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The place to find helpful information about better ways to resolve your divorce, separation, or parenting time matters without the high conflict that creates more stress for your children and ruins your emotional and financial well-being. This show features expert guests from Family Law, Child Welfare, Therapeutic Services, Law Enforcement, Finance, Social Science, and Health and Fitness. Divorce Solutions is hosted and produced by Jamie West, a communications professional and survivor of th ...
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Send us a text It sounds counter-intuitive, but when it comes to getting advice in the early stages of separation, it's best to take advice from family and friends with a skeptical ear. You see, they are all on your side, and they want to make you feel better. That means sometimes they hold back what they really think...and that's not good, as we h…
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Send us a text These professionals can help with co-parenting and communication after separation acting like a referee on parenting issues while you and your ex get used to a new normal of perhaps different parenting styles and communication styles...more in this episode with Jamie West and Tracy Miller.... Support the show [email protected]…
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Send us a text It can be difficult for professionals to manage client expectations especially when the client is would up emotionally and just wants it over. In this episode Jamie West and Tracy Miller discuss how important managing expectations is from the very first meeting between clients and professionals at the beginning of separation. Support…
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Send us a text When is the best time to introduce new partners to your kids and your ex? Hmmmmm. Not sure there's a clear answer to this one but most experts say don't have a new partner at all until you've sorted out the emotions of your separation. For children it's even more important that you tread very carefully as we hear from Lawyer Tracy Mi…
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Send us a text Turns out they can be very useful to dial down the temperature and get people focussed on the best interests of their children and get their thinking forward focussed as we hear from Jamie West and Tracy Miller.... Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.ca…
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Send us a text Think you'll show your ex that you're right and he's wrong? Don't hold your breath as we hear from Tracy Miller and Jamie West.... Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Send us a text January is Divorce month....people wait until right after the holidays to separate and then Tracy and Jamie's phone's ring off the hook.... Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Send us a text When it comes to battles between separating spouses, nothing seems to get people more fired up than a battle over what used to be called Custody or as it's now called Parental Decision Making... Why? We find out from Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator Jamie West.... Support the show [email protected] .....tracy@miller-l…
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Send us a text In this episode of Divorce Solutions, Mediator Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller suggest that it's buyer beware when choosing a lawyer, mediator, therapist or financial expert. Being hasty can be costly. Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Send us a text This episode is an absolute must-listen. Retired Judge, The Honourable John Harper, joins Lawyer/Mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator and former high conflict litigant Jamie West in a full discussion about his career as a Family Court Justice in Hamilton and Brantford to his new business as a Mediator, Arbitrator and Advocacy consultan…
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Send us a text When a couple decides to uncouple, often their cultural and religious differences become flashpoints when trying to create a parenting plan and schedule. Family traditions usually need adjusting and flexibility is very frequently required. It can be a bit tricky, but it doesn't have to be negative, as we hear from Family Mediator Jam…
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Send us a text There are many reasons to choose a mediation process over litigation. Perhaps the greatest reason is one that is often overlooked. Faster closure and stress reduction are the top reasons ahead of the benefits of lower costs and having direct input into the decisions about your children and property that no judge can give you. More no…
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Send us a text Separation costs money. That's a fact. How much money depends on how you approach the issues that need addressing such as parenting schedules, division and equalization of assets, child and spousal support and who will get Great Aunt Edna's antique vase. Seriously, there are a lot of financial reasons to avoid litigation if possible.…
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Send us a text Social media is a figurative minefield where what you post could blow up and harm you. As we hear from Lawyer/Mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator/Coach Jamie West, it makes no sense for you to do anything other than mothball your social media activities until well after your family law matter is done and dusted. Who knows, the break f…
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Send us a text Family Law experts, social workers and researchers can't seem to agree on whether or not the label Parental Alienation is appropriate in high-conflict divorces and battles between warring parents over parental decision-making and parenting time. It's a lightning rod term for sure and where you fall on the debate is largely determined…
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Send us a text A must hear episode here as Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator and divorce counsellor Jamie West discuss the myths surrounding the family law system and how to manage your expectations. Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Send us a text The issue of where the family pet will live once a couple separates is becoming a bigger issue in society these days. In fact, the family law statutes have been update in British Columbia to reflect the importance that parties place on Fido. In this episode Family Lawyer and Mediator Tracy Miller and Family Mediator and Coach Jamie W…
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Send us a text Separation and Divorce cost money. The amount depends on which process you choose to get it done. Alternative dispute resolution processes such as Family Mediation, Arbitration or Collaborative Law all cost far less than litigation. So what's the best route to follow after it's all said and done and the financial issues have settled?…
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Send us a text Dividing up the "business" of marriage can seem overwhelming and frightening. Things like the matrimonial home are subject to different rules for division at separation than say an RRSP, pension or antique car or cottage. The good news is that with some careful consideration and planning a lot of headaches can be avoided. It's really…
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Send us a text The words Narcissist and Gaslighting are two of the most overused and common words in society today. The truth is we do live in a much more self-centred society these days, but not everyone we believe is a Narcissist is truly one by the clinical standards of the DSM. However, if it walks like, talks like and acts like a narcissist, t…
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Send us a text Tracy and Jamie speak with lawyer turned Divorce coach and Mediator Dominique Laundry… Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Send us a text Nothing strikes fear in people settling financial issues after separation, like what happens with the marital home and where my next home will be? In this episode, Tracy Miller and Jamie West welcome veteran Mortgage Broker Julie Brenneman as their guest to help sort out some of the questions you might have. Support the show jwest@we…
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Send us a text On this episode, Tracy Miller and Jamie West welcome special guest David Lapointe from Century 21 Real Estate to discuss the ins and outs of selling the marital home after separation. It might seem straightforward, but like many things, it might not be, depending on the circumstances. Support the show [email protected] .....…
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Send us a text Richard Fast is an expert on thinking. He's the creator of the wildly popular game Mindtrap, which has sold millions worldwide. The number of decisions you must make during separation and divorce can be overwhelming. That's why it's crucial to understand how your mind works to make better decisions than simply acting out of impulse o…
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Send us a text The mysterious Family Mediation session will be much less mysterious after you listen to this episode wherein Tracy Miller and Jamie West paint a picture of a much more productive and cost-effective way to approach your separation. Jamie even delves into some personal information that should serve as a wake-up call to anyone with a s…
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Send us a text Waiting til the holidays are over for the sake of the kids is a common philosophy for separating couples. But once the January bills arrive and the decorations are put away, you are faced with what to do as the first step in separating from your partner. In this episode, Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator Jamie West discuss what…
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Send us a text Jamie West and Tracy Miller discuss how to make better use of court time if you find yourself in litigation over your family law matter. Here's a suggestion...try not to use Court at all and you'll save a lot of time, money and stress. But...if you are going that route then have a listen. Support the show [email protected] .…
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Send us a text How are you doing? Really? Ok. If you've listened to the various episodes of Divorce Solutions, you know how strongly we feel about self-care. There's a reason emergency airline protocols require you to place the oxygen mask over your face first before helping others. The same applies to separation. You cannot think properly or help …
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Send us a text Aside from decision-making and parenting time, nothing creates more conflict in separating couples than setting up a holiday parenting schedule. That's why it's essential to nail things down in writing so everything is clear regarding expectations from both sides. As we hear from Family Mediator Jamie West and Lawyer and Family Media…
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Send us a text When you're decoupling, as seems to be the buzzword these days, all you want is to get it all done and dusted as fast as possible. Well, how possible is fast? Not very, is the answer. Regardless of the dispute resolution path you choose (and we strongly encourage Mediation or Collaborative dispute resolution), it will not be all over…
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Send us a text Whether with your ex or with your legal advocate or any other professional connected to your family law matter, communicating positively and effectively is critically important. It can save you a lot of stress, time and money as we hear from veteran family lawyer and mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator and Coach Jamie West. Support th…
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Send us a text Family Mediation is growing in popularity for a good reason, it saves time, money, stress and allows decoupling parties to maintain control over the decisions they make about the parenting of the children and their property. Why hand all of that over to a judge who is a perfect stranger? The only people who should litigate are high c…
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Send us a text In this episode, the myths surrounding common-law relationships and separation are discussed. As with most issues in Family Law, the specifics surrounding each family's circumstances determine how the case will resolve. As we hear again from veteran Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach and Mediator Jamie We…
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Send us a text Child Support is always a live issue when co-parenting. Circumstances and income levels change; therefore, Child Support numbers will often be adjusted to reflect those changes. As you'll hear in this episode of Divorce Solutions Communications coach Jamie West and Family Law expert Tracy Miller remind everyone that Child Support is …
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Collaborative Law a deeper discussion with guest expert Debbie Hoffman
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Send us a text A deeper look at Collaborative Law with specialist and Lawyer Debbie Hoffman along with Family Law and Mediation expert Tracy Miller and Divorce communication Coach Jamie West... Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West
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Send us a text Your only goal when separating/divorcing should be to reach an agreeable resolution as quickly as possible. It takes some thinking and some skill sharpening. In this episode of Divorce Solutions, Divorce Coach Jamie West and Family Law Expert Tracy Miller review the items that will lead you to resolution saving time, money and hearta…
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Send us a text There are definite do's and don't's when it comes to avoiding the family law system as much as possible. It is not a place you really want to be. In this episode of Divorce Solutions, Divorce Coach Jamie West and Family Law expert Tracy Miller run down the Top 5 things that will land you in Family Court Support the show jwest@westpro…
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Send us a text Managing expectations of clients who want their divorce done and done before you can say boo is often a big part of what Family Lawyers have to deal with. It's another reason that taking the time to hire the right family lawyer and other professionals is critically important to getting a good outcome for you and your children. In thi…
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Send us a text The statistics on family law files compiled by the government of Canada are ...well...a bit depressing actually. You'll see what we mean when you listen to this edition of Divorce Solutions with Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West... Support the show [email protected] .....tracy@miller-…
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Send us a text In Canada they are called Section 7 Expenses and they relate to the extra expense incurred by parents for things like dental, eyecare and other educational extraordinary expense and things like hockey, dance, soccer and art lessons etc. They can become a lightning rod for conflict if not discussed and thoughtfully considered in advan…
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Send us a text Mediation/Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process that saves time and money and stress because it allows you to choose and retain your power rather than giving it up to the court system that's already clogged and of which you have no control. Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communication Coach Jamie West discuss the really g…
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Send us a text Will you recover your legal costs if you "win" your family law battle? The short answer is yes, no and maybe. Another answer to that question could be "it depends". Never make any assumptions about outcomes on cost recovery. Most of the time litigants do NOT recover their full costs and like them or lump them there's a bunch of reaso…
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Send us a text What kind of price would you put on peace? That's the question explored in this episode as Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications Coach Jamie West examine many of the factors in family law matters that can cost you big time when you decide that fighting is better than resolving. You need to hear this! Support the show jwest@we…
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Send us a text Giving away your power is a big mistake in family law matters. Handing decision making to courts and well -meaning Justices, Lawyers, Assessors and Therapists is not the best way to resolve things. Educating yourself, getting control of your emotions and focussing on what's best for your children should be your first priority. In thi…
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Send us a text Collaborative Law is an alternative dispute resolution process that keeps you out of Court and keeps money in your pocket and can reduce stress and preserve your emotional health. In this episode Family Law expert Tracy Miller of Miller Law and Mediation chats with Divorcecom founder Jamie West about why everyone should consider Coll…
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Send us a text Taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and financially are critical when you're going through a separation or divorce. Don't waste time and money asking your lawyer be your therapist. They are there to give you legal advice. Communications expert Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller discuss it all in this episode. Su…
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Send us a text Is a prenup or marriage contract a good idea? Ummm....yeah. Find out why in this episode as Family Lawyer Tracy Miller discusses the reasons with Communications consultant Jamie West Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West
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Send us a text It isn't Custody anymore. It's called Decision Making. Why....well have a listen and find out from Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Communication Coach Jamie West Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West
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Send us a text Stay off of social media when you are going through separation, divorce or other family law matters....Why? Find out now from Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Communications expert Jamie West. Support the show [email protected] [email protected] Hutch's.caDi Jamie West
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Send us a text Time is costly in Family Law matters in more ways than one. Managing time properly and understanding how slow the family law system usually is can help you make better decisions about your personal family law matter. Communications expert Jamie West and Family Law expert Tracy Miller discuss how to view the concept of time within the…
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