The Smart Divorce Podcast

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 Macklin 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. https://www.clairemacklincoaching.com 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

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. With his depth of knowledge in courtroom advocacy and client advising, Rhys joins us on the Smart Divorce Podcast to unravel the complexities of family law. His candid insights from the dual perspectives of a barrister and part-time judge illuminate the behind-the-scenes of legal strategy, from the preparation of pivotal written notes for FDR hearings to the subtle art of steering clients toward amicable resolutions. This episode isn't just about the inner workings of the legal system; it's a masterclass in the human element of law. You'll hear firsthand how a barrister like Rhys balances the roles of advocate, advisor, and sometimes, peacemaker. The detailed anecdotes shared provide a window into the emotionally charged world of divorce cases, where barristers do much more than argue points of law—they foster understanding and cooperation in the face of discord. Our discussion with Rhys also sheds light on how the direct public access scheme empowers individuals by allowing them to seek advice straight from the experts. We wrap up with practical wisdom you can apply should you ever face the challenges of divorce litigation. Whether it's the strategic importance of managing client expectations or the nuanced dance of compromise and persuasion, Rhys Taylor's expertise is a lighthouse for those navigating these difficult waters. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from a barrister who not only represents his clients but also shapes the legal landscape, ensuring that every voice in a family law dispute is heard and validated. To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

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 Jackson 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 Moreno 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

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 Newbold-Brown 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 buy Isla and Quinn - The Sunflowers at https://amzn.eu/d/cy5SZXg. If you would like to work with Estella, contact her at https://www.allaw.co.uk/people/estella-newbold-brown/. 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

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. Susan Leigh 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin talks to Hollie Orgee from litigation funding experts Ampla Finance about how their product can be used to ensure spouses are getting fair legal representation. This is particularly relevant where there has been financial or economic abuse or coercive control in a relationship. Hollie Orgee Hollie Orgee, is the Partnership Director at Ampla Finance. With seven and a half years of experience as a family lawyer in Birmingham, Hollie brings invaluable expertise to our team. At Ampla Finance, we specialize in providing fair and transparent financial solutions tailored to individuals facing divorce and inheritance tax. With over 50 years of lending experience, we offer bespoke services designed to ease the financial strain during challenging life changes. Hollie's leadership ensures our clients receive the support they need to navigate these transitions with confidence and clarity. We're here to make a difficult time more manageable, providing flexible and compassionate assistance every step of the way. 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin speaks to her colleague and fellow Financial Planner, Charlene Love about financial protection. This conversation will help you to understand what the options are and how they will help you when the worst thing happens. Charlene Love With over 12 years of experience in the financial services profession, Charlene brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team of financial planners at Smart Financial. She began her journey as a financial advisor and quickly established a reputation for offering exceptional financial guidance. Charlene's dedication to continuous improvement is evident through her impressive educational accomplishments. She holds a Level 7 Diploma in Wealth Management and is currently actively working towards her dream of becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), further cementing her position as a trusted lifestyle financial planner. Beyond her career, Charlene is a devoted mother of four wonderful children. She understands the significance of financial planning not just professionally, but also as a family-oriented individual who values a secure financial future. Charlene finds serenity in long walks, achieves balance and tranquility through yoga, and fulfils her passion for travel by exploring new destinations. 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin speaks to tax expert Matt Stambach from ETC Tax. They discuss all the different taxes that might impact you during your divorce, along with the improved CGT rules for divorcing couples. Matt Stambach Prior to joining ETC Matt developed his career in tax starting at a HMRC Call Centre before gathering practice experience at a small company in Altrincham. From here Matt worked at a Top 20 firm in Manchester before moving on to become Head of Private Client Tax for another Manchester based firm. Matt joined ETC in 2023 where he will assist Angela in her role along with a specific focus on business development, private client compliance function, HMRC enquiries and disclosures. 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin speaks to wills, probate and legacy planning solicitor Michelle Tonge of Private Client Solicitors about Wills and Powers of Attorney. They discuss how to make a will and power of attorney, when wills are no longer valid, why they should be reviewed regularly and important considerations. Michelle Tonge Michelle is an Associate Solicitor at Private Client Solicitors who has been specialising in private client law since 2017. Michelle assists clients with all aspects of wealth preservation work and frequently advises individuals, families, and business owners in relation to wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, lasting power of attorney documents and probate. Michelle is passionate about speaking to her clients and learning about their families and their lives. She understands that each family is different and ensures that her advice is down-to-earth, honest, and tailored to each client to overcome their worries. LinkedIn Private Client Solicitors 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin talks to family solicitor (among other things) Karin Walker, who is an expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, about where to spend your money wisely if you are divorcing a narcissist. Karin Walker 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. www.kgwfamilylaw.com 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Gavin from Worthstone about sustainable investments. Ethical, green, ESG, impact are just some of the words used when people talk about this area of investing, but what really is it and how does it work? Gavin Francis Founder and CEO, WORTHSTONE Gavin started working in financial services and alongside the advisory community in 1989. In 2010, he founded certified B Corp, Worthstone, which was the UK’s first targeted impact investment resource platform for Financial Advice professionals. In addition to co-authoring several ground-breaking reports, Gavin has participated in government working groups to help develop impact investing in the UK. He is the co-Founder of the Wellth Sustainable Investment Portfolios, a new MPS service for financial advisers. Worthstone Brief History of Impact Investing video === 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode Tamsin is joined by family lawyers, and podcast hosts, Liza Gatrell and Matthew Taylor from Stowe Family Law. They discuss how to ensure you get proper advice and support when you have left an abusive relationship, particularly where there is financial abuse. Matthew Taylor Matthew is a Partner at Stowe Family Law, where he heads up a team of lawyers across the North West including Manchester and Liverpool. He has extensive experience supporting people to resolve the issues brought about by divorce and relationship breakdown, including financial settlements, with assets such as property and pensions, and arrangements for children. Matthew is highly regarded for his compassionate and holistic approach and his belief in building a strong support network to help people manage their emotions during a divorce or relationship breakdown. Liza Gatrell Lisa is a Partner at Stowe Family Law and leads a team of lawyers across Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester. Having practised family law exclusively since 2008, she supports clients with a wide range of issues stemming from a relationship breakdown, including divorce, dissolution, separation agreements, financial settlements, child arrangements and domestic abuse protection. She also has a niche specialism in surrogacy, both domestic and international. Liza is highly regarded for her commitment to her clients. She regularly partners with other divorce professionals, including divorce coaches and financial planners, to ensure clients get the holistic support they need. https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid 🎧 Listen on Spotify 📹 Watch on YouTube Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stowefamilylawuk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stowefamilylaw Twitter - https://twitter.com/StoweFamilyLaw YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StoweFamilyLaw1 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode Tamsin speaks to actuary Richard Nobbs about PODEs (Pensions on Divorce Experts). They discuss when a PODE might be needed, and when they might not, along with how to instruct them and what questions to ask. Richard Nobbs 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. www.excaliburactuaries.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouEnvDmo7U4 https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/sites/default/files/files/Guide_To_The_Treatment_of_Pensions_on_Divorce-Digital(1).pdf 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 Smart Divorce 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

In this episode, Tamsin speaks to Tom Farrell about using a financial neutral in divorce. They discuss how the process works, the potential cost saving and how using a financial neutral can unlock sticking points in the process of coming to an agreement. Tom Farrell Tom is an experienced Family Mediator and Independent Financial Planner. He runs a specialist practice, exclusively working with people who are going through separation or divorce. Tom is one of a small number of specialist financial planners to hold the Resolution Financial Adviser accreditation. Indeed, he has sat for many years as a member of the Resolution Accreditation Committee and helps to invigilate the scheme. Tom regularly acts in a neutral capacity, to bring financial expertise to negotiations in Collaborative, Mediation and other processes. He helps to gather all the relevant financial information and to understand it; to generate options for settlement and to road test them. 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

We are often asked what if my ex lies about his assets. In this episode, Tamsin is joined by forensic accountant Raymond Davidson. They discuss what things might arouse suspicion and how a forensic accountant might help to find hidden assets. Raymond Davidson With more than four decades of experience, Raymond Davidson is one of the most highly regarded Forensic Accountants in the UK. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a member of the Academy of Experts. He provides investigative and litigation support to both solicitors and members of the public direct in relation to both Civil and Criminal matters. Of particular note is his extensive experience in investigating hidden assets where he is able to transfer the skills honed on criminal matters to those relating to divorces. Raymond is instructed to act in a number of different capacities but more commonly as a party appointed or single joint expert. He provides assistance in settlement negotiations and has given expert evidence in Court. www.davidsonsforensic.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/davidsonsforensic/ === 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

Tamsin is joined by Wealth Coach’s Sara Maxwell to discuss the sticky subject of talking about money, particularly in a relationship. If you have come out of a marriage or partnership where you weren’t the money person, you have probably found the financial settlement even more stressful. In this episode, we talk about how to change that in your next relationship. Sara Jane Maxwell Sara, PCC DipFA, Certified Professional Financial Coach and Founder of Wealth Coach. Empowering individuals, couples, groups and organisations to find the joy in connecting to their money and future. Drawing on 20+ years experience in the Financial services industry, to engage and transform the relationship with money. Passionate to inject colour and energy into the grey of finances. Wealth Coach site https://www.wealth-coach.co.uk/ Couples Talk Money https://www.wealth-coach.co.uk/couplestalkmoney IG https://www.instagram.com/yourwealthcoach_/ 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(a)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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

When you have been divorced, marrying again may not feel like the right option and so often we see people moving into cohabiting relationships. However, the rules surrounding cohabitation are very different to those for married couples. In today’s episode, Tamsin speaks to family lawyer Jason Stanley about how finances might be divided post cohabitation and how you can agree how things will be divided before and during cohabitation or marriage to save cost later. Jason Stanley Jason is described in the UK Legal 500 as “practical and approachable”. Jason covers most aspects of family law but in the main, advises clients in relation to resolving financial issues following a marriage breakdown, divorce and separation. He also has considerable experience in advising clients in relation to an array of disputed child arrangements that include relocation of children internally within the UK and abroad, specific issue matters of disputed of schools, parentage, and parental responsibly and emergency prohibitive work. He also undertakes personal protection injunction applications in cases of domestic or emotional abuse. Jason also has experience advising clients who are unmarried, drafting cohabitation and separation agreements, and will regularly advise clients about wealth protection, pre and post nuptial agreements that is an emerging area of law that he has a particular interest in. He has attained Resolution specialist accreditation in Complex Financial Remedies and in Cohabitation and Trust of Lands and Appointment of Trustees Act. https://www.mcalisterfamilylaw.co.uk/ 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

Steve Martin Steve Martin established Smart Financial in October 2008 and serves as its Chief Exec. He has around 20 years’ experience in the profession, having been a Partner and Managing Director at previous firms and is a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a holder of the Investment Management Certificate and is the lead trainer of CFP licence through the Financial Planning Training Academy. 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 and the Change The Future TM Programme which is the leading, 'Coach the coaches" programme for Financial Planners. 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 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

When you separate, whether you made the decision alone, you decided jointly or the decision was made by your spouse or partner, understanding where best to start is a minefield. In this episode, we speak to a panel of divorce professionals about the best place to start and what you can expect from each of them. Tom Nash - aka Mr Divorce Coach, is an internationally certified Coach, specialising in Divorce, Separation & Family Coaching. He is a child of divorce, a divorcee himself, a father, step-father & successful co-parent of his own blended family. Tom works with men, women & couples, assisting in their emotional well-being, positive mindset and practical support through a clients divorce/separation. Website: https://mrdivorcecoach.co.uk/ Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/mrdivorcecoachuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdivorcecoach/ Sarah Birdsey Sarah is a specialist family solicitor and managing director at Nicholls Solicitors. Sarah has extensive experience in all areas of private family law and is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in family finances and child arrangements. Sarah most commonly deals with divorce, financial relief and children matters. Her cases on financial relief often involve complex business and foreign assets. Sarah has good working relationships with specialist barristers, financial advisors and other experts to call upon their expertise where required. Sarah is also regularly instructed in respect of pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Sarah has recently completed ‘what about Henry’ training with a clinical child psychologist to better understand how to support families and particularly children who are dealing with family separation. Client’s and colleagues recognise Sarah’s personal, down to earth and sensitive approach but she is someone who is not afraid to fight for clients’ to ensure a fair outcome. Sarah is regularly recommended and has built up strong reputation in the family law field. @sarahlbirdsey (twitter) Facebook www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-birdsey-3180b21b4 @sbirdseysolicitor (Instagram) 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/ To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.

It’s a common question once you are separated. For example, are you allowed to replace a car, go on holiday, carry out work on your home, buy new clothes. Our panel will guide you in this episode. --- Sarah Birdsey Sarah is a specialist family solicitor and managing director at Nicholls Solicitors. Sarah has extensive experience in all areas of private family law and is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in family finances and child arrangements. Sarah most commonly deals with divorce, financial relief and children matters. Her cases on financial relief often involve complex business and foreign assets. Sarah has good working relationships with specialist barristers, financial advisors and other experts to call upon their expertise where required. Sarah is also regularly instructed in respect of pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Sarah has recently completed ‘what about Henry’ training with a clinical child psychologist to better understand how to support families and particularly children who are dealing with family separation. Client’s and colleagues recognise Sarah’s personal, down to earth and sensitive approach but she is someone who is not afraid to fight for clients’ to ensure a fair outcome. Sarah is regularly recommended and has built up strong reputation in the family law field. @sarahlbirdsey (twitter) Facebook www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-birdsey-3180b21b4 @sbirdseysolicitor (Instagram) Susan Leigh Susan is a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist who has specialised in relationship counselling since 1998. Based in Altrincham, Cheshire and South Manchester, Susan works with couples in matrimonial or dispute situations, helping to mediate and find compromise no matter the context. Susan qualified with the Academy of Curative Hypnotherapy and holds the Counselling Advanced Level 4 Diploma. She is registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and is a member of the College of Medicine. Susan has appeared on BBC TV and hosts her own afternoon chat show on Trafford Sound radio. Contact Susan here Katherine Harding Katherine is an associate in the family law team based in London. She acts for clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, financial disputes, private law children work and injunctive proceedings. Katherine has gained very considerable experience in complex international cases, with extensive work on numerous domestic cases. She is a member of Resolution and sits on its Working Together Committee. You can contact Katherine here: katherine.harding@penningtonslaw.com 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 this link. She is also part of the team running Facebook group Separation, Divorce and Dissolution UK Tamsin Caine MSc., FPFS Chartered Financial Planner Smart To learn more about our podcast sponsor Ampla Finance – access their product guide here: https://bit.ly/3Ieqmuc Or complete enquiry form https://bit.ly/3W4J7pz and one of the team will be in touch. Support the Show.