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The Divorce Course Podcast
by Laura & Lyn
The Divorce Course Podcast is hosted by mother–daughter duo Laura Furiosi and family law specialist Lyn Galvin. Together, they break down the complex world of separation and divorce into clear, practical, and empowering conversations. From property settlements and parenting arrangements to dealing with difficult exes, finances, and family court, the podcast gives listeners the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate divorce without feeling lost or alone.
Episodes
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How to Get Court-Admissible Proof of Every Message From Your Ex
🎧 Listen to this episode if… - You dread every text from your ex and screenshot messages "just in case" - Your co-parent avoids, delays or denies every conversation that matters - You can't get a straight yes or no - You carry the mental load of every reminder, newsletter and schedule - You've...
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How to Convince your Ex you Deserve more than Half of the Property in Divorce
🎧 Listen if you… - Keep hearing "you're not getting more than 50/50" from your ex - Are stuck yelling percentages at each other and getting nowhere - Feel greedy asking for what's actually fair - Want your proposal backed by real law before mediation ⚠️ General information only – not legal…
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Christmas and Co-Parenting: What happens with the kids? Orders, Family Court Deadlines & Handovers
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You have no idea what's happening with the kids this Christmas Your ex just announced their Christmas plans like it's already decided You didn't know there's a family court deadline in November You want Christmas clauses in your orders with no wriggle room Every...
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Worried About Your Divorce Lawyer? Delays, Bills and Backpedaling in Family Law Explained
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You've sent emails and heard nothing back for weeks The strategy has completely changed without a discussion The family violence you disclosed isn't even in your affidavit Your lawyer is great at invoices but not much else You're thinking about leaving your lawyer…
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The Narcissist Playbook: 10 Patterns of Manipulative Exes in Divorce
🎧 Listen to this episode if… Your ex is rewriting your shared history in lawyer's letters or affidavits Money is disappearing before your property settlement You suspect secret super, hidden cash, or crypto Your ex has turned your family or your own accountant against you The person who hurt you...
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The Truth About House Valuations in Divorce (And the Dirty Tricks)
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You've been told to "just get the house valued" but nobody's explained who, how, or what it costs Your ex reckons the house is worth a completely different number Your ex won't let a valuer through the door – or is stalling on purpose You separated years ago and…
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Domestic Violence in Custody Battles: The Creep Strategy Exposed
🎧 Listen to this if… Your ex keeps saying supervised visits are "going well" so it's time for unsupervised You got a lawyer letter that says "this won't look good for you in court" You're being pressured into an agreement your instincts say isn't safe You've been told "you'll be accused of...
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Divorce Negotiations Stuck? 10 Ways to Move the Needle
🎧 Listen to this episode if… - Your divorce negotiations have stalled and every message gets "no" or no reply at all - Your ex keeps delaying and you can't work out why - You're stuck arguing over percentages and getting nowhere - Your ex is "sitting pretty" with no reason to settle - You're...
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Building Your Divorce Support Team: Who Belongs in Your Corner?
🎧 Listen if you… Are exhausted from justifying your divorce to everyone around you Have family pressuring you to "keep it amicable" or reconcile Suspect your ex has recruited your friends, in-laws or family Aren't sure your lawyer is actually in your corner This is general information only, not...
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4 Ways to Agree in Divorce or De Facto Separation but Only One Is Legally Binding.
🎧 LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF… You and your ex wrote something down, signed it, and you think it is sorted You spent a full day in mediation and signed a heads of agreement You have a parenting plan sitting in a drawer and you are relying on it You are about to sign something and you are not sure...
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Healing After Coercive Control: Getting Yourself Back After Divorce
You left. So why doesn't it feel over yet? 🎧 Listen to this episode if… • You've left, but the healing and closure you expected haven't arrived yet • You can't tell which parts of your anxiety are trauma and which parts are just you • Your body still reacts even though it's been months or years…
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Property or Parenting First? Does the Order Actually Matter in Divorce Negotiations?
🎧 Listen to this episode if… • Your ex has said they will not discuss money until parenting is agreed • You are not sure whether to sort property or parenting first, or both together • You are separated under one roof and nothing is moving • You have been handed an offer with a 24-hour deadline...
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How Do I Prove Coercive Control? The Evidence That Actually Counts
You know it was abuse. But written down, each moment sounds small. This is the episode about proving it. Part 5 of our six-part coercive control series with clinical psychologist Krasi Kirova. Mum and I work through your questions on affidavits, evidence, police reports and what the family court…
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Navigating the Family Home in Separation
Are you about to separate and have absolutely no idea what happens to the house? Do you keep it? Do you sell it? Do you have to be the one who leaves? And what happens to the mortgage? 🎧 Listen to this episode if… - You don't know whether you can keep the house or have to sell it, The mortgage…
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Neurodivergent Kids & Divorce
🎧 LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF… • You're parenting a child with autism, ADHD or suspected neurodivergence through a separation • You don't know how to tell a literal thinker that their parents are splitting up • Changeover is falling apart and your child refuses to go to the other house • Your ex...
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Big or Small Property Pool? How Size Changes Your Divorce Settlement
🎧 Listen to this episode if… • You've been told your property pool is "too big" or "too small" to bother negotiating • You're weighing up whether to accept an offer or go to court, and it doesn't feel fair • You're a stay-at-home parent worried about how you'll manage on a small settlement •…
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Coercive Control and Your Kids: How to Protect Your Children From a Coercively Controlling Co-Parent
🎧 Listen to this episode if… - You've left a coercively controlling relationship and your biggest fear is what it will do to your kids - You're wondering why your children can't see the abuse, or seem to side with the controlling parent - Your ex uses the kids as messengers or feeds them...
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Financial Abuse and Coercive Control: When Money Becomes the Weapon
🎧 Listen to this episode if… Your ex is using money to punish or control you in divorce proceedings Your ex is stalling the settlement, ignoring emails, or pressuring you to sign before you're ready You've been told it "couldn't really be financial abuse" because you earned your own money or had...
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Coercive Control While Separated Under One Roof: How to Survive It Part 2
Coercive Control While Separated Under One Roof: How to Survive It | The Divorce Course Podcast (Part 2) 🎧 LISTEN IF YOU… • Are separated but still stuck under one roof • Were told you "can't leave" without a parenting plan • Suspect you're being watched through cameras, phone or car • Are…
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Coercive Control vs a Bad Relationship: How to Tell the Difference
Listen to this episode if… You keep asking yourself "is it me, or are they controlling?" The examples online always sound more extreme than what you're living You're walking on eggshells but second-guessing whether you're allowed to feel that way You've been told to "just set boundaries" but it...
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Survival Mode in Divorce: 3 Anchors to Steady Yourself
Listen to this episode if… You feel like you're just reacting to whatever your ex or their lawyer throws at you You're exhausted, foggy, and making life-changing decisions while running on empty You can't tell anymore whether your choices come from your intuition or from fear You find it hard to...
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7 Banking Myths That Are Costing You in Separation
🎧 Listen if… - You've been told you "can't touch anything" until property settlement is finalised - You're scared opening your own account will start a fight - You're watching money vanish from the joint account and can't stop it - You're the lower earner, worried about being left with nothing...
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Can Kids Decide Where They Live After Separation? How Children's Wishes Actually Count in Family Law
🎧 Listen If… Your child has said they don't want to go to the other parent's house Your ex keeps saying "once they turn [a certain age] they can choose" You're worried your child is being pressured, coached, or caught in the middle You're hearing two completely different stories from your kids…
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When & How Can You Make a Settlement Offer in Divorce for Parenting or Property - Step by Step
🎧 Listen if you're wondering when you can make an offer, you've received one that floored you, you feel pressured to "be the reasonable one," your ex is high-conflict or controlling, or you've been told you have to go to mediation first. ⚠️ General information only, not legal advice Australian...
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Do I really need a lawyer for my Divorce or DeFacto Separation?
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're wondering if you actually need a lawyer for your divorce at all You're worried that spending too much now means you can't afford court later You're scared that "lawyering up" will make your ex worse You think it's all-or-nothing and want to know the middle...
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How Much Does Divorce Actually Cost? Legal Fees, Mediation & Hidden Expenses
🎧 Listen to This Episode If… You want a real, plain-English breakdown of divorce process fees You're terrified to leave because you've heard divorce costs hundreds of thousands of dollars Your ex is telling you "leave the lawyers out of it" and you're not sure if they're right You've already...
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How to Choose the Right Mediator for Your Divorce (Without Getting Played)
🎧 Listen to This Episode If… You've been told you have to go to mediation and you don't know where to start Your ex has already chosen a mediator and something feels off You can't afford the expensive mediator your ex is pushing for You're going through family violence and worried no mediator…
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Is Your Ex Wasting the Property Pool? Here's What the Family Court Does Now
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You've been told "add-backs are dead" by your lawyer or your ex Your ex is wasting the property pool and you don't know how to stop it You've watched assets disappear since separation bank accounts, cars, super You're heading into mediation and need to know what to...
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Coercive Control & Domestic Violence in Family Court: Should You Raise It or Stay Silent?
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You want to understand if domestic violence can affect your property or parenting outcome You've been told by a lawyer to "leave the family violence out" of your case You're scared raising coercive control or domestic violence will backfire on you in mediation You're...
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Divorce Money Mistakes: What Financial Planners Know That You Don't
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You're about to go through property settlement in divorce You're focused on the percentage but unsure what it actually means You're dealing with complex finances (trusts, companies, super, shares) or Simple Property Settlement You want to avoid making a financial...
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Furniture in Divorce: Who Gets What & Costly Mistakes to Avoid
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You're arguing over furniture or household items in divorce Your ex has taken everything or won't give anything back You've been told "you can't take anything if you leave" You want to avoid wasting money on legal fees over small items You're trying to work out…
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Health and Divorce: How Illness May Affect Property Settlement Percentage
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You or your ex has a serious illness or disability You've been a carer during the relationship You have ongoing medical expenses You're worried about future financial support after separation You want to understand how courts assess health in property settlement ⚖️...
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Is Your Ex Watching You? Coercive control goes digital.
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You feel like your ex knows things they shouldn't You suspect you're being tracked, monitored, or watched You're going through separation and worried about digital safety Your ex had access to your devices, passwords, or accounts You want to protect yourself and your...
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Refusing 50/50 Care? What to Do in Mediation When Your Child's Safety Comes First
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You've been told to attend mediation but feel unsafe agreeing to child care arrangements Your ex is pushing for 50/50 care and you don't believe it's appropriate for the kids You're dealing with substance abuse, family violence, or safety concerns and your child's...
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The Parenting Order Loopholes Your Ex Might Exploit (And How to Close Them)
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You are about to negotiate parenting orders or a parenting plan Your coparent is high conflict, manipulative or controlling You're worried they will twist agreements or exploit loopholes You're preparing for mediation or family court for parenting orders You want...
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Can I Make My Ex Leave the House? 5 Strategies After Separation
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You are separated but still living under the same roof as your ex You feel stuck in the house and don't know how to move forward You want to know what an ouster order is You want to understand sole occupancy Someone told you if you leave the house you will lose your...
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When It's Not Just Conflict: How Coercive Control Shows Up in Divorce
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You're unsure whether what you experienced was abuse You've heard the term "coercive control" but don't fully understand it You feel confused, guilty or constantly off balance in your relationship Negotiations during separation feel manipulative rather than...
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When In-Laws Interfere in Your Divorce (What You Have to Respond To)
🎧 Listen to this episode if… ● Your ex's parents or extended family are texting, pressuring or negotiating on their behalf ● Grandparents are demanding time with your children ● You're being accused of owing money that was supposedly a "gift" ● You're dealing with coercive control through third...
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How Long Does Divorce or DeFacto Separation Really Take? Your Complete Process Walkthrough
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You feel overwhelmed and don't know what the steps of the divorce process are You're separated (or thinking about separating) and want clarity on what happens next You're stuck in negotiations or dealing with a stonewalling, avoidant or controlling ex You want to...
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Separated… but Stuck? The Chicken & Egg Problem Keeping You in Divorce Limbo
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You feel stuck and unable to move forward after separating You're separated under one roof and nothing is changing Your stuck deciding whether to go to court next or just give up You're overwhelmed by the emotional load and decision fatigue You don't know whether to...
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Take the Divorce Personality Quiz: & Learn Why Your Strategy MUST Match Your Ex's Behaviour
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're confused about why your divorce feels so hard You're not sure how to communicate or negotiate with your ex You suspect you're dealing with avoidance, conflict, or control or you are a people pleaser. You're tired of being blindsided and want clarity You want a...
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10 Things That Quietly Destroy Your Family Court Case (Sometimes before you've even gone to court)
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're worried your custody or property case might end up eventually in court. You are preparing for Family Court or worried your case might escalate You want to avoid mistakes that judges hate seeing in parenting or property matters You're dealing with a…
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Finding Hope Again: The Charity Giving Women a Voice during DV, Coercive Control & Divorce
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're going through DV, coercive control, divorce or separation You've survived DV and want to help other women going through it You feel alone, isolated, or unsure where to turn You want to hear about real support available for women in crisis You've lost hope and...
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Divorce, Renovations & the Family Home: What the Family Court Really Cares About
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're selling the family home during divorce or de facto separation A real estate agent has told you to renovate or stage before selling Your ex wants to delay settlement until renovations are finished You're stuck with a half-renovated or unfinished house You've...
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The 7 Phases of Divorcing a Narcissist (What No One Warns You About)
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're separating or divorcing someone with narcissistic traits Your ex keeps changing tactics and you feel like you're always one step behind You've experienced love-bombing, guilt, threats, or emotional manipulation Your ex is running smear campaigns or trying to...
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Are We De Facto? What It Could Mean for Property, Proof, Time Limits & Your Potential Rights in Australia
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You're unsure whether your relationship legally counts as de facto Your ex is denying the relationship, the dates, or the level of commitment You want to know how de facto status impacts property settlement You've heard about the 2-year rule and want to know if it...
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Dating During Divorce: What the Family Court Really Thinks About New Relationships
Listen to this episode if… You're thinking about dating before your divorce, property or children's matters are final Your ex has a new partner and you're worried about parenting or property issues You're unsure how the court sees new relationships in family law matters You want to know what's...
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From Fear to Freedom: Creating a Safety Plan Before You Need One
Listen to this episode if… You're in a relationship or home where you feel unsafe You've left but still don't feel secure You're not ready to leave yet but want to prepare You're supporting someone who may be experiencing abuse You want to understand how to help a friend or loved one stay safe…
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Divorce Holiday Survival Guide: How to Communicate When It's Complicated
💡 Listen to this episode if... You're navigating Christmas while going through separation or divorce You're co-parenting and worried about holiday arrangements or conflict You feel pressure from family and don't know how to handle it You're confused about what to expect from lawyers or the…
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Smart Negotiation at Every Stage of Divorce: Do's, Don'ts & Power Moves
💡 Listen to this episode if... You're preparing for mediation or trying to negotiate privately What to learn the potential do's and don'ts of negotiations in divorce You feel like your ex is "sitting pretty" and not engaging You want to know the difference between reasonable and risky offers...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Divorce Course Podcast is hosted by mother–daughter duo Laura Furiosi and family law specialist Lyn Galvin. Together, they break down the complex world of separation and divorce into clear, practical, and empowering conversations. From property settlements and parenting arrangements to dealing with difficult exes, finances, and family court, the podcast gives listeners the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate divorce without feeling lost or alone.
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Laura & Lyn
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