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Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
Whether you’re just beginning to consider separation, trying mediation, or overwhelmed with divorce litigation, you likely have many questions. Divorce Explained has the answers. Each week, co-hosts Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend cover the many questions and concerns commonly associated with divorce and separation. You’ll learn about the latest developments in family law, legal strategies you can use to support your divorce case, advice on how to mitigate the impact of divorce on your family, and more.
Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend
Does My Future Inheritance Affect My Divorce?
Does a Future Inheritance Affect My Divorce?
Inheritance can bring life-changing wealth — but what happens when divorce is also in the picture?
In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne Townsend and Steve Benmor sit down with wealth mentor Myra Salzer to unpack how inheritances—whether expected or received—affect divorce, spousal support, and financial planning.
We’ll cover:
- What Ontario law says about inheritances before and after separation
- How timing and segregation impact what’s shared (and what isn’t)
- Why spousal support and future inheritances remain a gray area
- The emotional and financial challenges of managing sudden wealth
Tune in for insights on navigating one of the most complex intersections of money, law, and family.
