Divorce Solutions powered by Westpro Mediation and Miller Law
The place to find helpful information about better ways to resolve your divorce, separation, or parenting time matters without the high conflict that creates more stress for your children and ruins your emotional and financial well-being. This show features expert guests from Family Law, Child Welfare, Therapeutic Services, Law Enforcement, Finance, Social Science, and Health and Fitness. Divorce Solutions is hosted and produced by Jamie West, a communications professional and survivor of the Family Law system in Ontario, Canada. He is a father of three and is the Principal of Westpro Mediation and Consulting, a practice dedicated to Family Mediation...
Thu, March 06, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #37 Introducing NEW PARTNERS
Send us a text When is the best time to introduce new partners to your kids and your ex? Hmmmmm. Not sure there's a clear answer to this one but most experts say don't have a new partner at all until you've sorted out the emotions of your separation. For children it's even more important that you tread very carefully as we hear from Lawyer Tracy Miller and Mediator Jamie West.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, March 06, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #36 Your expectations might be a bit unreasonable
Send us a text It can be difficult for professionals to manage client expectations especially when the client is would up emotionally and just wants it over. In this episode Jamie West and Tracy Miller discuss how important managing expectations is from the very first meeting between clients and professionals at the beginning of separation. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, March 06, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #35 What is a Parenting Coordinator?
Send us a text These professionals can help with co-parenting and communication after separation acting like a referee on parenting issues while you and your ex get used to a new normal of perhaps different parenting styles and communication styles...more in this episode with Jamie West and Tracy Miller.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, March 06, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #34 Family and Friends Often don't help.
Send us a text It sounds counter-intuitive, but when it comes to getting advice in the early stages of separation, it's best to take advice from family and friends with a skeptical ear. You see, they are all on your side, and they want to make you feel better. That means sometimes they hold back what they really think...and that's not good, as we hear from Family Mediator Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, March 05, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #33 ...Custody/Decision making the brass ring of warring parents
Send us a text When it comes to battles between separating spouses, nothing seems to get people more fired up than a battle over what used to be called Custody or as it's now called Parental Decision Making... Why? We find out from Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator Jamie West.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, March 05, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #32 ...January is DIVORCE MONTH!!
Send us a text January is Divorce month....people wait until right after the holidays to separate and then Tracy and Jamie's phone's ring off the hook.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, March 05, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #31 Vindication in Family Law...there isn't any.
Send us a text Think you'll show your ex that you're right and he's wrong? Don't hold your breath as we hear from Tracy Miller and Jamie West.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, March 05, 2025
Divorce Solutions Podcast #30. Apologies...how useful are they?
Send us a text Turns out they can be very useful to dial down the temperature and get people focussed on the best interests of their children and get their thinking forward focussed as we hear from Jamie West and Tracy Miller.... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, November 13, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast #64 Choose professionals very carefully
Send us a text In this episode of Divorce Solutions, Mediator Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller suggest that it's buyer beware when choosing a lawyer, mediator, therapist or financial expert. Being hasty can be costly. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, October 21, 2024
Divorce Solutions #63 ...Here Comes the Judge!...The Honourable John Harper
Send us a text This episode is an absolute must-listen. Retired Judge, The Honourable John Harper, joins Lawyer/Mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator and former high conflict litigant Jamie West in a full discussion about his career as a Family Court Justice in Hamilton and Brantford to his new business as a Mediator, Arbitrator and Advocacy consultant and trainer for lawyers and law firms. This man has seen and heard it all, and you will learn a great deal about how you and your ex partner could be viewed if you decide to litigate. His Honour also has a stark warning for the lawyers that some of us label "sharks" or "pit bulls".... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, October 02, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast #62 Cultural and Religious Differences
Send us a text When a couple decides to uncouple, often their cultural and religious differences become flashpoints when trying to create a parenting plan and schedule. Family traditions usually need adjusting and flexibility is very frequently required. It can be a bit tricky, but it doesn't have to be negative, as we hear from Family Mediator Jamie West and Lawyer/Mediator Tracy Miller... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, September 26, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast #61 Mediation success stories
Send us a text There are many reasons to choose a mediation process over litigation. Perhaps the greatest reason is one that is often overlooked. Faster closure and stress reduction are the top reasons ahead of the benefits of lower costs and having direct input into the decisions about your children and property that no judge can give you. More now with Laywer/Mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator Jamie West... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, September 19, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Mediation V. Litigation a cost comparison
Send us a text Separation costs money. That's a fact. How much money depends on how you approach the issues that need addressing such as parenting schedules, division and equalization of assets, child and spousal support and who will get Great Aunt Edna's antique vase. Seriously, there are a lot of financial reasons to avoid litigation if possible. Lawyers, by the way are not all hungry to go to court. The vast majority would rather not, and many are mediators themselves. What's the cost difference between Mediation and Litigation? Find out in this episode of Divorce Solutions with Mediator and Coach Jamie West and Lawyer/Mediator Tracy Miller. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, September 16, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast #59. Social Media, proceed at your own risk.
Send us a text Social media is a figurative minefield where what you post could blow up and harm you. As we hear from Lawyer/Mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator/Coach Jamie West, it makes no sense for you to do anything other than mothball your social media activities until well after your family law matter is done and dusted. Who knows, the break from social media could be good for your head too. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, June 27, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Trauma Informed Parenting with expert AJ Gajjar
Send us a text It's difficult to read the minds of children going through the divorce of their parents. We have preconceived notions about how they cope but often, especially in high-conflict divorce cases, children are subject to a long list of additional mental and emotional deficits. Is the solution to send the kids to therapy? Not really. The solution could be to work with parents to change how they parent and think , about the truly dysfunctional parent on the other side. As we hear in this episode, expert AJ Gajjar works with parents to turn their thinking about their dysfunctional ex into empowering strategies that can preserve or repair their children's emotional health. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Sun, May 26, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Parental Alienation the truth
Send us a text Family Law experts, social workers and researchers can't seem to agree on whether or not the label Parental Alienation is appropriate in high-conflict divorces and battles between warring parents over parental decision-making and parenting time. It's a lightning rod term for sure and where you fall on the debate is largely determined by your own experiences. As we hear in this episode, Family Mediator Jamie West has now openly shared that he was in fact a targeted parent of not one but two parental alienators. His ex-wife and her partner. Jamie thinks the term Parental Alienation is accurate and appropriate. His co-host Lawyer, Tracy Miller has seen and heard it all in her decades as a family lawyer and she's not sure that labels help. You can make up your own mind in this must hear episode of Divorce Solutions. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, May 15, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Myth busting about the family law system
Send us a text A must hear episode here as Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator and divorce counsellor Jamie West discuss the myths surrounding the family law system and how to manage your expectations. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Fri, April 26, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Who gets the family pet??
Send us a text The issue of where the family pet will live once a couple separates is becoming a bigger issue in society these days. In fact, the family law statutes have been update in British Columbia to reflect the importance that parties place on Fido. In this episode Family Lawyer and Mediator Tracy Miller and Family Mediator and Coach Jamie West try to put a leash on the issue with no muzzles. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, April 11, 2024
Divorce Solutions-How to manage your money after divorce
Send us a text Separation and Divorce cost money. The amount depends on which process you choose to get it done. Alternative dispute resolution processes such as Family Mediation, Arbitration or Collaborative Law all cost far less than litigation. So what's the best route to follow after it's all said and done and the financial issues have settled? In this episode Family Mediator Jamie West chats with Melissa MacLean who's a professional financial planner with IG Wealth Management in London Ontario, Canada. Melissa offers us some solutions to answer that question. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, April 03, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Dividing net family property with guest Angelina Macri
Send us a text Dividing up the "business" of marriage can seem overwhelming and frightening. Things like the matrimonial home are subject to different rules for division at separation than say an RRSP, pension or antique car or cottage. The good news is that with some careful consideration and planning a lot of headaches can be avoided. It's really all about being or getting, organized as we hear from lawyer and mediator Angelina Macri in conversation with your hosts, Lawyer/mediator Tracy Miller and family mediator Jamie West. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Fri, March 01, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-How to deal with a Narcissistic Ex
Send us a text The words Narcissist and Gaslighting are two of the most overused and common words in society today. The truth is we do live in a much more self-centred society these days, but not everyone we believe is a Narcissist is truly one by the clinical standards of the DSM. However, if it walks like, talks like and acts like a narcissist, there's a very good chance, regardless of formal diagnoses, that the person IS, in fact, a narcissist. About 20 percent of divorce cases involve at least one party who is narcissistic sometimes both parties are and sometimes one party and their new partner display these very harmful characteristics and make life literal hell for their children and the stable ex who just wants to move on... In this episode Jamie shares a bit about his own traumatizing 9 year journey in dealing with a narcissisitic ex. Together with lawyer Tracy Miller and Divorce Coach Dawn Shandley the truth about narcissistic exes in revealed. Here's a hint..they never stop but you can stop them if you know how. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Tue, February 20, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Divorce Coaching
Send us a text Tracy and Jamie speak with lawyer turned Divorce coach and Mediator Dominique Laundry… Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Tue, February 20, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-How divorce coaching can help you get organized
Keeping calm cool and collected is hard to do when overwhelmed with emotions and the pile of decisions you are about to make. In this episode Tracy Miller and Jamie West welcome Dominique Laundry, a lawyer turned coach and mediator. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Mon, February 12, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Mortgage broker advice on financing after separation
Send us a text Nothing strikes fear in people settling financial issues after separation, like what happens with the marital home and where my next home will be? In this episode, Tracy Miller and Jamie West welcome veteran Mortgage Broker Julie Brenneman as their guest to help sort out some of the questions you might have. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, February 05, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Real Estate issues and selling the marital home
Send us a text On this episode, Tracy Miller and Jamie West welcome special guest David Lapointe from Century 21 Real Estate to discuss the ins and outs of selling the marital home after separation. It might seem straightforward, but like many things, it might not be, depending on the circumstances. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, January 31, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast...The Challenge of Choice with special guest Richard Fast
Send us a text Richard Fast is an expert on thinking. He's the creator of the wildly popular game Mindtrap, which has sold millions worldwide. The number of decisions you must make during separation and divorce can be overwhelming. That's why it's crucial to understand how your mind works to make better decisions than simply acting out of impulse or a "feeling" that the decision is sound. As Jamie West and Tracy Miller discover in this episode, much more goes into decision-making than we know. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, January 29, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast...What exactly happens at a Mediation ??
Send us a text The mysterious Family Mediation session will be much less mysterious after you listen to this episode wherein Tracy Miller and Jamie West paint a picture of a much more productive and cost-effective way to approach your separation. Jamie even delves into some personal information that should serve as a wake-up call to anyone with a scorched-earth mentality around divorce. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, January 15, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-After the Holiday season...now what? First steps to divorce.
Send us a text Waiting til the holidays are over for the sake of the kids is a common philosophy for separating couples. But once the January bills arrive and the decorations are put away, you are faced with what to do as the first step in separating from your partner. In this episode, Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator Jamie West discuss what your first steps should be. You will likely be surprised at the answers. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Tue, January 09, 2024
Divorce Solutions Podcast-How to make better use of court time.
Send us a text Jamie West and Tracy Miller discuss how to make better use of court time if you find yourself in litigation over your family law matter. Here's a suggestion...try not to use Court at all and you'll save a lot of time, money and stress. But...if you are going that route then have a listen. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, August 21, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Jamie and Tracy's Self Care Check-In
Send us a text How are you doing? Really? Ok. If you've listened to the various episodes of Divorce Solutions, you know how strongly we feel about self-care. There's a reason emergency airline protocols require you to place the oxygen mask over your face first before helping others. The same applies to separation. You cannot think properly or help your children through this challenging time unless you retain as much of your well-being as possible. Separation and Divorce are on par with the experience of someone dying. Some would say it's even worse... Family Mediator and Lawyer Tracy Miller has some thoughts to help you along with Family Mediator Jamie West, who's been there... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, August 14, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Holiday Parenting Schedule Help
Send us a text Aside from decision-making and parenting time, nothing creates more conflict in separating couples than setting up a holiday parenting schedule. That's why it's essential to nail things down in writing so everything is clear regarding expectations from both sides. As we hear from Family Mediator Jamie West and Lawyer and Family Mediator Tracy Miller, you must accept that things will not be the same as before decoupling. Still, as long as you stay child focussed and keep your emotions in check, it shouldn't be too big a challenge to resolve... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, August 07, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Your perception of time might be warped
Send us a text When you're decoupling, as seems to be the buzzword these days, all you want is to get it all done and dusted as fast as possible. Well, how possible is fast? Not very, is the answer. Regardless of the dispute resolution path you choose (and we strongly encourage Mediation or Collaborative dispute resolution), it will not be all over within a few days or few weeks. At best it will take a few months. Choose litigation, and you're looking at years! Courts are backlogged, and many professionals have longer wait lists coming out of the recent pandemic. Despair not, because how you approach settling your family matters can still save you a great deal of time vs the alternative of litigation. More in this episode of Divorce Solutions with Lawyer Tracy Miller and Family Mediator Jamie West. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, July 31, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Communicating Positively and Effectively
Send us a text Whether with your ex or with your legal advocate or any other professional connected to your family law matter, communicating positively and effectively is critically important. It can save you a lot of stress, time and money as we hear from veteran family lawyer and mediator Tracy Miller and Mediator and Coach Jamie West. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Fri, July 21, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast- Mediate! ...don't litigate! a review.
Send us a text Family Mediation is growing in popularity for a good reason, it saves time, money, stress and allows decoupling parties to maintain control over the decisions they make about the parenting of the children and their property. Why hand all of that over to a judge who is a perfect stranger? The only people who should litigate are high conflict parties but with some professional help even those who are high conflict can learn to change their mindset that will allow for a mediated resolution to their family issues. That's the message from Certified Family Mediator Jamie West and Family Lawyer and Mediator Tracy Miller in this episode. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Tue, April 25, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Common Law relationships and the law
Send us a text In this episode, the myths surrounding common-law relationships and separation are discussed. As with most issues in Family Law, the specifics surrounding each family's circumstances determine how the case will resolve. As we hear again from veteran Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach and Mediator Jamie West, alternative forms of dispute resolution are the way to go whether you live common-law or are married. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, April 17, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Managing Expectations with the help of a Parenting Coordinator
Send us a text In this episode, we welcome back Parenting Coordinator Annette Katchaluba of By Peaceful Waters. Annette says one of the challenges of helping parents and children going through a separation is managing everyone's expectations, including time management and what is realistic emotionally and practically as "the new normal" takes root. This is one episode you shouldn't skip over as we hear from Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Mon, April 10, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-When is it safe to introduce a new romantic partner to your children?
Send us a text It's something that separated parents often consider when getting involved with a new romantic interest. It's also something separated parents fail to consider when someone new comes along. When is the best time to introduce your new romantic interest or partner to your kids? It depends, as we hear now from Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West and Family Lawyer Tracy Miller. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, March 30, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-What is a Parenting Coordinator?
Send us a text In this episode we meet Annette Katchaluba who is a social worker and practicing Parenting Coordinator. These professionals can often help parents sort out the confusion and conflict, resolving important and emotional family matters that litigation simply cannot. Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West get right to the heart of how useful a parenting coordinator can be not only in helping achieve resolution but saving stress and money. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Tue, February 21, 2023
Divorce Solution Podcast- Family and Friends often don't help
Send us a text When it comes to separation and divorce, family and friends often mean well and are often anxious to help you make decisions but the truth is you should pause before accepting often unsolicited advice. Family and friends simply cannot be objective and almost always do not have all of the information on which to advise you anyway let alone the expertise to do so. Every marriage is different. Every separation is different. As we hear in this episode of Divorce Solutions, Divorce Coach Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller say when it comes to family and friends offering advice....less....much less is a lot more. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, January 30, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Decisions making, The brass ring of warring parents.
Send us a text Parents engaged in high conflict for whatever reason seem to think there's a prize for the winner at the end of a trial. There isn't. There is no prize. In fact, everyone loses in a trial more or less to some degree. Children are the ones who lose the most. Unfortunately, warring parents often view being awarded as the sole decision-maker for their children as some kind of brass ring or trophy. It isn't and when you take a very careful look at it, major decision making while important doesn't occupy the vast majority of parenting time...the discussion continues here with Divorce coach Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller... jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Thu, January 26, 2023
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Is January really "Divorce Month" ?
Send us a text When is the best time to separate? The truth is there's no right or wrong answer to that question. It all depends on your personal circumstances. However, there seems to be a bit of an established trend where the post-holiday season is concerned. More people seem to reach out to Family Lawyers in January than in any other month of the year. Could be that you or your partner kept it together so as not to ruin the holidays for each other or your kids and thought, let's put this on the back burner until after the holidays are over. Family law expert Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Consultant Jamie West discuss all of this right here... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Fri, December 23, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Does Litigation ever get you Vindication?
Send us a text If you believe that vindication is something a stranger in black robes and a red sash can provide to you in your separation/divorce/parenting time/financial family law matter then you are sorely mistaken. Vindication shouldn't even be one of your considerations, let alone the actual goal of resolving your family law matter. As we hear from our guest, Lawyer David Morneau on this episode, the Family Law system when it comes to litigation is not set up in any way shape or form to provide vindication. It is set up despite its best intentions to have people fight. All the more reason to use Alternative Dispute Resolution methods. Confused? Listen now to this episode of Divorce Solutions with Tracy Miller and Jamie West... jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Mon, December 19, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast- How about an Apology??
Send us a text Going through separation or divorce or high-conflict proceedings often leaves people feeling angry and hurt. The idea of apologizing for anything you might have been responsible for (like your own actions) is almost the last thing anyone thinks about but as you'll hear in this episode of Divorce Solutions an apology can be a very valuable tool to bring down the temperature and get to a much more positive and efficient resolution in your matter. jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca
Wed, December 14, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast ...DIVORCECOM helps you navigate your separation
In this episode, Lawyer Tracy Miller turns the tables and interviews host Jamie West about his new company Divorcecom.ca which helps people just starting out in their separation or high conflict matter to navigate the system and processes with a less adversarial approach, saving time, money and stress. He knows because he has extensive experience navigating the Family Law system and has learned valuable lessons along the way that he wants to share. jwest@divorcecom.ca ... tracy@miller-law.ca
Sat, November 05, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-What is a Parenting Coordinator
Send us a text Parenting Coordinators in theory are supposed to act as mediators to parents who have already come to an agreement on parental decision-making and parenting time. In some cases, PCs can help negotiate an agreement which the Court may then turn into a Consent Order. They can be very helpful but as you'll hear from Divorcecom Founder Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller, like any professional you should carefully choose who to work with as a parenting coordinator... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Sat, November 05, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Child Support Adjustments
Send us a text Child Support is always a live issue when co-parenting. Circumstances and income levels change; therefore, Child Support numbers will often be adjusted to reflect those changes. As you'll hear in this episode of Divorce Solutions Communications coach Jamie West and Family Law expert Tracy Miller remind everyone that Child Support is the right of the child, not the parents. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, October 06, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Collaborative Law a deeper discussion with guest expert Debbie Hoffman
Send us a text A deeper look at Collaborative Law with specialist and Lawyer Debbie Hoffman along with Family Law and Mediation expert Tracy Miller and Divorce communication Coach Jamie West... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, September 26, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Ingredients to achieving a successful resolution
Send us a text Your only goal when separating/divorcing should be to reach an agreeable resolution as quickly as possible. It takes some thinking and some skill sharpening. In this episode of Divorce Solutions, Divorce Coach Jamie West and Family Law Expert Tracy Miller review the items that will lead you to resolution saving time, money and heartache. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Wed, September 21, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Top 5 Things that will land you in Family Court
Send us a text There are definite do's and don't's when it comes to avoiding the family law system as much as possible. It is not a place you really want to be. In this episode of Divorce Solutions, Divorce Coach Jamie West and Family Law expert Tracy Miller run down the Top 5 things that will land you in Family Court Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, September 12, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Litigation is a very slow process...like...very slow.
Send us a text Managing expectations of clients who want their divorce done and done before you can say boo is often a big part of what Family Lawyers have to deal with. It's another reason that taking the time to hire the right family lawyer and other professionals is critically important to getting a good outcome for you and your children. In this episode, Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West and Family Lawyer Tracy Miller discuss how expectations can get out of hand and why Alternative Dispute Resolutions methods are often a faster, less stressful and less expensive way to resolve your family law matter. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, September 05, 2022
Divorce Solutions- The Family Law Court System by the numbers, not pretty
Send us a text The statistics on family law files compiled by the government of Canada are ...well...a bit depressing actually. You'll see what we mean when you listen to this edition of Divorce Solutions with Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, August 15, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Child Expenses or Section 7 Expenses
Send us a text In Canada they are called Section 7 Expenses and they relate to the extra expense incurred by parents for things like dental, eyecare and other educational extraordinary expense and things like hockey, dance, soccer and art lessons etc. They can become a lightning rod for conflict if not discussed and thoughtfully considered in advance between separated parties. Divorce Communications Coach Jamie West and veteran Lawyer Tracy Miller talk about how important it is to get your mindset correct when dealing with these expenses in this episode of the Divorce Solutions Podcast... Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, August 08, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Mediation/Arbitration process
Send us a text Mediation/Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process that saves time and money and stress because it allows you to choose and retain your power rather than giving it up to the court system that's already clogged and of which you have no control. Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communication Coach Jamie West discuss the really good reasons why you should consider this process in the latest edition of the Divorce Solutions Podcast Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, July 28, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Court Costs a cautionary tale
Send us a text Will you recover your legal costs if you "win" your family law battle? The short answer is yes, no and maybe. Another answer to that question could be "it depends". Never make any assumptions about outcomes on cost recovery. Most of the time litigants do NOT recover their full costs and like them or lump them there's a bunch of reasons why Judges have very wide jurisdiction over cost recovery orders as you'll hear in this episode of Divorce Solutions with Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications Coach Jamie West. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Sun, July 24, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-The Price of Peace
Send us a text What kind of price would you put on peace? That's the question explored in this episode as Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications Coach Jamie West examine many of the factors in family law matters that can cost you big time when you decide that fighting is better than resolving. You need to hear this! Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Tue, July 19, 2022
Divorce Solutions- education is power in family law matters
Send us a text Giving away your power is a big mistake in family law matters. Handing decision making to courts and well -meaning Justices, Lawyers, Assessors and Therapists is not the best way to resolve things. Educating yourself, getting control of your emotions and focussing on what's best for your children should be your first priority. In this episode Legal expert Tracy Miller and Communications expert Jamie West discuss how educating yourself so you understand the issues you're facing can get you to a resolution much more efficiently than years and years of litigation will. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Fri, June 17, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast What is "Collaborative Law?"
Send us a text Collaborative Law is an alternative dispute resolution process that keeps you out of Court and keeps money in your pocket and can reduce stress and preserve your emotional health. In this episode Family Law expert Tracy Miller of Miller Law and Mediation chats with Divorcecom founder Jamie West about why everyone should consider Collaborative Law when trying to resolve their family law matter. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, May 30, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast- Self Care is critically important
Send us a text Taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and financially are critical when you're going through a separation or divorce. Don't waste time and money asking your lawyer be your therapist. They are there to give you legal advice. Communications expert Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller discuss it all in this episode. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, May 26, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-Prenups or Marriage Contracts
Send us a text Is a prenup or marriage contract a good idea? Ummm....yeah. Find out why in this episode as Family Lawyer Tracy Miller discusses the reasons with Communications consultant Jamie West Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, May 09, 2022
Divorce Solutions - Decision Making is the new term for what used to be called Custody
Send us a text It isn't Custody anymore. It's called Decision Making. Why....well have a listen and find out from Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Communication Coach Jamie West Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, May 05, 2022
Divorce Solutions-Beware of Social Media. It's a trap!
Send us a text Stay off of social media when you are going through separation, divorce or other family law matters....Why? Find out now from Family Law expert Tracy Miller and Communications expert Jamie West. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, April 18, 2022
Time Costs Money and a whole lot more. Divorce Solutions #11 April 2022
Send us a text Time is costly in Family Law matters in more ways than one. Managing time properly and understanding how slow the family law system usually is can help you make better decisions about your personal family law matter. Communications expert Jamie West and Family Law expert Tracy Miller discuss how to view the concept of time within the Family Law context. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, April 11, 2022
What is Mediation? Divorce Solutions Podcast #10 April 2022
Send us a text Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It has its own characteristics that are very different from going to court. Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications expert Jamie West discuss why you might want to consider using mediation instead of litigation. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, March 28, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast...Courtroom Etiquette
Send us a text Your behaviour in Court or any legal proceedings can and will be used against you or in your favour depending on what route you take. Judges and other professionals take particular note of how you behave, how you speak and what your body language is like in formal settings. In this episode, Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications Coach Jamie West offer some basic tips on how to be better at courtroom etiquette. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, March 21, 2022
Cheating and Infidelity in Divorce. Tracy Miller and Jamie West Divorce Solutions Ep 7
Send us a text Does the Court care that your spouse was cheating on you during your marriage? Does it matter legally when seeking a divorce? Does cheating affect how the court will rule on Parental Decision Making and Parenting Time? The short answer and a few slightly longer ones are discussed between Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and Divorcecom.ca Founder Jamie West. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Sun, March 13, 2022
Why would anyone become a Family Law Lawyer? Divorce Solutions Ep 8
Send us a text How do lawyers actually become lawyers. Understanding how they are educated and trained takes away some of the mystique and maybe even mythology. This episode might be able to help you formulate questions to ask a perspective Family Lawyer before you hire them. Jamie West, Founder of Divorcecom has a lively discussion about it with veteran Family Lawyer Tracy Miller. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Sat, March 05, 2022
Divorce Solutions Ep 6 Financial Disclosure
Send us a text In this episode Communications consultant Jamie West and Lawyer Tracy Miller discuss why proper and complete financial disclosure is so important to getting your Family Law matter resolved as quickly and painlessly as possible. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Sat, March 05, 2022
Divorce Solutions Ep 5 First Meeting With A Lawyer
Send us a text Lawyer Tracy Miller and Co-host Jamie West discuss what you should do to get ready for the first meeting you're going to have with your lawyer. The more prepared you are with some good basic information the more time, money and stress you'll save. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
S1 E4 · Fri, February 25, 2022
Divorce Solutions Ep 4...What defines "Winning" in Family Law matters?
Send us a text Divorce communications consultant and coach Jamie West discusses the notion of "winning" in Family Law with his co-host, lawyer Tracy Miller. What exactly is winning? You might be surprised by the answer! Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Mon, February 21, 2022
Divorce Solutions Ep 3...What is a Case Conference in Family Law Litigation?
Send us a text Lawyer Tracy Miller and Communications expert Jamie West discuss a key component of Family Law litigation that comes long before a Trial is scheduled. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Fri, February 18, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast Ep 2 "Do opposing Lawyers need to hate each other?"
Send us a text In this episode, Family Lawyer Tracy Miller and communications expert Jamie West discuss why it's to no one's advantage if opposing lawyers make their advocacy of their clients a personal battle ground Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
Thu, February 03, 2022
Divorce Solutions Podcast-When can a child decide?
Send us a text In this episode Jamie West and lawyer Tracy Miller discuss when a child can decide which parent to live with and all the side issues that go with that. Support the show jwest@westpromediation.com .....tracy@miller-law.ca Hutch's.ca
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