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 settled? In this episode Family Mediator Jamie West chats with Melissa MacLean who's a professional financial planner with IG Wealth Management in London Ontario, Canada. Melissa offers us some solutions to answer that question. jwest@westp ..read more

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's really all about being or getting, organized as we hear from lawyer and mediator Angelina Macri in conversation with your hosts, Lawyer/mediator Tracy Miller and family mediator Jamie West. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more

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 narcissist, there's a very good chance, regardless of formal diagnoses, that the person IS, in fact, a narcissist.     About 20 percent of divorce cases involve at least one party who is narcissistic sometimes both parties are and sometim ..read more

Tracy and Jamie speak with lawyer turned Divorce coach and Mediator Dominique Laundry… jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more

Keeping calm cool and collected is hard to do when overwhelmed with emotions and the pile of decisions you are about to make.  In this episode Tracy Miller and Jamie West welcome Dominique Laundry, a lawyer turned coach and mediator.   jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more

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 a veteran Mortgage Broker as their guest to help sort out some of the questions you might have. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more

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@miller-law.ca ..read more

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 impulse or a "feeling" that the decision is sound. As Jamie West and Tracy Miller discover in this episode, much more goes into decision-making than we know. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more

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 with a scorched-earth mentality around divorce.    jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more

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 .....tracy@miller-law.ca ..read more