difficult at any age. However, when you are past retirement age, it can be even more tricky to come to…
Tamsin talks to Family Consultant and Relationship Therapist, Kim Crewe. They discuss how Kim helps couples who are separating, divorcing and onwards. Kim helps not only with moving couples through…
Tamsin is joined by Naomi Woodford, who is a divorce recovery coach. They talk about recovery and beginning their new chapter positively. They also cover how past traumas, including childhood…
I always recommend that couples sort and divide their finances before beginning divorce proceedings. It’s not an easy process. You can go to court and ask a judge to divide…
Tamsin is joined by Naomi Woodford, who is a divorce recovery coach. They talk about recovery and beginning their new chapter positively. They also cover how past traumas, including childhood…
Tamsin welcomes TV parenting expert and author Sue Atkins to the podcast in this very special bonus episode. Sue’s latest book “The Divorce Journal for Kids” was released this week…
Tamsin welcomes TV parenting expert and author Sue Atkins to the podcast in this very special bonus episode. Sue’s latest book “The Divorce Journal for Kids” was released this week…
Something different this week to finish Series 3! Tamsin speaks to fellow financial planners, Lottie Kent of True Financial Design and Ceri Griffiths of Willowbrook Financial Planning. They discuss why,…
Getting divorced while remaining civil or even becoming friends can be possible. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin called it ‘consciously uncoupling’. Just because you have decided that you no longer…
Something different this week to finish Series 3! Tamsin speaks to fellow financial planners, Lottie Kent of True Financial Design and Ceri Griffiths of Willowbrook Financial Planning. They discuss why,…
Tamsin speaks to Dave Child from Sale Insurance Services about all things insurance. If you have never researched insurance before, it can be a minefield. Dave gives some hints and…
Getting a divorce is a massive undertaking. You have to be able to negotiate with your ex-spouse, plan for a future that feels unknown and ensure you’re looking after your…
Tamsin speaks to Dave Child from Sale Insurance Services about all things insurance. If you have never researched insurance before, it can be a minefield. Dave gives some hints and…
Tamsin speaks to divorce and business coach Helen Slater about being enough. Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planer with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who…
Tamsin speaks to Paulette, who has come through divorce recently and wants to share her experiences. She talks about the importance of self care and of using the right professionals….
When it comes to divorce and pensions, things can start to get complicated. At the best of times, pensions are complex, but when you are divorcing and trying to plan…
Tamsin speaks to divorce and business coach Helen Slater about being enough. Tamsin is a Chartered Financial Planer with over 20 years experience. She works with couples and individuals who…
The government have recently announced a voucher scheme for couples who want to use mediation to resolve their family disputes. Tamsin speaks to mediator Maura McKibbin about how to make…
As parents, your primary concern when getting divorced is your kids. You desperately want them to be okay. That’s completely understandable. I’ve not met a parent who hasn’t worried about…
The government have recently announced a voucher scheme for couples who want to use mediation to resolve their family disputes. Tamsin speaks to mediator Maura McKibbon about how to make…
Tamsin speaks to divorce and business coach Helen Slater about how to start thinking about and designing your future life. She talks about some tools for goal setting and thinking…
You’ve both made the decision. You’re getting divorced. You’ve explored every other avenue, but both you and your spouse know it’s time to end the marriage and start re-building. Coming…
Tamsin speaks to divorce and business coach Helen Slater about how to start thinking about and designing your future life. She talks about some tools for goal setting and thinking…
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. You can contact…
When you separate, the first question you ask is, “where do we start?” With a huge amount of advice being given to you by friends and family, it is hard…
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. You can contact…
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…
We are often asked how we can help when people initially contact us. So, why do you need a divorce financial planner on your team? When you decide to separate,…
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…
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. You can contact Tamsin by…
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. You can contact Tamsin by…
Are you feeling ready to take some action? Do you feel as though you don’t know where to start? Lots of people feel that way. Take your time. There really…
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…
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…
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? Tamsin Caine talks to…
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…
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? Tamsin Caine talks to…
In the course of my work, I speak to a lot of people who tell me that they put money into savings every month. Yet somehow their savings don’t seem…
In the current economic climate, there are a lot of people worried about redundancies, their own businesses and how they are going to make ends meet if something happens. In…
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…
When you divorce, the responsibility for paying for your lifestyle rests solely with you. I’m sure that you know that. It sounds a bit stark, but it is important, if…
The question, “what divorce settlement am I entitled to?” is probably the question most asked to divorce financial planners, family lawyers and mediators when they first meet a prospective client….
One of the first questions we ask ourselves when the decision is made to separate is “will I be able to keep my home?”, or alternatively “where am I going…
Do you have questions about your separation or divorce but are not quite sure how to get them answered or who to turn to? Our team at Smart Divorce are…
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…
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…
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…
Do you have questions about your separation or divorce but are not quite sure how to get them answered or who to turn to? Our team at Smart Divorce are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tamsin Caine talks to Katie McCann, Barrister and Family Lawyer from Knights in Manchester and Wilmslow, about the court process, what happens and whether it is still possible to come…
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…
Since I last sat down to write, the whole world has changed, or so it feels. Yet, I walk outside and everything still looks the same. As the government ask…
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…
I have been a single mum for about 4 years now. My children are 16 and nearly 15. I regularly have conversations with my married friends about whether being a…
Tamsin Caine talks to Chris Longbottom 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…
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…
Tamsin Caine is joined by Sue Brookes to discuss collaborative law as an option for divorcing couples. She asks what it is, how is works and who it might be…
Making time for yourself is difficult at any time but when you’re going through traumatic times in your life, it is even harder. However, self care is vital to deal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tamsin Caine of Smart Divorce recently spoke to hugely experienced Employment Lawyer Natasha Jones. She shares the ins and outs of your rights to working flexibility on separation. Natasha qualified…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?