Protecting Children Through Divorce: What Every Parent Should Know

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Darren Mort — a Melbourne-based family law barrister, producer, and passionate advocate for children’s wellbeing in the context of separation and divorce.With decades of experience working in family law including complex and high-conflict cases, Darren’s s impact goes well beyond the courtroom.Darren is the founder of the To Be Loved Network, a charity dedicated to creating educational media content that supports children navigating parental separation.His powerful, award winning short films Tommy and Milly are used to drive understanding about the impact of family conflict on children and to change in family law systems.We talk about:The rise of family violence in AustraliaWhy children’s voices need to be heard in separation and divorceHow Darren combines his legal work with creative storytellingThe real impact of high-conflict separation on childrenHis award-winning book Tommy & Tiger Terry, and films Tommy & MillieWhat he's learned as both a family law expert and a fatherThe changes he’d most like to see made to the family law courtHow parents can support the emotional well-being of their children through separation, divorce and beyondThis is a powerful conversation about creating better outcomes for families - especially the youngest ones caught in the middle.Links & Resources: 🔗 To Be Loved Network  🔗  Darren Mort - BarristerSallyanne Hartnell - Divorce Coach & StrategistHow you can work with meBook a free intro callFree Resources & Downloads- Choose You Guidebook- Having Hard Conversations - done for you scripts- Divorce with Less Drama - The MasterclassJoin the Reflect VIP Mailing ListFollow me on INSTAGRAMAll relationships are welcomed and supported at Reflect Coaching 🏳️‍🌈This podcast is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of this Land & its first story tellers. I pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Kulin Nation & to any First Nations people listening.Please note: all podcast content is general information only, not legal advice or information. Please seek specialist advice to support you & your unique circumstances.