Welcome to the Soft Landing Podcast! In this episode, we’ll break down the Canadian Federal Child Support Guidelines, updated to November 2024. We’ll explore how child support payments are calculated, including income determination, expense adjustments, and the procedures for sharing income information. Plus, we’ll cover key topics like income imputation, undue hardship, and how support amounts are determined using the provided tables. Stay tuned for practical insights to navigate these essential guidelines with clarity and confidence.

This episode is brought to you by Ken Maynard, CDFA, Accredited Family Mediator, and Sarah Bates, Certified Divorce Specialist. Together, they lead the expert team at DTSW, helping intelligent and successful couples navigate the Divorce Industrial Complex.

 Thank you for tuning in! Meet Ken Maynard, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Sarah Bates, a Certified Divorce Specialist. Together, they help couples navigate the Divorce Industrial Complex with ease, creating legally sound separation agreements in as few as four meetings. 

Welcome to the Soft Landing Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the complexities of spousal support beyond the basic formulas in the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG). We'll explore how to determine entitlement, adjust awards based on unique circumstances, and address factors like income ceilings, pre-existing agreements, and remarriage. Join us as we break down the essentials for crafting fair and appropriate spousal support outcomes. 

This episode is brought to you by Ken Maynard, CDFA, Accredited Family Mediator, and Sarah Bates, Certified Divorce Specialist. Together, they lead the expert team at DTSW, helping intelligent and successful couples navigate the Divorce Industrial Complex.

 Thank you for tuning in! Meet Ken Maynard, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Sarah Bates, a Certified Divorce Specialist. Together, they help couples navigate the Divorce Industrial Complex with ease, creating legally sound separation agreements in as few as four meetings. 

Welcome to Soft Landing Podcast, where we break down the complexities of family law and empower you with the knowledge to navigate life’s transitions.

Today, we're diving into a cornerstone resource for understanding spousal support in Canada -  Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. Authored by renowned experts Professors Rogerson and Thompson for the Department of Justice Canada, this guide is your practical roadmap to applying these pivotal guidelines.

We'll uncover common mistakes, tackle questions of entitlement, and explore how the SSAG interacts with spousal support agreements. From interim orders to high-income scenarios, retroactive support, and the complexities of changing incomes or remarriage, this guide leaves no stone unturned. Plus, we’ll clarify the processes for varying or reviewing support orders.

Whether you’re a legal professional, a mediator, or someone navigating spousal support, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss. Let’s get started!" 

Welcome to  Soft Landing Podcast where we dive deep into the realities of divorce and separation—offering insights, strategies, and stories to help you navigate this challenging journey with clarity and confidence.

Today’s episode draws from "Divorce: How to Hire a Lawyer" by Sam Margulies, a thought-provoking exploration of how the adversarial legal system often falls short in divorce proceedings. Margulies argues that aggressive legal tactics, designed to maximize fees, can fuel conflict and harm families in the long run.

We’ll unpack a compelling case study that highlights these pitfalls and explore Margulies’ advice for choosing a lawyer who champions cooperation and practical solutions. You’ll also hear how to manage your lawyer effectively, debunk myths about aggressive representation, and discover how limiting lawyer involvement can empower better negotiation and communication.

This episode is all about shifting the paradigm—embracing a more collaborative approach to divorce that prioritizes resolution over rivalry.

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 On today’s episode of the Soft Landing Podcast, we dive into Bill Eddy’s groundbreaking insights on using neuroscience to resolve conflict. Discover how our brain’s hemispheres play distinct roles in emotional reactions and problem-solving. 

We’ll unpack Eddy’s three-step E.A.R. method—empathy, attention, and respect—for connecting with others during heightened emotional moments and explore how to guide conversations toward logical resolution. Join us as we explore a tailored approach to conflict resolution that leverages the power of both emotion and logic."