Divorcing Well

Ryan Benson, a forensic accountant, business and income valuator, joins me for this week’s episode of Divorcing Well to discuss income assessment during a divorce.  We discuss when and why you would need to get your spouse’s income assessed, the difference between income for tax purposes and income for support purposes, and how income can be determined when a spouse reports having no income. Ryan gives listeners examples of situations he has seen in his line of work, which are important in allowing clients to protect themselves financially. 

Get in touch with Ryan at bensenindustries.com or at (905) 699 - 2317

This week, I interview Stefani Quane, a fellow family and divorce lawyer of 32 years, who focuses primarily on out-of-court, collaborative, holistic resolutions. We speak about how prenuptial agreements are ultimately the first step towards a good, holistic divorce. While often seen as “unromantic,” Stefani discusses how this agreement ensures that couples are able to effectively plan their economic future together. Stefani is based in Seattle and offers virtual appointments. 

To contact Stefani, please visit her website:

Lawlady.com - Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Mediation

In this episode, I speak to Stephanie Plante, who has been a self-represented litigant herself since 2018. Stephanie shares stories of her own experiences that shed light on the difficulties that come with being a self-rep, but she also reveal just how rewarding and financially beneficial it can be.  

Tune in for some crucial pieces of advice on how best to be a self-represented litigant.

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with certified divorce coach Heather Tannenbaum about the topic of disengaging with an angry ex. Heather gives insightful advice to listeners to help them learn how to emotionally disengage when dealing with aggression from an ex-husband or ex-wife to minimize the emotional effect their actions have.  Heather’s tips are so important as they help those going through separation and divorce learn to stop reacting to their ex and to proactively manage the conflict.

To find Heather:

Visit reconstructinghappy.com or Amazon to purchase Heather’s book, "Reconstructing Happy."

This week, I am joined by the best-selling author of "I Call Myself Beloved" and conscious relationship success coach Leisse Wilcox. In her work, Leisse emphasizes the idea that every relationship we have is built on the foundation of the conscious relationship we have with ourselves. We discuss tools and strategies to strengthen this relationship with ourselves in order to sustain healthy interactions with others in our lives.

To get more information on the work Leisse does and to get in touch with her, visit leissewilcox.ca or find her on Instagram @lessiewilcox

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with healing and transformational coach Karen Millon, who works to help individuals identify and eliminate emotional roadblocks that prevent them from living the life they want. Although she had an amicable divorce herself, Karen understands the challenges that come with this chapter of an individual’s life and uses her own experience to help others heal.

To get in touch with Karen, you can find her on Instagram @healinwithkaren or visit her website, healin.net

This week on Divorcing Well, I am joined by Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg, authors of Home Will Never Be the Same Again, a book that serves as a guide for adult children of grey divorce. Carol and Bruce are members of Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Orange County, and often deal with grey divorce cases, through which they have learned that adult children are large stakeholders in such cases. We discuss what the term grey divorce means, why they are on the rise, and the challenges that can arise from them.

Find Carol on drcarolhughes.com and divorcepeacemaking.com. 

Find Bruce on psychologytoday.com under Bruce Fredenburg and orangecountydivorcecoach.com.

In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am chatting with Nina Kako and Roger Guertin about a topic that is unique on my podcast: how to keep your marriage together. Nina and Roger, who have been married for 18 years, share with listeners how they sustain a happy, healthy marriage. Tune in to learn about their keys to success.

You can find Nina and Roger on their podcast, The Head Over Heels Show, which comes out every Tuesday on all platforms. Also, find them on Instagram @headoverheelshow

In today’s episode, I interview Brenda Bryson, about divorce support for men. Brenda got divorced herself after a 26 year marriage. She works to guide men through the challenges of divorce by sharing the needed feminine perspective. In this episode, we speak about the unjust treatment that men specifically face during divorce, including often being blamed for the unsuccessful marriage.

To contact Brenda, email her at [email protected]

In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with mother and daughter Maria and Nicky, who share their story of going through a divorce as a family after an arranged marriage. It is interesting to be able to hear both Maria’s perspective as the mother in an abusive marriage, and Nicky’s perspective as the daughter witnessing it.  If you are in an abusive relationship you will relate to Maria but it is very important that you hear Nicky’s perspective on how an abusive relationship between parents, affects their children.  Nicky and Maria currently work together at Nicky’s firm, CorrWealth, which is designed to provide women with financial support in their transition to divorce. Tune in to hear about their inspiring story.

To get in touch with Maria and Nicky, visit corrwealth.ca