Three Reasons to Tune in to the Divorcing Well Podcast

There’s no denying that divorce sucks, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. In fact, it can mark the beginning of a brilliant second act where you are truly living your best life. This is why I am starting the Divorcing Well podcast; to go through the journey with

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Tax Tips for Newly Separated Parents

In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has extended the deadline for filing personal income tax returns to June 1, giving newly separated people a bit more time to think about how recent changes in their marital status will impact their tax situations. There are several issues couples

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International Women’s Day. It’s Everyone’s Business.

Gender parity has a fundamental bearing on a society?s ability to thrive and prosper. Ensuring that half of the world?s talent has the opportunity to participate in the workforce has a huge impact on the growth and competitiveness of economies around the world. March 8, 2020, marks International Women?s Day

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Three Strategies for Money-Proofing Your Relationship

If you and your partner have ever had a blow-up over money, you’re not alone. There are volumes of research that show it’s a major source of conflict in many relationships. Here are three practical steps to help you overcome this problem. Different spending habits, financial dishonesty and debt can

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Marriage Story: Four Lessons for Divorcing Couples

Over the holidays, I had a chance to watch the popular movie Marriage Story, starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver as Nicole and Charlie Barber. If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to add it to your watchlist: Marriage Story is essential viewing for anyone considering or in the

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Divorce Spike in January is Real

January has the dubious distinction of being branded Divorce month and for a good reason. In the first month of each new year, I’m inundated with calls from clients who want to start the process of legally ending their marriages. In many cases, people have decided before the holidays but

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Leanne Townsend Lawyer and Divorce Coach
Leanne Townsend is a multifaceted entrepreneur and attorney experienced in the areas of family law and domestic violence. She provides a full range of family law legal services in addition to running workshops and other programs to support people as they go through divorce.

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