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Soft Landing Divorce Podcast

Soft Landing Divorce Podcast

By: Kenneth Maynard and Sarah Bates
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Summary

The Soft Landing Divorce Podcast helps separating couples find a clearer, kinder path forward, whether you’re just starting out or already feel stuck in a slow, expensive process.

Your hosts are Ken S. Maynard, AP.fm, CDFA, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and family mediator, and Sarah Bates, Law Clerk, AP.fm, CDS, a Certified Divorce Specialist and creator of Naked Divorce Filer by DTSW. Sarah brings practical, hands-on knowledge of the legal process. Ken brings the Soft Landing Settlement Method, which looks at how settlement choices play out for both of you long after the paperwork is signed. Together, they cut through the confusion and show you how to stay out of costly court battles.

Each episode is a roundtable conversation about real settlement strategies, tools and support. You’ll learn how to simplify the paperwork, lower the conflict and build an agreement that lasts, with dignity and confidence.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, plus the occasional bonus episode. Expect straight, plain-talk guidance to help you move forward without the chaos. Follow now so you never miss an episode.

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Episodes
  • How Do I Know If My Marriage Is Really Over?

    How Do I Know If My Marriage Is Really Over?
    9 Nov 2026

    Some weeks you're sure, then a calm Sunday comes along and you're not. Ken and Sarah talk through which signs of a failing marriage weigh most, five honest checks to run on each one, and why a simple sign log beats one bad night. Then the harder parts: when you feel nothing, when you feel stuck, staying for the kids, the different kinds of readiness, and the legal facts worth knowing in Canada before you decide anything.

    Ken S. Maynard, AP.fm, CDFA

    I believe separation can be a starting point, not just an ending. With the right support, you can get through this change with dignity, clarity and a real plan for your future.

    I'm Ken Maynard, a family mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and the founder of Divorce the Smartway. I help separating couples settle through calm, constructive conversation, practical financial planning and solutions that put the family first.

    📞 Phone: (416) 849-1696 🌐 Website: divorcethesmartway.ca 📧 Email: kmaynard@dtsw.ca

    Sarah Bates, Law Clerk, AP.fm, CDS

    I'm Sarah Bates, a Certified Divorce Specialist, educator and advocate for compassionate separation. Whether you're working through a separation, learning to co-parent or just need help building the right team around you, I'm here to help.

    📞 Phone: (647) 367-2686 🌐 Website: thesmartdivorce.com 📧 Email: sarah@thesmartdivorce.com

    Let's build your soft landing, together.
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    14 min
  • Who Gets What? How Property Is Divided in an Ontario Divorce

    Who Gets What? How Property Is Divided in an Ontario Divorce
    2 Nov 2026

    One of the first questions people ask when they separate is, who gets what? Ken and Sarah walk through how property division works in Ontario: the net family property calculation, the equalization payment, what you can keep out of the split, how pensions and CPP credits are shared, how debts are handled, and why the matrimonial home has a special status. They also explain when an unequal split is possible, and why a simple story about an apple shows how mediation can find answers a court can't.

    Ken S. Maynard, AP.fm, CDFA

    I believe separation can be a starting point, not just an ending. With the right support, you can get through this change with dignity, clarity and a real plan for your future.

    I'm Ken Maynard, a family mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and the founder of Divorce the Smartway. I help separating couples settle through calm, constructive conversation, practical financial planning and solutions that put the family first.

    📞 Phone: (416) 849-1696 🌐 Website: divorcethesmartway.ca 📧 Email: kmaynard@dtsw.ca

    Sarah Bates, Law Clerk, AP.fm, CDS

    I'm Sarah Bates, a Certified Divorce Specialist, educator and advocate for compassionate separation. Whether you're working through a separation, learning to co-parent or just need help building the right team around you, I'm here to help.

    📞 Phone: (647) 367-2686 🌐 Website: thesmartdivorce.com 📧 Email: sarah@thesmartdivorce.com

    Let's build your soft landing, together.
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    13 min
  • Grey Divorce: What Changes When You Separate After 50

    Grey Divorce: What Changes When You Separate After 50
    26 Oct 2026

    Divorce after 50 is on the rise, and it comes with its own set of challenges. Ken and Sarah look at why more long marriages are ending, what makes the money side different when you have less time to rebuild, and the emotional side of living alone and telling your adult children. They cover pensions and retirement savings, spousal support, second marriages, the beneficiary designations people forget to change, and how family mediation and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can help you plan for a stable future.

    💬 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 separating couples find resolution through constructive dialogue, practical financial planning, and family-first solutions.
    • 📞 Phone: (647) 360-3200
    • 🌐 Website: divorcethesmartway.ca
    • 📧 Email: kmaynard@dtsw.ca
    Sarah Bates I believe every ending can be the beginning of a healthier, more empowered life. I’m Sarah Bates—divorce consultant, educator, and advocate for compassionate separation. If you're navigating separation, co-parenting, or just need guidance on building the right team, I’m here to help.
    • 📞 Phone: (647) 493-1800
    • 🌐 Website: www.thesmartdivorce.com
    • 📧 Email: sarah@thesmartdivorce.com
    Let’s build your soft landing—together. Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca
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    13 min
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