Discover how the Divorce Industrial Complex traps couples in a web of greedy lawyers, hidden costs, and prolonged conflict, turning separations into financial burdens and emotional tolls. In this eye-opening episode, explore the Soft Landing Divorce Settlement Method—a mediation-focused, cost-effective divorce alternative that empowers you to guard wealth during divorce, reduce legal fees, and achieve amicable resolutions without the profit motive exploitation. Break free from disempowerment in divorce and embrace efficient resolution for better emotional well-being and peaceful co-parenting arrangements.

• The Divorce Industrial Complex creates financial burdens through high legal fees and profit-driven services, often prolonging conflict and exacerbating stress and anxiety.
• Traditional divorce fosters an adversarial nature, leading to hidden costs, emotional toll, and disempowerment, while alternatives like mediation offer financial transparency and reduced conflict.
• The Soft Landing Divorce Settlement Method promotes collaborative divorce with a neutral mediator, focusing on fair asset division, spousal support, and quicker settlements to guard wealth during divorce.
• By choosing cost-effective divorce options, couples can achieve empowerment in divorce, better family dynamics, and economic relief, avoiding the traps of greedy lawyers and bureaucratic hurdles.

Sarah Bates, Certified Divorce Specialist and founder of Naked Divorce Filer by DTSW, with over a decade in family law, helps clients navigate uncontested divorces affordably without lawyers, emphasizing clarity and dignity.

Ken Maynard, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Family Mediator, uses his Soft Landing Divorce Settlement Method to guide families through virtual mediation, prioritizing collaboration, financial insight, and amicable agreements since 2010.

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In this episode, Ken Maynard brings clarity and compassion to one of the most misunderstood elements of family law: Canada's deeply entrenched adversarial legal system. As a precursor to the Soft Landing Podcast, this episode lays critical groundwork for a smarter, more humane way forward.

Drawing on powerful metaphors and real-world insight, Ken explores:

• Why the adversarial “Coliseum” approach is so damaging to families
• The rise of collaborative law, mediation, and therapeutic jurisprudence as viable alternatives
• How the Soft Landing Method helps families escape the financial and emotional fallout of traditional litigation

This episode reframes what it means to “lawyer up,” advocating instead for a process that prioritizes mental wellness, child well-being, and financial clarity—a legacy that continues to shape divorce education today.

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This powerful episode of The Smart Divorce marks a pivotal step toward more compassionate, informed, and child-focused separation. Featuring internationally renowned psychologist and divorce expert Dr. Joan Kelly, this conversation delivers a masterclass in one of the most emotionally charged moments of divorce: telling your children.

Before the Soft Landing Podcast redefined humane separation, this episode set the standard. It's an achievement episode—a foundational conversation that reshaped how families approach divorce, emphasizing transparency, empathy, and preparation.

• Why only 5% of parents inform their children with intention—and how to change that.
• How to script age-appropriate conversations that foster stability and security.
• The three critical messages every child must hear: “It’s not your fault, we love you, and we’re still your parents.”
• What to say, what to avoid, and how to prepare when co-parenting under one roof.

Deborah and Steve’s vulnerability, coupled with Dr. Kelly’s decades of research, create a deeply moving and practical guide for parents facing one of life’s most difficult transitions. If you’re navigating divorce, this is the conversation that will change how you do it—and how your children remember it.

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Tell the Children

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In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce, recorded live at the Family Support Expo in Toronto, Deborah Moskovich welcomes seasoned family lawyer John Schuman for an eye-opening conversation on how separating couples can break away from adversarial courtroom battles. Marking an achievement in divorce education, this discussion challenges outdated assumptions—proving that divorce doesn’t have to mean destruction. It stands as a proud predecessor to the Soft Landing Podcast, setting the stage for more humane and thoughtful separations. What makes this episode uniquely impactful?

• An empathetic breakdown of litigation vs. ADR—why court may be the worst option for your family.
• Real-world examples of how mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law offer agency, privacy, and peace.
• Key insights into protecting children’s well-being while preserving dignity on both sides.

Whether you're navigating a separation or guiding others through one, this conversation will leave you with tools, hope, and the affirmation that a smarter, softer landing is possible.

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In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce, we take a profound step forward in reshaping how we understand the real-world impact of divorce on children—especially those who live within shared custody arrangements. This episode stands as an early forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast, marking an educational pivot toward empathy, research-driven insight, and true child-centered divorce planning.

Our featured guest, Denise Whitehead—lawyer, social scientist, and PhD in Family Relations—shares groundbreaking research on how young adults reflect on their experiences growing up in shared custody homes. The episode brings to life not only academic findings but also deeply personal, often tearful stories from the children themselves.

• Insights from adult children who navigated complex custody dynamics and still emerged with strength, clarity, and purpose.
• What children really feel about the fairness, transitions, and emotional labor involved in shared custody.
• How parenting plans must evolve as children grow—emotionally, socially, and developmentally.

It’s a compelling call to listen differently—not just to each other as co-parents, but to our children, who are often silently adjusting their lives to protect us. This episode doesn't just offer information—it delivers transformation.

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This powerful episode of The Smart Divorce marks a transformative shift in how we understand and experience separation. In what can only be called a landmark conversation, host Deborah Moskovich welcomes Dr. Mark Rye, Associate Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College, whose pioneering research on forgiveness illuminates an often-overlooked but crucial part of healing.

Rather than framing forgiveness as forgetting or condoning harm, this episode reframes it as an act of personal liberation—especially vital for parents navigating life after divorce. Dr. Rye shares compelling insights into how forgiving an ex-spouse can:

• Reduce depression and enhance emotional well-being
• Improve parenting and reduce child exposure to conflict
• Change toxic dynamics by “taking back the remote control” on emotional triggers

This episode is not just another conversation—it's a foundational step toward a healthier, more compassionate post-divorce journey. It embodies the guiding philosophy that would later shape the Soft Landing Podcast, making it a must-listen for anyone ready to move forward with clarity, grace, and courage.

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In this powerful and thought-provoking achievement episode of The Smart Divorce on Divorce Source Radio, host Deborah Moskovich joins Steve Peck to explore the critical—but often overlooked—early warning signs that a spouse may be planning to divorce. Framed with compassion and wisdom, this conversation is a landmark in divorce education, laying the groundwork for what would later become the Soft Landing Podcast.

• It shines a light on the emotional and financial cues that often precede a separation—like rejigging gifts from in-laws, juggling assets, and withdrawals from joint credit lines.
• It validates the confusion, fear, and isolation people feel when blindsided by divorce.
• It emphasizes introspection, emotional readiness, and professional guidance over reactionary decisions.

• Signs that your relationship may be in quiet crisis.
• The critical role of financial awareness and self-advocacy.
• Why friends may not be the best advisors—and how a divorce consultant can provide clarity and calm.

This episode is not just a guide—it’s a compassionate companion for anyone navigating uncertainty in their marriage. It's also a pivotal moment in reshaping how we talk about divorce: with honesty, dignity, and hope.

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• 📧 Email: sarah@thesmartdivorce.com