The Splitting Smart Podcast is your go-to guide for resolving divorce and other disputes outside the courtroom. Join top mediator and seasoned family law attorney Kelly Bennett, with over 30 years in the trenches, along with her team at Sapere Law & Mediation. Kelly and the Sapere Pros dive into practical strategies to help professionals like you navigate the complexities of divorce, custody, and conflict resolution with intelligence and empathy. Learn how to save time, protect your privacy, and…
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Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. Remember being convinced there were monsters hiding under your bed when you were a kid? Divorce finances can feel a lot like that. The more you avoid looking at them, the scarier they become. But when you finally turn on the light and take a look? Most of the time, they're just dust bunnies. If you've ever thought: I don't know…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. Can my social media be used against me in divorce? Short answer? Yep. Today we’re talking about one of the biggest divorce mistakes people make without even realizing it. Social media. You might think your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or other accounts are just a place to share what’s going on in your life. But when you’re going…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. What You Need to Know About Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts Most people going through divorce never think about this… What happens if something happens to YOU before the divorce is final? makes medical decisions for you? Who controls your business? Who can access your bank accounts? Who decides what happens if you’re…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. Think your divorce is done once you sign the paperwork? Nope. Today I’ve got Sapere Pro estate planning attorney (and my hubby) Greg Bennett back with me, and we’re talking about something most people don’t even realize they need to deal with after divorce. If you had a family trust during your marriage, there’s a really good chance…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. Hey friends. Today we’re talking about something that’s happening more and more, and honestly, it surprises a lot of people when they see it. Gray divorce. Yup, that’s the term for divorce after 50, and the numbers have actually doubled since 1990. And in our law practice, Sapere Law & Mediation in Temecula, California, we’ve even…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. Okay, you spotted the victim habit. Now what? If you listened to episode 66 and thought, "that is me ,” this is your next step. If you have been in divorce stress, family conflict, or a rough life season, it is so easy to slip into patterns that keep you stuck, right? Not because you’re weak. Because your brain is trying to protect…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. Ever feel stuck in the same loop, even when you know you want things to change? I get it! Today we’re talking about something I see all the time in divorce, conflict, and life transitions. I call them the six victim habits. They’re not about calling yourself a victim. They’re about spotting the patterns that quietly keep you stuck,…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. You really can get through your divorce without it turning into an all-out war. I’m breaking down how to keep your peace and your power. Because being the “peacemaker” doesn’t mean being a pushover. It means you’re smart, strategic, and keeping your eyes on the long game instead of getting lost in the drama. We’ll talk about what a…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. It sounds simple: just add your kid to the house title and skip the legal stuff. But what feels like a shortcut can turn into a mess… and sometimes, a full-blown legal disaster. In this episode, I’m joined by Sapere Pro and estate planning attorney Greg Bennett to talk about why putting family on your title is almost never a good…
Text us your feedback or questions - we'd love to hear from you. You can’t control how they’ll react, but you can control how you show up. This episode is about getting grounded, staying calm, and making those hard conversations a little less painful... and a lot more productive. When conflict flares up, the way you communicate can either move things forward or make them worse. I’m sharing the…