

Nationally acclaimed family law attorney, mediator and award-winning podcaster, Susan Guthrie is the voice you can trust on your divorce journey. After guiding countless numbers of people through the perilous world of divorce for almost 35 years, and speaking to a podcast audience of over 5 million listeners, Susan brings you the top-rated The Divorce & Beyond® Podcast, ranked in the top 1% of the more than 3.5 million podcasts in the world, to help you successfully navigate the choppy waters of divorce so you can sail into your beautiful BEYOND.
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Susan Guthrie welcomes Charmaine Panko, a King’s Counsel, collaborative lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, and trainer based in Saskatchewan, Canada. Charmaine specializes in helping families navigate separation in a way that preserves relationships, protects children, and creates a strong foundation for the future.
This conversation explores how customized divorce agreements empower individuals to take control, protect their legacy, and prioritize their family’s unique needs. From high-net-worth cases to complex family dynamics, Charmaine shares strategies for making informed decisions that align with personal values.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- One-size-fits is not the only option in divorce
- Why self-determination is key to a successful divorce
- How tailored agreements benefit children and maintain stability
- The impact of timing and emotional readiness in decision-making
- Strategies for protecting privacy and legacy in high-stakes divorces
More About Our Special Guest, Charmaine Panko: Charmaine Panko is King's Counsel, a collaborative lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and trainer based in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, Canada. She has a passion for transforming how families experience separation and divorce. She also seeks to empower other professionals who work with families to use non-adversarial approaches that have a future focus and recognize that separation is simply a reconfiguration of the family system - it doesn't mean the family is broken. Just because the spousal relationship is ending doesn't meaning the family is.
Website: http://commonsenselawyer.com
Contact: cpanko@commonsenselawyer.com, (306) 975-7151
Social Media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@commonsenselawyer
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SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, has been nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country for more than 30 years. Susan is the Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://susaneguthrie.com
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