The Hard Truth About Divorce, Finances & Family Law | Ft Jane Farquhar | The How Story

$3.7 billion in unpaid child support. 85% of single parents are women. 90% receive child support payments because they're typically the lower earner. This episode tackles the hard truths behind separation, divorce, and financial vulnerability faced by women in Australia today.Family law solicitor Jane Farquhar from Lighthouse Law Group joins The House Story for a deeply personal and professionally insightful conversation on navigating separation, rebuilding your life, and understanding your legal rights. Jane shares her own journey—from expat luxury in Singapore to being a stay-at-home mum, going through divorce, and starting a second career in law in her 40s.🎙️ In this episode, we cover:Jane’s personal story of divorce and financial resetHow she empowered herself through gratitude, study, and purposeThe reality of the “motherhood penalty” in AustraliaWhy 85% of single parents are women—and how the system still fails themThe true cost of going to court: why it can reach $100K+Why financial disclosure, consent orders, and mediation matterHow some men weaponise child support, and why enforcement is flawedLegal tips for married women to protect themselves—before it’s too lateWhat is a prenup in Australia (aka Binding Financial Agreement)?The patterns Jane sees again and again in relationships breaking downWhy you should never stop working or hand over full financial controlHow staying mentally grounded helps family lawyers avoid burnoutThe Divorce Course Podcast and other key resources for womenThis episode is an essential listen for:✅ Women facing separation or considering divorce✅ Stay-at-home mums needing a financial wake-up call✅ Men and women who want to build balanced partnerships✅ Anyone navigating child support, court systems, or prenups✅ Legal professionals working in emotionally demanding areasJane also gets candid about burnout in family law, her belief in gratitude and mindfulness, and why empathy without boundaries nearly derailed her legal career.“Being grateful changes the energy around you. Money drops out of the sky, people call you, opportunities present themselves—but only if you do the work.”Whether you're a woman planning your financial future, a parent seeking clarity around child support, or just someone looking to hear an honest, grounded conversation about relationships, resilience, and law—this episode is for you.This episode is part of our legal & empowerment series—covering family law, child custody, financial abuse, and navigating the legal system as a modern parent.🔔 Don’t forget to follow and rate The House Story on Spotify for more stories like this.#Divorce #FamilyLaw #ChildSupport #Prenup #Separation #FemaleEmpowerment #LegalAdvice #WomenInLaw #SingleMothersAustralia #ConsentOrders #FinancialAbuse #Mediation #ParentingAfterDivorce #Empowerment #JaneFarquhar #TheHouseStoryPodcastWelcome to The How StoryOn this channel, we go deep with the world’s most inspiring and high-performing people — from CEOs to athletes, creators to thought leaders. If you're looking to unlock your full potential, this is where you'll learn the mindset, health practices, and tactics that fuel success.Our mission is to inspire 1 million people to believe in their power to achieve more. If that’s you — hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.