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.
Episodes
140 episodes
Psychedelics, Trauma & Divorce
You’ve left the relationship. But what if the trauma hasn’t left you?For people who have experienced intimate partner abuse, a traumatic marriage or a painful divorce, “moving on” can feel far more complicated than those two words sugge...
Planning for Tomorrow: Family Law & Long-Term Care
Divorce planning is not only about dividing what a family has today. It also requires thinking carefully about what tomorrow may bring.This week on Divorce Explained, we welcome Raymond Lavine, MBA, CLTC, for an important conversation a...
Thinking About Separation? Start Here.
Thinking About Separation? Start Here.Separation can feel overwhelming, and most people don’t know what they should be doing before they begin the process.What should you know before making major decisions? What information shou...
The Bank of Mom & Dad: Gift, Loan or Divorce Disaster?
The “Bank of Mom and Dad” has helped countless young couples get into the housing market.But when that couple separates, a question that once seemed simple can become a major legal and financial fight:Was the money a gift or was...
Back from Kelowna: What Every Family Lawyer Should Know
In this episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne sits down with Steve to unpack his experience attending Canada's prestigious National Family Law Program in Kelowna a conference that brings together the country's leading family lawyers, judges, aca...
Can You Trust AI in Court?
Artificial intelligence is transforming the practice of law but it also comes with significant professional responsibilities.Join us on this week’s episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss a recent Ontario case in which a lawyer was di...
What to Look for When Reviewing or Challenging a Professional Valuation
When do you actually need a professional valuation in a divorce and when might you be spending money unnecessarily?This week on Divorce Explained, we’re joined by Matt Springer, ASA (BV), ARM, ABV, to talk about professional valuations a...
Why Mediation Works and When it Absolutely Doesn't
Is mediation the best path through divorce? And when is it simply not the right fit?In this episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve take an honest, unscripted look at one of the most effective and often misunderstood tools in fami...
Why Would Taylor Swift Have a Prenup?
What would happen if Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce walked into an Ontario family lawyer's office to draft a prenup?In this episode of the Divorce Explained Podcast, Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend use one of the world's most talked-abo...
Coercive Control + Intimate Partner Violence: A Story of One Person
In this episode, family lawyers Leanne Townsend and Steve Benmor explore one of the most difficult realities in family law: allegations of coercive control and intimate partner violence involving respected professionals, community leaders, and ...
Perimenopause and Divorce: The Conversation We Need to Be Having
In this episode of Divorce Explained, Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend tackle a topic that is rarely discussed but affects millions of families: the connection between perimenopause and divorce.Perimenopause is a natural stage o...
Unpacking Ahluwalia: What the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision Means for Family Law
New Podcast Episode: Supreme Court of Canada Creates the New Tort of Intimate Partner ViolenceA landmark decision from the Supreme Court of Canada is set to change family law across the country.In this episode, Steve Benmor and ...
Divorce Explained: How to Avoid Common Financial Mistakes in Divorce Settlements
Divorce doesn’t have to destroy your financial future.In this episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne Townsend and Steve Benmor are joined by financial advisor Brett Bernstein, CEO of XML Financial Group, to break down the most common (and...
Real Estate & Mortgage Pitfalls To Avoid During Divorce
🏠 Divorce + the family home can be a financial minefield.In this episode of Divorce Explained, we’re joined by Kelly Lise Murray, J.D., Harvard-educated attorney, legal scholar, and founder of DivorceThisHouse.com, to unpack the real es...
Why Do Divorcing Spouses Spend So Much Money Fighting Over Money
Why do divorcing spouses spend so much money fighting over money and is it really about the money?In this episode of Divorce Explained, we’re joined by Patrick Kilbane, attorney, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Director of the ...
Marriage Annulment - Recent Case Law
Annulments are rare—but what happens when a marriage isn’t consummated and the court is asked to undo it instead of granting a divorce?In this week’s episode of Divorce Explained, Leanne and Steve speak with family lawyers Barry...
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 Benm...
How the Housing Market Is Affecting Divorce Outcomes in Ontario
The real estate market is shifting — and it's making waves in divorce court.Decreased home values.Longer time to sell.Less equity to split.Some couples can’t even afford to separate.In this week’s episode of Divorc...
Coldplay & Cold Truths: When Cheating Hits Center Stage
INFIDELITY... on the jumbotron?!The internet can't stop talking about the viral Coldplay concert video - where one man's alleged affair played out live on the big screen.But what if this happened here in Ontario?Would it ma...
Using Parenting Time to Lower Child Support
One of the most common concerns we hear from clients is when a parent seems to seek more parenting time—not to build a stronger bond with their children, but to reduce their child support payments.It’s a sensitive and often controversial...
How to Protect Your Assets Before Getting Married
Join Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend for a brand new episode of Divorce Explained - streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedinThis week's topic: How to Protect Your Assets Before Getting MarriedWhether you're en...
Why Is Evidence Important In Divorce?
This week on Divorce Explained, join family law lawyers Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend for a powerful and informative discussion:"Why Is Evidence Important in Divorce?"From financial documents to text messages and witness testim...
Creating a Summer Co-Parenting Schedule: Tips for Smooth Transitions
Summer is here - and with it comes the challenge (and opportunity!) of planning co-parenting schedules that keep the kids happy and the transitions seamless.Whether you're navigating summer plans for the first time or looking to improve ...