Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend

Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss how capital gains tax is calculated in divorce?    Steve Benmor   Website: www.benmor.com   Email: steve@benmor.com   Instagram: @stevebenmor       Leanne Townsend   Website: www.leannetownsend.ca   Instagram: @leannetownsendlife         Tune in to Divorce Explained with new episodes weekly as we aim to e...

Join @leannetownsendlife and I on a special episode of Divorce Explained as we interview America’s pre-eminent expert on high conflict relationships: Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.. Bill created the high conflict personality theory to explain the driving forces behind people who are the most challenging in divorce and has published 20 books on high conflict personalities, including High Conflict People in...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv During divorce and separation proceedings, allegations of domestic violence or abuse can have a substantial impact on the outcome of the case. Particularly with respect to custody and support decisions. In some cases, the allegations are backed by facts and/or evidence, however, in other cases, false or exaggerated claims of abuse are made...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @stevebenmor and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss why a longer divorce will cost more.    Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram: @stevebenmor   Leanne Townsend Website: www.leannetownsend.ca Instagram: @leannetownsendlife   Tune in to Divorce Explained with new episodes...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv During the pandemic, online hearings were the only option for courts and tribunals. With the Superior Court of Justice ordering most contested family law matters to return to court, there has been an on-going debate about the benefits, drawbacks, and considerations of both in-person and virtual hearings. Join @leannetownsendlife and I on t...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv What happens to the matrimonial home after divorce in Ontario? What if one spouse owned the home before marriage? Does it matter who's name the house is under or who payed the bills? What qualifies as the matrimonial home? Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss what happens to the...

 Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of #DivorceExplained as we discuss Leanne's new Family Law Practice and her philosophy of client service. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram: @stevebenmor   Leanne Townsend Website: www.leannetownsend.ca Instagram: @leannetownsendlife   Tun...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Over the last few years, as the housing market has heated up, divorcing parents have been impacted heavily. The market has made it difficult for either spouse to afford to keep the family home, or find a new place in the same neighbourhood where their kids go to school, play sports and have friends. With house prices dropping, should you d...

 Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of #DivorceExplained as we discuss financial obligations that stepparents have to non-biological children.   Steve Benmor   Website: www.benmor.com   Email: steve@benmor.com   Instagram: @stevebenmor       Leanne Townsend   Website: www.leannetownsend.ca   Instagram: @leannetownse...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss the topic of moving away after divorce. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram: @stevebenmor   Leanne Townsend Website: www.leannetownsend.ca Instagram: @leannetownsendlife   Tune in to Divorce Explained with new ep...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @leannetownsendlife an I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss judges and their ability to make mistakes. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram: @stevebenmor   Leanne Townsend Website: www.leannetownsend.ca Instagram: @leannetownsendlife   Tune in to Divorce Explained with new...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv A Restraining Order is an Order from a Family Court to help protect your health and safety and can limit what someone can do, where someone can go, and who they can contact. If you have children, the Order can apply to them too. Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss the conditions req...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Was it a gift or a loan? It's a very important distinction because Ontario Family Law treats gifts and loans very differently upon separation and divorce. Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss gifts vs. loans. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv A Cohabitation Agreement is a contract made between an unmarried couple (cohabitants) that want to live together, but want to protect their individual interests, as well as determine what rights and responsibilities each person has should the relationship end in the future. A cohabitation agreement will outline how any debts will be shared...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Mediation-arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process (ADR), also called family dispute resolution process, that uses mediation and arbitration to try to resolve legal issues without going to court. Join Leanne Townsend and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Can a spouse be compensated for domestic violence? Does a single incident vs. a history of abuse factor in to the judge's decision? Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss whether or not a spouse can be compensated for domestic violence. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email:...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss what you should do if your ex is depleting assets. Steve Benmor Website: www.benmor.com Email: steve@benmor.com Instagram: @stevebenmor Leanne Townsend Website: www.leannetownsend.ca Instagram: @leannetownsendlife Tune in to Divorce Explained with...

Can secret recordings be effective evidence in litigation? We live in an era where cell phones and GPS devices are everywhere, and where conversations can be recorded with the touch of a finger. Can these surreptitious recordings be used as evidence in Family Law? Join @leannetownsendlife and I on this week's episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss surreptitious recordings and their viabil...

One of the most common questions people ask when they separate is "who gets what in the divorce?" Divorce Law in Ontario falls under the Family Law Act, and it focuses on ensuring couples leave the marriage on relatively equal footing. However, what happens when one spouse starts depleting assets? On this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we delve into the topic what to do if your ex...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv For many families, making the shift to co-parenting after divorce can be tough. Decisions need to be made on parenting schedules, overnight visits, housing and more, all while juggling the needs of the child, the parents’ separate perceptions on the needs of the child, and societal norms. On this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we del...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, we break down the role of emails in divorce. In today’s society, digital communication is often the primary point of contact between spouses after they separate. How can it be used as evidence in court, or influence the judge’s assessment of your case? Can emails, texts and social media communic...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv How can your vaccination status affect your parenting schedule and decisions in family court? This week on Divorce Explained, we engage with the topic of Covid-19, vaccinations and family law. What happens when one or both parents decide not to get vaccinated, and can the state intervene in these decisions during divorce proceedings? Have...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv What happens when someone with a cognitive impairment is manipulated into marriage? These are complicated legal cases, but extremely important to understand. On this week’s episode, we explain the legal concepts associated with predatory marriages. How does the law differentiate between the mental capacity to marry, and the capacity to sig...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv Can you collect child support from the estate of a deceased person? Are you allowed to sue for unpaid child support as an adult? How far back can you go? This week on Divorce Explained, we look at a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case in which a mother sought retroactive child support from the father’s estate. We compare and contrast this...

Book your Divorce Strategy Session: https://bit.ly/3zmjUxv What happens when you separate with your partner, but you were never legally married? On this week’s episode, we discuss your legal rights in a common law relationship. We tackle issues such as division of assets, equalization of net value and finances, child and spousal support and questions around parenting and custody. What’s the differ...