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July 28, 2021
Divorce and separation is hard. But, regardless of how you feel emotionally, there is a laundry list of professionals you need to contact when you separate from your spouse. People often forget but your insurance broker is one person you w
July 20, 2021
Daren Givoque and Tina Murray are joined again this week with Melissa Lafreniere. Melissa is a psychotherapist, parent coordinator, and owner of True North Mediation – Child-Focused Divorce Mediation and Consulting. Melissa coaches her clie
July 13, 2021
Melissa Lafreniere is a psychotherapist, parent coordinator, and owner of True North Mediation – Child-Focused Divorce Mediation and Consulting. She joins our hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray to discuss setting yourself up for the best s
July 6, 2021
Part 2 of the conversation with Jake Purdy and Zelena van der Leeden, certified divorce coaches and the owners of Divorce Management. They continue their discussion with Darren and Tina, elaborating on the six biggest mistakes people will o
June 29, 2021
Jake Purdy and Zelena van der Leeden are certified divorce coaches and the owners of Divorce Management. They join Darren and Tina for a 2 part live recording on the ins and outs of divorce coaching, who they are, and how they help their cl
June 15, 2021
Cindy Stibbard joins our hosts Daren and Tina to discuss changing the experience of divorce.
June 9, 2021
More and more people these days are choosing to live together before marriage.
June 8, 2021
Part 2 from Clean Break’s first Facebook Live Recording.
June 1, 2021
Part 1 of 2 from Clean Break’s first Facebook Live Recording.
May 18, 2021
Nathalie Picard joins our cohosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray to chat about mediation and alternatives to “traditional” divorce.
May 11, 2021
*The audio in this episode is a bit choppy in some areas – our best efforts have been made to accommodate for this*
May 3, 2021
When you are struggling through a separation or divorce, it can be a good idea to talk to a trained professional who can help you process the many difficult emotions that come with a relationship that is ending, and help you transition into
April 28, 2021
There are many reasons why people get divorced in Canada. According to a poll by the Bank of Montreal 68 per cent of those surveyed say fighting over money caused dissolution of their marriage. Other reasons include infidelity, falling out
April 20, 2021
Amber Denis is the owner of Equi-Soul and is a certified Equine Assisted Personal Development Coach and Facilitator. She sits down with Daren Givoque & Tina Murray to discuss the incredible benefits of equine therapy, and how horses can hel
April 14, 2021
There are many decisions that need to be made once a couple has decided to end their relationship. Contrary to popular belief there several options to choose from for couples that want to stay out of court and resolve things as smoothly and
April 13, 2021
Cathy Sheppard of Sheppard & Associates Ltd. returns to Clean Break alongside Daren & Tina to provide insight into the world of taxes and the Canada Revenue Agency. When is the recommended time to inform the CRA that you are separating and
April 7, 2021
22 Things to talk to about with you Significant Other
March 31, 2021
The Family Law Group at LMR Lawyers are proud to partner with Divorce Straight Talk to present seminars to the public about divorce and separation.
March 17, 2021
Written by Divorce Professional Pamela George
March 10, 2021
Life is busy and keeping on top of everything can be difficult at the best of times. Carving out time for self-care is important for everyone but it is even more essential when going through a major life change like separation or divorce. H
February 5, 2021
Written by Divorce Professional Pamela George
February 3, 2021
Sharyn Hillier from Hill Life Financial joins Daren & Tina on the Clean Break Podcast to talk about what’s important to you, advise on navigating divorce and insurance, taking care of the kids and who really owns the policy during a divorce
January 27, 2021
We all have a dialogue that plays in our head. During stressful times this dialogue can either get in the way or help you cope. The problem for most of us is that our inner voice can be highly critical. And this can be exacerbated when you’
January 27, 2021
Pamela George from Pamela George Financial Literacy sits down with Daren Givoque & Tina Murray about the struggles of sole proprietorship during the beginning of the pandemic, dipping into her own emergency fund, taking her own advise, seei
January 20, 2021
Jennifer Reynolds from Fresh Legal is our guest this week on the DivorceNet podcast, Clean Break, with hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray!We talk about working with families through a divorce without stepping into the courtroom, with media
January 13, 2021
The discussion dives right into litigation versus mediation and collaborative law, and how it all works with Tanya from Parker Wallace Family Law. Daren and Tina loved the discussion about family law with Tanya, talking about the difference
December 23, 2020
The DivorceNet team sits down and chats candidly about what the group really means to them, their favourite moments over the years and what they look forward to with the group following the difficult year of 2020.
December 16, 2020
On this week’s Clean Break Episode Daren & Tina chat with Melissa Lafreniere, Psychotherapist and Mediator. Melissa also works in collaborative law with families with Alt Divorce. Her practice focuses on the children and how to support them
December 9, 2020
Author, Adam Mills, sits down with Clean Break hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray to talk about navigating the hot market as a realtor, selling your home or buying in this kind of market and talking candidly about his new book, “Navigating
November 4, 2020
Selling your house can be overwhelming at the best of times. Putting your family home on the market because of a separation or divorce is another can of worms. During the divorce process tensions are running high and stress can be at it’s m
October 28, 2020
When a person or couple starts looking into divorce it is hard to know where to turn. It is commonplace to have a lawyer or mediator handle the legal aspects of the divorce and ensure that the division of assets are equitable and fair. Whil
October 14, 2020
Budgets are important no matter what life stage you are at. Any financial adviser, accountant or even your own mother will tell you that having an idea about what your expenses are and where your money is going is imperative to ensuring fin
October 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how we live and work. With the stay at home order in late March, many couples chose to self-isolate together, rather than spending months apart.
September 23, 2020
Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes.
September 9, 2020
There are many things to consider when going through a divorce. It is a major life change that is emotionally charged, making decisions about the future even more difficult.
August 26, 2020
Dividing assets can be a tricky business when it comes to divorce. Throwing a savings account that affects your child’s future into the mix can make things even more complicated. RESPs are a great way to save for your child’s education but
August 12, 2020
Talking about money is not an easy thing when it comes to relationships. It becomes especially complicated when two people have different ideas about money or one has more than the other. When a couple is ready to take the next step by gett
July 29, 2020
Financial problems are the leading cause of relationship breakdown. In fact, a Bank of Montreal poll found that fighting over money was the top reason for divorce among Canadians, even ahead of infidelity. A recent BDO Canada poll found tha
July 13, 2020
One of the key steps in the divorce process is finding a new place to live. Once you and your partner have decided to split you will probably be wanting to find your own place sooner rather than later.
June 3, 2020
Beth and Rob are back on the Clean Break Podcast with hosts Daren & Tina to talk about Stress Safe Self Defence course and how this program is for everyone. Beth and Rob get real about how this program can change a person, help them feel em
May 27, 2020
Cynthia Squire from Lister- Beaupré Lawyers is here on the podcast with Daren & Tina to discuss what’s happening with courtrooms, divorce cases and more as we continue through COVID and navigate what’s open and not during the legal process.
May 20, 2020
Cindy Little from Health 2 Wealth is here on the Clean Break Podcast to talk with Daren & Tina about stress management and tools to help reduce your stress by going over her ‘go-to’ tool, SENATORS. We talk about sleep, tryptophan, and so mu
May 13, 2020
When it comes to reducing stress, there isn’t one solution. Many factors come into play. Here is an acronym that explains some of the things you can work on to reduce your stress.
May 13, 2020
Jim Jeffcott from Low Murchison Radnoff LLP joins Tina & Daren today to discuss collaborative law, how it can be cost-effective for the divorcing parties, helping them communicate together (whether they agree or not) and work outside of the
May 7, 2020
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Webinar hosted by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) that discussed the impact COVID-19 is having on business valuations. The panelists included ASA’s, ABV’s, CBV’s and CFA’s and one of the
May 6, 2020
Our guest today is Katie Cassidy, a Registered Psychotherapist from the Kemptville Stress Relief Centre, and she’s with us to sit down and share what she is seeing as a therapist through Covid-19, and provides some advice to couples that ma
April 29, 2020
Vickie Townson from Life’s New Chapter Coaching is on the Clean Break Podcast today to chat about grey divorce, how to work through a mid-life divorce and how a coach can help you through this difficult time.
April 22, 2020
Rob & Beth Andress from Street Safe Self Defence Training sit down with Daren Givoque and Tina Murray about self-defence, making sure you are ready for anything and protecting yourself if you are ever put into a position of surprise.
April 15, 2020
Clean Break hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray talk with Wendy Embleton from EXIT Reality about buying and selling your home during COVID-19, the way the transactions have changed and how to navigate the market during this crisis.
April 8, 2020
Daren Givoque and Tina Murray sit down with Pamela George, Financial Literacy, to talk about thinking about an emergency fund, setting up a budget for the next 90 days, concentrating on the essentials (food, bills, etc).
April 1, 2020
Clean Break hosts Daren & Tina welcome Jackie Schoemaker Holmes, PhD to the podcast today! Jackie focuses on helping women and mothers to reclaim their time, helping them prioritize and recentre themselves in their lives.
April 1, 2020
Co-parenting with your ex can be stressful at the best of times, especially if you don’t particularly get along. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many parents to wonder what the protocol is if they share parenting with their ex or if they h
March 25, 2020
Many people who have been divorced these days go on to remarry. While some remain cautious about entering into a new serious relationship, others may have the view that, this time around, they have found the perfect partner and they don’t n
March 11, 2020
Getting a divorce can be very isolating and lonely. Not only are you loosing someone who you thought would be your lifelong partner, but your entire social group may change as well. Friends who you made as a couple may choose sides or keep
March 4, 2020
Cindy Little joins hosts Daren Givoque & Tina Murray to chat about how important self-care is, especially through separation and divorce. Sleep, getting away from distractions and the benefits of working out to help supercharge your body a
February 26, 2020
Hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray sit down with Pennsylvania attorney & divorce coach, Anthony Bompiani and to break down some great programs that Anthony offers to individuals going through a divorce, personal experience and his path to
February 26, 2020
Living together during the divorce/separation process is far from ideal, but it is something that many couples are doing for many reasons. Maybe you need the money from the sale of the matrimonial home to afford two residences. Maybe you wa
February 12, 2020
There are many people that you need to have in your corner while going through divorce. Legal support is something you will want to consider early as a good lawyer will be able to walk you through divorce process and prepare you for what to
January 22, 2020
If you are going through a particularly rocky phase in your relationship it is not uncommon for the thought of divorce to creep in. No one enjoys feeling at odds with their partner and, depending on the situation, divorce may seem like an e
January 15, 2020
Recently divorced, Tina’s good friend Jen joins us to talk about her cohabitation prenup, the process and difficulties that can come up through her divorce. Tina brings up the hard questions… what went wrong?
January 8, 2020
Darren Ladouceur with us from Sunlife Financial today! We talk about the bones of financial planning around divorce and the holidays. Budgeting is scary, we hate it but it’s a bit different during the divorce. Especially during the holidays
January 8, 2020
The new year is a time to look towards the future and many people mark the occasion by making new years resolutions. If you are going through a divorce or separation the holidays were likely a very challenging time and it can be difficult t
November 19, 2019
It’s true. Premarital or cohabitation agreements are not an easy topic to bring up with your partner, especially if you have recently been engaged and are soon looking forward to declaring your love for one other in front of all your family
November 15, 2019
What’s the point of having a co-operative parenting relationship with your ex?
September 25, 2019
Healthy, planned snacks for on the go. Digestion and how to feed your body through a stressful time including foods to help you through anxiety.
September 18, 2019
Daren Givoque and Tina Murray sit down with Jim Jeffcott and open up with some great questions!
September 16, 2019
Going through separation and divorce can wreak havoc on your health.
September 11, 2019
In this week’s episode of Clean Break, Daren GIvoque and Tina Murray chat with Jim Jeffcott about the cost associated with divorce, collaborative law and if the other spouse can be placed with the ‘divorce bill’.
August 22, 2019
The most important aspect of any intimate relationship is trust. When you’ve agreed to be exclusive, intimate partners, there are assumptions that govern that relationship.
August 15, 2019
Divorce is a huge life transition. It can be difficult to envision what your life will be like without your ex once the divorce is finalized. What are your goals, hopes and dreams for the future? How can you make them happen?
July 31, 2019
What happens if your ex goes into debt after your separate?
July 24, 2019
Can you be best friends with your ex-spouse?
July 18, 2019
July 17, 2019
Divorce is disruptive to every part of life. It is emotionall, physically and financially draining and it is not uncommon for a person to come out the other side of the process unsure of how to move forward.
July 10, 2019
CLEAN BREAK: Mortgages and Divorce with Chad Robinson
July 10, 2019
Moving is a very common part of divorce. Often a matrimonial home must be sold as part of the settlement and both parties need to decide on another place to live. This can be complicated especially if kids are involved. What if one party wa
July 3, 2019
Spousal support is one of the most contentious and complicated aspects of divorce. There are many factors that play into how much support one spouse owes the other once the divorce has been settled. In court proceedings it is often up to a
June 26, 2019
Working out financials can be tricky when going through the divorce process. If you have been with your spouse for a while it is likely that you have shared debts, expenses and even shared bank accounts. Many couples choose to merge finance
June 26, 2019
Accounting at a whole new level with Rick Evans – Part II
June 21, 2019
CLEAN BREAK: Accounting at a whole new level with Rick Evans
June 19, 2019
It may be surprising but professionals in Canada are saying that more and more millennials are signing prenups (called marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements in by professionals in Canada) before getting married or cohabiting.
June 13, 2019
Real Estate and Divorce with Wendy Embleton
June 12, 2019
Before starting down the path of valuing your business, it is important for the client and business valuator to have a good understanding of why the business is being valued. There are many reason why you may need to determine the value of
June 5, 2019
Sexy Saturday with Cindy Little
June 5, 2019
Getting divorced is not only extremely emotionally draining but it can also be a huge financial stress. Depending on your situation divorce proceedings can be very expensive, not to mention that fact that you no longer have another person t
June 1, 2019
Weddings produce a lot of objects — dress, rings, album, guestbook, gifts, decor. After a divorce these can carry an unexpected emotional charge. There is no single right answer for what to do with them.
June 1, 2019
Discernment counselling is a short-term process — typically one to five sessions — designed for couples where one spouse is leaning towards divorce and the other is hoping to save the marriage.
June 1, 2019
Some separations come as a complete surprise to one spouse. The mismatch in information — financial, emotional, legal — at the start of the conversation is a major source of conflict in the months that follow.
June 1, 2019
Travel with children after a separation introduces a few extra steps. Travel-consent letters, custody-order copies, and clear communication with your co-parent prevent most border issues before they happen.
June 1, 2019
Going through a divorce is, among other things, a sustained productivity problem. There is paperwork, scheduling, financial reconstruction, parenting logistics, and emotional admin all happening at once.
June 1, 2019
Canadian family law professionals see the same patterns repeatedly. The five most commonly cited reasons clients give for ending a marriage:
June 1, 2019
The lawyer is essential, but they aren't the whole team. Three other roles round out the core group most clients benefit from.
June 1, 2019
For people in the middle of a separation, Valentine's Day can land hard. A few tips for getting through it.
June 1, 2019
Old holiday traditions can be painful in the first year after a separation. Building new ones is a way to take some of the power out of the old patterns.
June 1, 2019
Life is busy and self-care often slips first when things get hard. Three practices that hold up across the early months of separation.
June 1, 2019
A short guide to the apps and tools that make co-parenting after a separation less painful: shared calendars, expense-tracking tools, communication apps designed specifically for separated parents, and the parts of regular tools (like Googl
June 1, 2019
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June 1, 2019
Legally and practically, separation and divorce are not the same thing. Some rights and obligations crystallise on the date of separation; others on the date of divorce. Tax filings, property claims, and benefit eligibility can all turn on
June 1, 2019
On this episode, Daren Givoque and guest host Megan Cumming talk with Life Coach Vickie Townson about making life changes and moving forward after separation or divorce.
June 1, 2019
Telling your children about a separation is the conversation most parents lose sleep over. A few principles help.