Divorced & Done

We take a run at some very thoughtful questions: what to do when mediation doesn't work and trial is inevitable? Also, how do you calculate child support in shared parenting arrangements per section 9 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines?  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to SpeakPipe.com/DivorcedAndDone ...

Welcome to the new Divorced & Done subseries, Etcetera! Without revealing too much in the show notes, we know our listeners care about their family matters, but we also know you like the light-hearted, non-divorce discussions that usually precede our family law episodes. This is the first of a regular conversation series between Darren and Rob, about things not related to family law, or as we...

This week we're talking about what to do when you're ready to go to Trial, but you're stuck in a never-ending mediation loop. Plus, evaluating whether a settlement offer is reasonable, and what to do if you're not sure. Make sure to check out our NEXT episode, introducing "Divorced & Done Etcetera," a bonus monthly podcast where we discuss other interesting issues, and living a brighter, more...

When is child support a live issue for adult children, over the age of majority? This week we address one SpeakPipe question addressing this issue.  We highlighted several cases in this episode: 2021 NSSC 1 https://canlii.ca/t/jcf33 2015 MBQB 31 https://canlii.ca/t/ggk1d 2020 NLSC 42 https://canlii.ca/t/j5srl Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivor...

This week we're addressing a NEW case out of Alberta on how income can be imputed to payors of child support, P v A 2022 ABCA 347, which can be found online at https://canlii.ca/t/jspml What is imputation of income, and when is it appropriate? Rob and Darren also discuss emerging trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution, and previous case law on imputation of income in Alberta.  Find us onlin...

Last year we sat down with Kevin and Julie Stenner, who are are wellness consultants helping their clients with health, fitness, mindset and goal setting.  We thought it would be great to republish the episode as we enter the dark days of winter, Christmas, and all the stress of the season.   You can Google Kevin and Julie's names and find their various social channels, including Kevin's...

What's the best part of a lawyer's podcast? It's when they bring in the psychologist! This week we are excited to collaborate with Jenny Ma of Wake Up with Jenny & Friends. Jenny helps us understand the ways in which self care and boundaries can allow for a smoother transition into re-partnering or as she calls it "shining your shoes", Darren and Rob ask poignant questions like "what is journa...

What are laws?  Where did they come from?  How do our provincial and federal governments work together with our courts to make laws respecting things like divorce and family law matters?  It all starts with our constitution (1867 British North America Act and 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms).  We also sprinkle in a little bit of our common law (judge made laws) and then we...

On this spooky version of Divorced and Done, Rob and Darren discuss how to scare a family lawyer: use a separation agreement from Staples or Office Depot. Kidding, kind of -- Staples if you see this, we'd love that free box of pens. In reality, Darren and Rob break down the nuts and bolts of separation agreements. What should you know before you sign? Why should you ask a lawyer to help? And, how...

Coming off a great episode last week, we're taking more voicemails. What happens when your ex doesn't take your kids to their sports games? When is a settlement a settlement? What happens when your ex tries to get out of the agreement they drafted and signed?  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to SpeakPipe.com/Div...

Thank you for being with us for 100 episodes! This week we talk about some highlights for us over the last year and a half, including best questions and songs, stories, and how we hope to continue to help you move through your divorce, quickly and efficiently without bankrupting yourself emotionally or financially, into the future.  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email...

This week we take more excellent questions from you, the best listeners on Earth. We're on the path to 100 episodes! Thanks for continuing to listen, and for contributing to the larger Divorced & Done community. Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to SpeakPipe.com/DivorcedAndDone We're a TOP 10 podcast as ranked by F...

Congratulations to Mary Trottier and Theron Groff for winning our T Shirt Contest.  This week we take more excellent questions from you, the best listeners on Earth. We're on the path to 100 episodes! Thanks for continuing to listen, and for contributing to the larger Divorced & Done community.  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gm...

We're on the path to 100 episodes! Thanks for continuing to listen, and for contributing to the larger Divorced & Done community.  The case about enforcing an EICC agreement was discussed in our May 7 episode, "When you've reached a deal and your ex tries to back out. New case from Alberta: make the deal and be done." Find the case on CanLII with the citation, 2022 ABQB 318. Find us onlin...

Think getting divorced today is tough? How about one hundred years ago? In light of the Queen passing earlier this week, it's a good opportunity to revisit a bit of Canada's history.  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to SpeakPipe.com/DivorcedAndDone  We're a TOP 10 podcast as ranked by Feedspot, we recently...

Leave us a text review on Spotify or Apple Music through September 30, and you will be entered into a draw for a Divorced & Done t-shirt. Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done. Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to S...

This week Darren discusses a case in which the parties agreed to waive child support BUT 4 years later the ex wife applied to court to start receiving child support.  We go through the whole case front to back and dive deep into the court's analysis on the issue of waiving child support under the Divorce Act.  The citation for the case is, Granquist v Lemond , 2022 SKCA 90. Find us onlin...

Want a free Divorced & Done T-shirt? Leave us a review on your podcast listening platform through September 30, and you'll be entered into a draw for a super cool Darren and Rob T-shirt.  Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done. Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email Law...

Leave us a text review on Spotify or Apple Music through September 30, and you will be entered into a draw for a Divorced & Done t-shirt.  Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done. Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemail...

From Divorced and Done Media, we present the Stories Series.  In Stories we share some of the more noteworthy and impactful experiences we have had as lawyers. Some details have been modified to protect the identities of those involved.   In Episode 2 of Stories, Darren shares how he ran a trial about a dog grooming business with two German Shepherds in the courtroom; the judge make...

What to do when you ex runs a crappy business, but you think he's hiding income? And, what's a prenup, and how do you go about doing one the right way?  Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done.  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com...

The case we talked about this week was B D v C BG, 2022 ABQB 543, available online at https://canlii.ca/t/jrf3z You can find the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines at https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/fl-lf/spousal-epoux/spag/pdf/SSAG_eng.pdf Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done. Find us online...

Remember Robin's Donuts and Grandma Lee's Sandwiches? We do, and we miss them. But we're glad you're still with us, thanks for your questions! Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done. Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to...

We're BACK, baby!  New logo, new outro music, same great fun with Rob and Darren.  Welcome to Season 3.    Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and Darren Schmidt help demystify the divorce process and get you on the path to becoming Divorced & Done.  Find us online at DivorcedAndDone.com and our podcast email LawyersTalkingAboutDivorce@gmail.com, send voicemails to SpeakPipe....

For the Season 2 Finale of Divorced & Done, we're joined by financial planner and repeat guest, Troy Hale. Troy is a financial planner in Medicine Hat, but he's blown up on social media, and has helped people all over Canada and in the US to meet their financial goals. Find Troy online at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-hale-financial-planner/  Divorce lawyers Rob Woodward and D...