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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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Trauma Informed Parenting with expert AJ Gajjar
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Send us a Text Message. It's difficult to read the minds of children going through the divorce of their parents. We have preconceived notions about how they cope but often, especially in high-conflict divorce cases, children are subject to a long list of additional mental and emotional deficits. Is the solution to send the kids to therapy? Not real…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Parental Alienation the truth
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Send us a Text Message. 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 d…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Myth busting about the family law system
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Send us a Text Message. 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. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.caBy Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Who gets the family pet??
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Coac…
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Divorce Solutions-How to manage your money after divorce
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Dividing net family property with guest Angelina Macri
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-How to deal with a Narcissistic Ex
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Send us a Text Message. 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 narc…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Divorce Coaching
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Send us a Text Message. Tracy and Jamie speak with lawyer turned Divorce coach and Mediator Dominique Laundry… jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.caBy Jamie West and Tracy Miller
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Mortgage broker advice on financing after separation
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Send us a Text Message. 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. jwest@westpromed…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Real Estate issues and selling the marital home
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Send us a Text Message. 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. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@mi…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast...The Challenge of Choice with special guest Richard Fast
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Divorce Solutions Podcast...What exactly happens at a Mediation ??
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-After the Holiday season...now what? First steps to divorce.
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Send us a Text Message. 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 dis…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-How to make better use of court time.
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Send us a Text Message. 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. jwest@westpromediation.com .....trac…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Jamie and Tracy's Self Care Check-In
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Holiday Parenting Schedule Help
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Fam…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Your perception of time might be warped
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Communicating Positively and Effectively
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Send us a Text Message. 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. j…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast- Mediate! ...don't litigate! a review.
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Send us a Text Message. 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 a…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Common Law relationships and the law
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Managing Expectations with the help of a Parenting Coordinator
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we welcome back Parenting Coordinator Annette Katchaluba of By Peaceful Waters. Annette says one of the challenges of helping parents and children going through a separation is managing everyone's expectations, including time management and what is realistic emotionally and practically as "the new normal" ta…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-When is it safe to introduce a new romantic partner to your children?
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Send us a Text Message. It's something that separated parents often consider when getting involved with a new romantic interest. It's also something separated parents fail to consider when someone new comes along. When is the best time to introduce your new romantic interest or partner to your kids? It depends, as we hear now from Divorce Communica…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-What is a Parenting Coordinator?
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we meet Annette Katchaluba who is a social worker and practicing Parenting Coordinator. These professionals can often help parents sort out the confusion and conflict, resolving important and emotional family matters that litigation simply cannot. Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach Ja…
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Divorce Solution Podcast- Family and Friends often don't help
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Send us a Text Message. When it comes to separation and divorce, family and friends often mean well and are often anxious to help you make decisions but the truth is you should pause before accepting often unsolicited advice. Family and friends simply cannot be objective and almost always do not have all of the information on which to advise you an…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Decisions making, The brass ring of warring parents.
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Send us a Text Message. Parents engaged in high conflict for whatever reason seem to think there's a prize for the winner at the end of a trial. There isn't. There is no prize. In fact, everyone loses in a trial more or less to some degree. Children are the ones who lose the most. Unfortunately, warring parents often view being awarded as the sole …
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Is January really "Divorce Month" ?
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Send us a Text Message. When is the best time to separate? The truth is there's no right or wrong answer to that question. It all depends on your personal circumstances. However, there seems to be a bit of an established trend where the post-holiday season is concerned. More people seem to reach out to Family Lawyers in January than in any other mo…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Does Litigation ever get you Vindication?
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Send us a Text Message. If you believe that vindication is something a stranger in black robes and a red sash can provide to you in your separation/divorce/parenting time/financial family law matter then you are sorely mistaken. Vindication shouldn't even be one of your considerations, let alone the actual goal of resolving your family law matter. …
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Divorce Solutions Podcast- How about an Apology??
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Send us a Text Message. Going through separation or divorce or high-conflict proceedings often leaves people feeling angry and hurt. The idea of apologizing for anything you might have been responsible for (like your own actions) is almost the last thing anyone thinks about but as you'll hear in this episode of Divorce Solutions an apology can be a…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-What is a Parenting Coordinator
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Send us a Text Message. Parenting Coordinators in theory are supposed to act as mediators to parents who have already come to an agreement on parental decision-making and parenting time. In some cases, PCs can help negotiate an agreement which the Court may then turn into a Consent Order. They can be very helpful but as you'll hear from Divorcecom …
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Child Support Adjustments
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Su…
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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 Message. 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... jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.caBy Jamie West
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Ingredients to achieving a successful resolution
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Send us a Text Message. 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 a…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Top 5 Things that will land you in Family Court
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Send us a Text Message. 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 jwest@westpromediatio…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Litigation is a very slow process...like...very slow.
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Send us a Text Message. 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 childre…
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Divorce Solutions- The Family Law Court System by the numbers, not pretty
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Send us a Text Message. 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... jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Child Expenses or Section 7 Expenses
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Mediation/Arbitration process
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Court Costs a cautionary tale
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-The Price of Peace
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Send us a Text Message. 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! jwest@westpromed…
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Divorce Solutions- education is power in family law matters
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Send us a Text Message. 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 priorit…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast What is "Collaborative Law?"
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Send us a Text Message. 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 cons…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast- Self Care is critically important
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Send us a Text Message. 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 ep…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast-Prenups or Marriage Contracts
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Send us a Text Message. 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 jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.caBy Jamie West
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Divorce Solutions - Decision Making is the new term for what used to be called Custody
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Send us a Text Message. 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 jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.caBy Jamie West
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Divorce Solutions-Beware of Social Media. It's a trap!
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Send us a Text Message. 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. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.caBy Jamie West
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Time Costs Money and a whole lot more. Divorce Solutions #11 April 2022
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Send us a Text Message. 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 w…
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What is Mediation? Divorce Solutions Podcast #10 April 2022
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Send us a Text Message. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It has its own characteristics that are very different from going to court. Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications expert Jamie West discuss why you might want to consider using mediation instead of litigation. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca…
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Divorce Solutions Podcast...Courtroom Etiquette
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Send us a Text Message. Your behaviour in Court or any legal proceedings can and will be used against you or in your favour depending on what route you take. Judges and other professionals take particular note of how you behave, how you speak and what your body language is like in formal settings. In this episode, Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communicat…
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Cheating and Infidelity in Divorce. Tracy Miller and Jamie West Divorce Solutions Ep 7
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Send us a Text Message. Does the Court care that your spouse was cheating on you during your marriage? Does it matter legally when seeking a divorce? Does cheating affect how the court will rule on Parental Decision Making and Parenting Time? The short answer and a few slightly longer ones are discussed between Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Divorc…
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Why would anyone become a Family Law Lawyer? Divorce Solutions Ep 8
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Send us a Text Message. How do lawyers actually become lawyers. Understanding how they are educated and trained takes away some of the mystique and maybe even mythology. This episode might be able to help you formulate questions to ask a perspective Family Lawyer before you hire them. Jamie West, Founder of Divorcecom has a lively discussion about …
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