When separating, the way you approach negotiations can shape not just the outcome of your financial settlement, but also the emotional and relational future of your family, especially if children are involved.

If you’re looking to part ways in a way that minimises conflict, supports healing, and fosters a strong co-parenting relationship, a Collaborative Family Law approach offers a more holistic and family-focused alternative to traditional mediation. Unlike mediation, it supports separating couples to maintain and even strengthen their relationship despite the transition out of romantic partnership.

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FACT: You Have More Power to Avoid Post-Separation Conflict Than You Think!

Navigating a break-up or divorce can feel overwhelming—especially if your ex is exhibiting challenging or even abusive behaviour. It’s easy to feel powerless and trapped in cycles of conflict that seem beyond your control.

But here’s the truth: you have more influence over the tone and outcome of your separation than you realise. Many people unknowingly make mistakes that fuel conflict, increase legal costs, and deepen emotional wounds, but by becoming aware of these patterns, you can take back control.

Avoiding conflict isn’t about backing down, it’s about making wise, grounded and informed decisions that protect your future.

Over the course of my professional career as a family lawyer and now coach, I have seen people make many mistakes that unnecessarily exacerbated conflict and emotional turmoil. Here are five common mistakes that escalate post-separation conflict and what to do instead.

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Separation and Divorce is known to be one of the biggest traumas a person can experience. This has become increasingly more challenging for Men in modern times, where the majority are incredibly disconnected both in a social context and from a sense of purpose outside of providing for their family.

Men are often already disconnected—from themselves, from social support networks, and from a sense of purpose beyond providing for their families. Conditioned to be the lone wolf, many men suffer in silence, drowning in the post-separation landscape without the emotional tools or support systems to navigate it.

This can leave them with a highly activated nervous system, reacting in ways that may feel unhealthy, unhelpful, or even destructive. Whether through anger, withdrawal, avoidance, or numbing behaviours, many men struggle to process their emotions in a way that allows for true healing.

This isn’t just a conversation for men - it’s for women too!!!

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This week I experienced a milestone moment—our son’s first day of Prep.

As we walked through the morning together, helping him get dressed, packing his bag, and feeling the butterflies of excitement and nerves, I was struck by an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Not just for my son, but for the thriving Bi-Nuclear parenting dynamic my husfriend (my son’s father) and I have consciously co-created.

Separation is never easy. The transition from being a couple to being co-parents can be one of the most emotionally and logistically challenging shifts a family can face. But when done with intention and collaboration, it can also become one of the most rewarding.

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When you and your partner separate and/or divorce, formalising your financial and property matters can feel overwhelming. Many people believe that going to court is the only way to resolve these issues, but in Australia, that's simply not the case.

While applying to the court is one option, particularly if there is irresolvable conflict, there are two other legally recognised pathways that don't require court attendance, as well as the informal avenue. Each has its own advantages and limitations, and the right choice depends on your unique situation.

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Relationship Breakdowns, Separation and Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially draining experiences in life. Beyond the legalities, there are the intense emotional waves, the daunting future decisions, and the disruption to daily life. This is where a Relationship Breakdown, Separation and/or Divorce coach steps in—offering guidance, support, and practical strategies to navigate the complex process of separation.

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Anyone who has ever experienced a relationship ending, will appreciate just how much chaos and disruption this brings to your life. Your World is ripped apart, you suddenly don’t know what your future might look like.

You may feel grief, hopelessness, fear, shame, uncertainty and even rage! All of these feelings are completely human and very normal as studies show that humans are a pretty needy bunch who co-regulate with their romantic partner and when this connection is torn, our nervous system is activated. Suddenly we are triggered into flight, fight, fawn response and we are unable to access higher-order cognitive thinking in this state- despite desperately needing to be able to so in order to make the big life-changing decisions you may be confronting!

It is for this reason that calming your nervous system is incredibly important and here are 7 simple self-care practices to help you centre yourself amidst the chaos/

In the journey of parting ways with a partner, preparing yourself emotionally, mentally, and practically can make all the difference in achieving a mindful, conscious, and peaceful separation.

With these 5 mindful steps, you will be well on your way to embarking on the path of conscious uncoupling and navigating the separation process with grace and clarity.

In the realm of relationship dynamics, the term "Conscious Uncoupling" has sparked curiosity and, at times, confusion. As misconceptions swirl around Conscious Uncoupling, it's crucial to shed light on its true essence of the formal certified process and dispel common myths. From misconceptions about participation to its applicability beyond romantic partnerships, understanding the nuances of the certified Conscious Uncoupling™ process is essential.

Read on to explore the intricacies of this transformative process and unravel the truths that lie beneath the surface of 5 common myths.

The dissolution of a marriage is a challenging and often painful process for all parties involved. When it comes to high-conflict separations and divorces, children become innocent victims and collateral damage.

Given the incredible stakes of a high-conflict separation or divorce, the importance of embarking upon this process consciously cannot be understated. This blog explores the ways in which you can mitigate the risk of harm and trauma to yourself and your children including how Conscious Uncoupling is a priceless investment!

Hand’s up if you have ever felt disappointed with the romance in your life? I know I have!

But ultimately, it is our own responsibility to show ourselves the love and romance we crave. So with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not take this as a golden opportunity to celebrate self-love and care by romancing yourself and filling your own cup. Here are 7 ways you might fill your own cup this Valentine’s Day!

The devastating and traumatic impact of high-conflict separation and divorce upon not just the estranged partners, but their children and extended family, is well known. The impact can span generations and having spent 10 years practicing in family law, I can attest to the inadequacies and failings of the legal system which see these generational cycles continue.

This leaves us in a position where we need to find a new way beyond family law settlements achieved through resignation and forced co-parenting that leaves individuals feeling bitter and resentful and with no skills to avoid repeating the same fate.

Conscious uncoupling is a concept, coined by Katherine Woodward-Thomas (renowned psychotherapist and New Times Best Selling Author), that gained widespread attention when actress Gwyneth Paltrow used the term to describe her separation from her then-husband, Chris Martin, in 2014.

Katherine Woodward-Thomas’ ground-breaking work has transformed the way individuals approach the delicate process of separation and divorce. So, what exactly does it mean to engage in a conscious separation or divorce?