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 i ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  Estell ..read more

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 i ..read more

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 ..read more

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 relatio ..read more

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 pa ..read more

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 a ..read more

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 ..read more