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šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ Soft Landing Divorce Podcast is about helping separating couples—whether just starting the journey or already stuck in the Divorce Industrial Complex—find a clearer, kinder path forward. Hosted by Sarah Bates, Certified Divorce Specialist and creator of Naked Divorce Filer by DTSW, and Ken Maynard, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Family Mediator, the show blends Sarah’s practical legal know‑how with Ken’s Soft Landing Divorce Settlement Method. Together, they cut through confusion, demystify the process, and show couples how to avoid costly legal battles. Each episode features roundtable discussions that share proven settlement strategies, tools, and support resources. Listeners will learn how to simplify paperwork, reduce conflict, and create sustainable agreements with dignity and confidence. With new episodes every Tuesday and occasional bonus drops, the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast offers straight, plain‑talk guidance that helps you move forward without the chaos. Follow now so you never miss an episode

Episodes

October 21, 2025 • 11 mins
Applicant vs Respondent: Navigating Divorce Roles in Canadian Family Law

Demystify the crucial roles of applicant and respondent in Canadian divorce proceedings and discover how these designations impact your family law journey. From initiating a case to responding effectively, this episode explores rights, duties, and common misconceptions to help you navigate divorce with confidence and clarity. Whether you're filing for divorce ...

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Demystifying Spousal Support in Ontario: Calculations, Guidelines, and Real-World Insights

Navigating spousal support in Ontario doesn't have to be overwhelming—discover how the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) simplify the process for separating couples. Dive into practical formulas for calculating payments, whether child support is involved or not, and learn key factors like income disparity, marriage length, and financ...

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Navigating Pet Custody in Divorce: Beyond Pets as Property

Discover how pet custody disputes are shaking up family court reform, with pets as property often leading to emotional heartbreak in divorce pet disputes. In this eye-opening episode, explore why Ontario family law treats pet ownership in divorce like dividing furniture, and learn about mediation for pets as a smarter path to shared pet custody and pet guardianship. Uncover...

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September 30, 2025 • 23 mins
Unlocking Amicable Divorce: Mastering Mediation Ground Rules for a Smoother Separation

Discover how setting clear mediation ground rules can transform a painful divorce into a respectful transition, saving time, money, and emotional stress. Dive into proven strategies that prioritize future goals, mutual dignity, and children's well-being, making divorce mediation a powerful alternative to courtroom battles. Whether you're explorin...

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September 9, 2025 • 19 mins
Learning from Failures: Guide to a Successful Parenting Plan

Discover how turning divorce mistakes into powerful lessons can transform your approach to co-parenting and child custody. In this eye-opening episode, experts share insights on crafting comprehensive parenting plans that prioritize child well-being, reduce conflict, and embrace mediation benefits over high-conflict divorce battles. Explore long-term parenting plans, join...

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No-Fault Divorce in Canada: Achieving a Soft Landing Without the Blame

Discover how no-fault divorce in Canada transforms the separation process into a smoother, less confrontational journey, focusing on marriage breakdown rather than finger-pointing. Dive into the pros and cons, from reducing conflict and costs to debating its impact on society and families. Whether you're exploring uncontested divorce options or seeking a compass...

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Buying a New Home During Separation: Avoid Hidden Legal Fees and Protect Your Matrimonial Home

Navigating the urge to buy a new home during separation can feel like a fresh start, but rushing in without a solid separation agreement and full financial disclosure might turn your dream oasis into marital property subject to division. In this episode, experts dive into the biggest misconceptions about purchasing property amid divorce, ...

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Mastering BIFF Response: Staying Positive in Tough Conversations During Divorce

Discover how the BIFF response can transform challenging conversations with ex-partners into productive exchanges, especially in high-conflict divorce proceedings and co-parenting relationships. This powerful communication tool for hostility helps you respond to hostile comments by maintaining boundaries, acknowledging feelings, and providing construct...

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Exploring Child Support Alternatives: Beyond Financial Obligations

Discover innovative ways to support your children during divorce that go beyond traditional child support payments. Dive into non-financial strategies, emotional backing, and mediation options that prioritize your child's well-being while navigating co-parenting challenges. Whether dealing with limited resources or seeking amicable agreements, this episode reveals p...

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Rethinking ā€œLawyering Upā€

Facing divorce often leads people to lawyer up immediately, but what if there's a smarter way to navigate divorce proceedings? Discover why starting with a mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) can help you maintain control, gain financial clarity, and reduce animosity in divorce and separation. This episode explores how prioritizing finances and children over hasty legal battles leads t...

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Navigating the Dual Nature of Divorce: Emotional and Legal Aspects

Divorce isn't just a legal battle—it's a profound emotional journey filled with stages of grief like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Discover how poor emotional management can lead to skyrocketing legal costs, endless arguments, and unnecessary court battles over child custody and asset division. Join us as we explore the smart divorce approac...

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Break Free from the Divorce Industrial Complex Trap

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 le...

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Rethinking the Legal Battlefield: Towards a More Humane Approach to Divorce Hosted by Ken Maynard, CDFA and Accredited Family Mediator Featuring the Foundational Episode That Sparked the Soft Landing Podcast

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 l...

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What Should We Tell the Children? Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Guest Dr. Joan Kelly A Milestone in Divorce Education

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 charge...

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July 15, 2025 • 57 mins

Tell the Children

šŸ’¬ Thanks for Listening Ken Maynard Thank you for joining us on the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast, where we believe that separation can be a starting point—not just an end. With the right support, you can navigate this transition with dignity, clarity, and a vision for your future. I’m Ken Maynard, Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and founder of Divorce the Smartway. I help...
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    Redefining Divorce: A Kinder Path Forward Hosted by Deborah Moskovich with guest John Schuman From Conflict to Compassion: The Power of Alternative Dispute Resolution

    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 batt...

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    The Shared Custody Experience: A New Chapter in Divorce Education Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Guest Researcher Denise Whitehead An Achievement Episode and Foundational Moment for the Soft Landing Podcast

    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 ...

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    Forgiveness as a Path to Healing: A Smarter Way Forward After Divorce Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Guest Dr. Mark Rye Milestone Episode in Divorce Education—A Predecessor to the Soft Landing Podcast

    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. Ma...

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    Recognizing the Signs: A Smarter, More Empathetic Approach to Divorce Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck Featuring Insights from the Pioneering Voice Behind The Smart Divorce

    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. ...

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    Reimagining Divorce with Intelligence, Empathy, and Empowerment Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Special Guest Judge Lynn Toler A Milestone Episode in Divorce Education

    Welcome to a defining moment in divorce discourse. In this groundbreaking episode of The Smart Divorce on Divorce Source Radio, we’re honored to host Judge Lynn Toler, former municipal court judge and longtime host of the iconic television seri...

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