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The Divorce Course Podcast — 269 episodes

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1

Building Your Divorce Support Team: Who Belongs in Your Corner?

2

4 Ways to Agree in Divorce or De Facto Separation but Only One Is Legally Binding.

3

Healing After Coercive Control: Getting Yourself Back After Divorce

4

Property or Parenting First? Does the Order Actually Matter in Divorce Negotiations?

5

How Do I Prove Coercive Control? The Evidence That Actually Counts

6

Navigating the Family Home in Separation

7

Neurodivergent Kids & Divorce

8

Big or Small Property Pool? How Size Changes Your Divorce Settlement

9

Coercive Control and Your Kids: How to Protect Your Children From a Coercively Controlling Co-Parent

10

Financial Abuse and Coercive Control: When Money Becomes the Weapon

11

Coercive Control While Separated Under One Roof: How to Survive It Part 2

12

Coercive Control vs a Bad Relationship: How to Tell the Difference

13

Survival Mode in Divorce: 3 Anchors to Steady Yourself

14

7 Banking Myths That Are Costing You in Separation

15

Can Kids Decide Where They Live After Separation? How Children's Wishes Actually Count in Family Law

16

When & How Can You Make a Settlement Offer in Divorce for Parenting or Property - Step by Step

17

Do I really need a lawyer for my Divorce or DeFacto Separation?

18

How Much Does Divorce Actually Cost? Legal Fees, Mediation & Hidden Expenses

19

How to Choose the Right Mediator for Your Divorce (Without Getting Played)

20

Is Your Ex Wasting the Property Pool? Here's What the Family Court Does Now

21

Coercive Control & Domestic Violence in Family Court: Should You Raise It or Stay Silent?

22

Divorce Money Mistakes: What Financial Planners Know That You Don't

23

Furniture in Divorce: Who Gets What & Costly Mistakes to Avoid

24

Health and Divorce: How Illness May Affect Property Settlement Percentage

25

Is Your Ex Watching You? Coercive control goes digital.

26

Refusing 50/50 Care? What to Do in Mediation When Your Child's Safety Comes First

27

The Parenting Order Loopholes Your Ex Might Exploit (And How to Close Them)

28

Can I Make My Ex Leave the House? 5 Strategies After Separation

29

When It's Not Just Conflict: How Coercive Control Shows Up in Divorce

30

When In-Laws Interfere in Your Divorce (What You Have to Respond To)

31

How Long Does Divorce or DeFacto Separation Really Take? Your Complete Process Walkthrough

32

Separated… but Stuck? The Chicken & Egg Problem Keeping You in Divorce Limbo

33

Take the Divorce Personality Quiz: & Learn Why Your Strategy MUST Match Your Ex's Behaviour

34

10 Things That Quietly Destroy Your Family Court Case (Sometimes before you've even gone to court)

35

Finding Hope Again: The Charity Giving Women a Voice during DV, Coercive Control & Divorce

36

Divorce, Renovations & the Family Home: What the Family Court Really Cares About

37

The 7 Phases of Divorcing a Narcissist (What No One Warns You About)

38

Are We De Facto? What It Could Mean for Property, Proof, Time Limits & Your Potential Rights in Australia

39

Dating During Divorce: What the Family Court Really Thinks About New Relationships

40

From Fear to Freedom: Creating a Safety Plan Before You Need One

41

Divorce Holiday Survival Guide: How to Communicate When It's Complicated

42

Smart Negotiation at Every Stage of Divorce: Do's, Don'ts & Power Moves

43

Divorce Overwhelm – 8 Ways to Stay Sane When Everything Feels Urgent

44

Family Law Myths: Don't Fall for These 5 During Separation

45

Child Inclusive Mediation: Risks, Realities, and Red Flags

46

Co-Parenting Without Court Orders: The Real Rules and Red Flags You Need to Know

47

Business Tricks in Divorce: 10 Sneaky Tactics to Watch Out For and Outsmart!

48

Is My Co-Parent a Narcissist? Warning Signs, Boundaries & How to Protect Your Kids

49

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up: Steps to Emotional Recovery after Abuse

50

Mediation Made Easier: 5 Things to Prepare So You Don't Freeze, Fold, or Fail

51

Percentages in Divorce Property Settlements Explained

52

The Hidden Connection: Custody Battles & Property Splits in Divorce

53

Stuck Under One Roof After Break Up or Divorce: What Are The Options?

54

Custody & the Primary Carer: How to Protect Yourself & Your Kids In FAMILY LAW

55

Affording a Family Lawyer Without Going Broke: Divorce Cost-Saving Tips

56

Divorce and Wastage: Protecting Your Property When Your Ex is spending it all

57

ChatGPT and Divorce: 4 AI Traps That Could Hurt Your Case

58

Divorce Survival: 5 Strategies to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up

59

BATNA in Divorce: How to Negotiate Property and Parenting Like a Pro

60

Family Law & Privacy: Can Your Ex Access Your Therapy Notes?

61

"I've Got My Ex's Disclosure… Now What?" How to Spot Red Flags and Protect Yourself

62

Divorce and Defamation: What to Do When Your Ex Tries to Destroy Your Reputation

63

Can You Write to Your Ex's Lawyer? Family Law Tips for Self-Represented People

64

Is It Family Violence? Legal Definitions and Proof in Court

65

Living Arrangement Decisions For Divorce — What to Know Before You Buy, Sell or Rent

66

Divorcing an Abuser: Dealing with Post Separation Abuse

67

The Hidden Costs of Doing Nothing – Why Waiting in Limbo Might Be Hurting You

68

Family Law Mediation Secrets – What Your Mediator Wish You Understood

69

Super Split Myths: Why Equalising Isn't Always Fair in Divorce

70

Divorce Deals 101: What to Know Before You Make or Accept a Deal With Your Ex

71

What the 2025 Family Law Divorce Reforms Might Mean for You

72

Beyond 50/50: Creative & Legal Ways to Settle Property in Divorce in Australia

73

Child Custody In Divorce: The 10 Most Common Questions

74

What your Lawyer Might Forget to Tell You: Unlocking Funds Before Divorce PROPERTY SETTLEMENT is Final

75

Are You a Victim of FINANCIAL Abuse? Signs You Shouldn't Ignore & What the New Laws Might Mean for You

76

Divorce Myths That Could Cost You – Debunked!

77

Is Your Ex Hiding Assets? How to Uncover the Truth in Divorce Disclosure

78

Is It Emotional Abuse? How to Identify & Protect Yourself in Divorce

79

How Covert Narcissists Weaponise Divorce (And What You Can Do About It) Episode 186

80

Consent Order or BFA? & How to Make Sure Your Settlement Sticks

81

Child Support Battles: What They Don't Tell You & How to Fight Back

82

Parental Alienation False Allegations: How Abusers Use It to Maintain Control 183

83

Official Property or Parenting Orders. Do You Really Need Them?

84

Separation Survival: 9 Tips for Navigating Shared Living Arrangements

85

Divorce & Cars: Who Gets the Keys in the SHORT & LONG TERM?

86

Dealing with Narcissistic Lies in Divorce, Mediation & Family Court: 7 Survival Tips

87

Separated for the Holidays? How to Manage Legal and Emotional Challenges

88

Does Domestic Violence Impact Property Settlements? New Family Law Act Updates

89

Mediation or Manipulation: How to Handle Divorce Mediation When Settlement Isn't their Goal

90

Separation to Settlement: The Essential Steps from Start to Finish

91

Three Things I Wish I Knew Before Divorce + Free Webinar Invite

92

When Divorce isn't the End: Handling Legal & Post-Separation Abuse

93

Divorce Decisions: Settling vs Family Court

94

10 Essential Boundaries for a Healthier Divorce

95

Income, Expenses, and Savings During Divorce: What You Need to Know

96

What they don't tell you before divorce (but they should)!

97

Age-Appropriate Parenting Plans or Orders: What You Need to Know for Toddlers to Teens & In-between

98

Future Needs: The Hidden Factor in Divorce Property Settlements

99

Do You Really Need a Family Lawyer for Mediation? Pros and Cons Explained

100

Defending Against DARVO & Narcissists: 8 Tactics to Protect Yourself in Divorce & Family Court

101

Legal Gatekeeping: Is Your Lawyer Telling Your Full Story?

102

Divorce Dynamic: Balancing Power & Progress

103

Navigating your Divorce: The 5 tools you need to stay on course

104

The Hidden Value of Parenting Contributions in Property Settlement & Divorce

105

Telling Your Story: Putting your Coercive Control Experiences in Writing

106

Handover Hell: How to Make Child Custody Exchanges Easier

107

Choosing A Family Lawyer for your Divorce, Custody or Property Matter: Top 10 Questions To Ask When

108

Sorting Through the Chaos: Dealing with Your Ex's Belongings During Divorce

109

Making Big Decisions When You and Your Co-Parent Disagree: Parental Responsibility & Family Law Essentials

110

Empowering Your Divorce Journey: Five Essential Steps to Take Control

111

What To Do In The Witness Box: Moving from fear to confidence for a Family Law Court Trial

112

Understanding Post-Separation Abuse: Insights from the Purple Book

113

Navigating the Mortgage Minefield in Divorce or De Facto Separation in Australia

114

Court Support Bridging the Gap Between Layman and Lawyer: Family Court Updates and Course Updates

115

Smart Divorce Moves: Five Cost-Saving Tasks You Can Handle

116

Tackling Toxicity: Using the JADE Method to Navigate Divorce & Co-Parenting amidst Post-Separation Abuse, Coercive Control, or Narcissistic Traits

117

Navigating Legal Aid & Community Legal Services: Your Lifeline for Divorce and Family Violence Matters

118

Overcoming Disclosure Dilemmas: Your Path to Divorce Victory

119

Busting Divorce Myths: The Role of Salary in Property Settlement & Child Support

120

The Pitfalls of Premature PERCENTAGE NEGOTIATIONS in Divorce Property Settlement

121

The Recent Reforms in Australian Family Law: An Overview

122

A Guide to Reporting Domestic Violence & Coercive Control: What Happens at a Police Station?

123

Just Ask: The Pep Talk You Didn't Know You Needed for Navigating Divorce Legal Proceedings & Family Court

124

Navigating Parental Trash Talk During Divorce

125

Decoding Divorce Word Salad Legal Letters: 7 Step Methodical Approach

126

The Narcissist's Chess Board: Understanding THE DIVORCE "SLAY" Strategy

127

Splitting Silver Hairs: A Guide to Grey Divorce in Australia

128

Weapons of Tax Destruction in Divorce

129

Stand Strong: Strategies for Overcoming Bullying in Divorce

130

The Real Deal With Mediation: Dispelling 5 Common Misconceptions

131

Safeguarding Against Unfair Accusations in Custody Battles

132

Mind Over Manipulation: Divorcing a Narcissist

133

Property Settlement: What Is Fair? An overview of section 75 of the Australian Family Law Act

134

Overcoming The Sleep Struggle During Divorce

135

What Happens In Property Settlement During Divorce?

136

From "No No No" to "Ho Ho Ho" in spite of your divorce this Christmas

137

When Coercive Control Continues After Separation or Divorce Part 2

138

When Coercive Control Continues After Your Separation or Divorce

139

What about SUPERANNUATION in your divorce or de facto separation?

140

Beyond the Split: Understanding Separation Dates and Cohabitation with your Ex in Divorce

141

When your mediation goes wrong and what to do next in your divorce, custody or property negotiations

142

Gold Diggers in Divorce: Strategies to protect your assets from a non contributing ex.

143

​​Parenting Plan Solutions for Military Defence Force, FIFO, and Night Roster Challenges

144

Legal and Emotional Wellness in Divorce: 9 Expert Tips to Guide You

145

How to avoid going to family court: during your property, children's matters or divorce settlement

146

BONUS EPISODE: NEW UPDATES IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE DIVORCE SETTLEMENT PROCESS AND NEW UPDATES IN OUR BLUEPRINT

147

Balancing the Unbalanced: Navigating Divorce When the Scales Seem Tilted: 9 Scenarios

148

Divorce Budgeting 101: Understanding Legal Fees & Six Simple Saving Strategies

149

Your Top 7 Property Settlement Concerns During Divorce: How to Address Them

150

Three ways to choose and use your family lawyer (that you probably haven't heard of for your divorce.)

151

Deadlocks in Divorce: Strategies for Non-Disclosure, Valuation Fights, and Stonewalling

152

Decoding the Family Court's Perspective on 'Best Interests of the Children' in Custody Cases.

153

Key Legal Considerations to Remember as Your World Turns Upside Down During Divorce

154

Why your narcissistic ex might want a parenting coordinator and what you can do about it.

155

Who keeps the Inheritance, Injury Payouts & Redundancies in Divorce? Your General Guide to Lump Sums in Property Settlement.

156

Financial Fairness During Divorce: A How to Guide for Spousal Maintenance & Child Support

157

Creative Ways to Keep your House in Divorce: out of the box thinking for your property settlement.

158

Master Your Divorce Negotiations: The Iron Fist Within the Velvet Glove Technique

159

What Is Mediation & Am I Ready For It? Navigating mediation during your divorce or de facto separation.

160

Debunking Divorce Myths and Your Essential First Steps

161

Help! My ex is spending all the money and I'm worried there won't be enough left for me at property settlement. Safeguarding your property pool during your divorce.

162

Top Ten Practical Tips to Delight Your Divorce Lawyer and Slash Legal Expenses

163

The Post Separation Abuse Playbook and what you can do about it. Part 2

164

The Post Separation Abuse Playbook and what you can do about it. Part 1

165

Untangling the Value: How to Navigate Valuations in Divorce & De Facto Separation Property Settlements

166

I really really want to keep the house: general legal tips on how to achieve this goal whilst going through property settlement, divorce and de facto separation.

167

Consent Orders: it's not rocket science. Explore the what, when, why, how of property and parenting consent orders after divorce so you know what's what.

168

Can you really mediate with a narcissist? Mediation and negotiation tips for divorcing an ex with narcissistic behaviours.

169

Delay Tactics in Divorce: How to counter them & How it can affect your Property, Children's & Domestic Violence matters.

170

DIVORCE ON A BUDGET: How to negotiate, mediate and go to court on a shoestring

171

A simple way to protect your children from being used as chess pieces in your divorce or de facto separation

172

Disclosure: the what, why, when & how of disclosure for divorce or de facto separation.

173

Surprising issues that are irrelevant in divorce & separation proceedings. So you can focus all your efforts on the things that your mediator, divorce lawyer or judge will actually care about.

174

Do I really need to respond to that?! When co parenting communication becomes tricky during divorce proceedings.

175

Untangling your finances: your property settlement for divorce or separation explained.

176

The importance of record keeping during divorce & separation: the what, why, when and how to help yourself in mediation, family court or even just in negotiation.

177

Four things you might not realise are coercive control and the questions to ask yourself to see if it might be happening to you.

178

5 Ways To Avoid An Expensive Divorce or Separation. Exploring the ways legal fees become unnecessarily higher and how to stop it.

179

4 Roadblocks that may be stopping you from getting the best outcome in your property or custody case & what you can do about it

180

10 things that could happen legally and emotionally after mediation (in the family court or privatley)

181

The steps to take before going to Family Court - FCFCOA Pre-Action Procedures overview

182

Family & Domestic Violence and how it impacts on your case in The Family Court

183

What you need to know about your child's school and your divorce proceedings or custody battle.

184

Divorce & Disability: How the Family Court considers children with a disability and how it considers property and custody matters.

185

Child Support: answering the questions you are too afraid to ask.

186

Co parenting and Family Court with a Narcissist

187

Selling your house during divorce or property settlement: the process, the pitfalls and solutions.

188

Co Parenting & Legally Navigating the School Holidays with the Four Divorce Personality Types

189

How To Use The Grey Rock Method in Divorce & Family Law Proceedings with a narcissistic ex

190

What you might be doing that you don't yet realize may have significant ramifications to your property, parenting or domestic violence matters.

191

Travelling or Moving Internationally or Domestically? What to consider including in your parenting orders or family law agreement to make it work for you and your family.

192

An Overview of the Legal Process for Divorce: from start to finish and everything in between for property settlement and parenting matters.

193

Drug & Alcohol Abuse - How Coparenting Arrangements can accomodate this problem and the Family Court views.

194

Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid Making During Your Divorce Proceedings

195

Five Proven Steps you can take to to finally get that agreement for property settlement or parenting consent orders

196

Divorce Dirty Money Deeds

197

What happens if you just let your divorce and property settlement drift: 4 steps to getting it moving again

198

Child Abuse, Family Violence or Risk and the notice you need to fill in for the Family Court.

199

Mental Health Matters in Divorce & Family Law

200

Bombarded with legal letters? Try these 5 top tips to deal with the crazy.

201

The best thing you can do to help your divorce journey whether you are in court or not.

202

Costs, Family Court and Calderbank Offers

203

When your ex files in family court and you have to respond: Response to initiating application

204

When an Amicable Divorce goes wrong and what you can do about it in your Property Settlement & Parenting Agreement

205

Independent children's lawyer or ICL: the myths, the facts and everything you need to know for your family law court case

206

The best pieces of legal advice to hear during your property settlement, parenting or divorce

207

Is your ex lying in the family court? The "he said, she said" saga during your divorce. What to do when your ex lies in their family court material. What to do and how to prove it wrong and correct the record.

208

FDR, Conciliation Conference & Mediation: the what, how, when, who, why of your family dispute resolution

209

Coercive Control: how you can help yourself or a friend & what you need to know about the legal changes coming

210

DIVORCE Q & A Ask an Expert

211

Co-parenting: How to successfully do it even with a high conflict, narcissistic controlling or avoidant ex partner.

212

How to protect your assets during and after divorce : what you need to know about prenups, defacto rules and more

213

How to divorce a statue: 7 tips to divorce an avoidant ex even if they stonewall you or disappear.

214

Your Future Needs and how it affects your divorce and property settlement Part 3: Sorting your property settlement in divorce

215

Choosing a Family Lawyer & the Red Flags not to ignore

216

Post Separation Abuse and what you can do about it.

217

Sorting your property settlement in divorce: Part 2 Non financial & financial contributions during & after marriage.

218

What to expect on the day of your family court trial: divorce, parenting orders settlement or property settlement

219

5 legal tips to help limit the freak out moments during your divorce proceedings

220

Pets & Divorce

221

DIVORCE Q & A - Ask an Expert

222

Sorting your property settlement in divorce: Financial Contributions before cohabitation and how it affects your property settlement

223

DIVORCE Q & A - Ask an Expert

224

DIY Divorce Disclosure and Discovery, for property settlement & child support

225

Divorce Q & A Ask An Expert Bonus 6

226

Stalkers gonna stalk - How to deal with coercive control, tracking & harassment during divorce.

227

Divorce Q & A ask an expert

228

Divorce, Debt & How To Avoid STD's Sexually Transmitted Debt

229

Separated under one roof: the do's and don'ts in divorce

230

Christmas, Custody and Co-Parenting

231

Divorce Q & A ask an expert

232

Your Business and Divorce and How it factors into your property settlement

233

Co-parenting and family law through the schooling years

234

Divorce Q & A Ask an Expert

235

The Narcissist Playbook in Divorce

236

Divorce Q & A Ask an Expert

237

Spousal Maintenance - are you eligible?

238

Divorce Q & A Ask An Expert

239

Your last resort before going to family court

240

DIY Divorce Blueprint - How to save yourself thousands in your divorce journey.

241

Getting in control when your divorce is spinning out of control: 6 practical tips

242

Child custody myths and facts: Can you lose your kids in family court?

243

Divorce, Property Settlement , Court and Family Law frequently asked questions.

244

Can't afford a lawyer? Seven top tips to follow for children's or property settlement in the family law court

245

Divorcing a narcissist: what to expect in the family law process and courts and how to prepare.

246

The court conveyer belt: for family law, divorce, property settlement and children matters

247

Creating your own parenting orders or parenting plans with the 12 agreements

248

Convincing the unconvincible in divorce negotiations for family law

249

What is a subpoena and how to apply for one

250

How to survive financially after separation?

251

How to do your own divorce

252

How to write your own family law legal letter?

253

What to do if your ex wont let you see the children

254

Court Etiquette: What to say and do if self representing in the Family Law Court

255

Coercive Control in Divorce and after Separation

256

Child Support in Australia

257

Parental Alienation - What it is and what can you legally do to fix it.

258

Domestic Violence and Family Violence Part 2

259

Taking control of your finances & red flags of financial abuse with guest Pedro Marin

260

Parenting orders and plans after divorce

261

Affidavits for Divorce Settlements in the Family Law Court

262

Six simple ways to cut costs in your Divorce

263

Family reports in your divorce

264

Domestic Violence and how to get out of it Part 1

265

Divorce Mediation: what to expect & how to prepare.

266

How to negotiate an agreement after divorce.

267

Moving out once you've decided to divorce.

268

Divorce: What to do before you leave

269

Divorce: Identify your type of separation