Divorce can be a challenging time for anyone, and it’s important to ensure that both parties come to a fair settlement. The division of assets can be a complex process,…
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Today we are talking about ADR versus court. Is it always wrong to go to court with your divorce settlement, or is it sometimes actually a good option? Our guests…
Today we are talking about ADR versus court. Is it always wrong to go to court with your divorce settlement, or is it sometimes actually a good option? Our guests…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to family solicitor Sarah Birdsey about legal separation and when this might be appropriate, rather than heading straight to divorce Sarah is a specialist family…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to family solicitor Sarah Birdsey about legal separation and when this might be appropriate, rather than heading straight to divorce Sarah is a specialist family…
Tamsin speaks to creator of “One lawyer, two clients”, David Lister. “One lawyer, two clients” is a process of divorce where one lawyer works with both spouses to help them…
Tamsin speaks to creator of “One lawyer, two clients”, David Lister. “One lawyer, two clients” is a process of divorce where one lawyer works with both spouses to help them…
Tamsin speaks to financial protection specialist, Kathryn Knowles. They discuss the financial protection options, how and why to review your protection post divorce and how to financially protect you and…
Tamsin speaks to financial protection specialist, Kathryn Knowles. They discuss the financial protection options, how and why to review your protection post divorce and how to financially protect you and…
Divorce Options When you’ve decided to divorce, you need to understand the divorce process and the options available to you in terms of support from professionals. The divorce itself can…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Scottish based family lawyer, Judith Higson about divorcing in Scotland. The law is substantially different in Scotland to England and Wales, so if you…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Scottish based family lawyer, Judith Higson about divorcing in Scotland. The law is substantially different in Scotland to England and Wales, so if you…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Ampla Finance’s Nigel Shepherd. They discuss the options around paying your legal fees on divorce or civil partnership dissolution, when you don’t have the…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Ampla Finance’s Nigel Shepherd. They discuss the options around paying your legal fees on divorce or civil partnership dissolution, when you don’t have the…
Tamsin speaks to international divorce lawyer Melanie Bataillard-Samuel of MBS Family Law. Whether you have assets abroad, a spouse living abroad, assets in the UK but you live abroad, this…
Tamsin speaks to international divorce lawyer Melanie Bataillard-Samuel of MBS Family Law. Whether you have assets abroad, a spouse living abroad, assets in the UK but you live abroad, this…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
Mediation has a range of benefits for divorcing couples. It can be faster than going through the courts, it prioritises positive outcomes rather than applying strict legal rules, and it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 it works and who it might be…
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,…
In this Master Chef era I began to wonder if I could easily identify the ingredients for family mediation. For 10 years I have focused my practice on keeping separating…
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…