The Divorce Course Podcast

🎧 Listen to This Episode If You…

💔 You’re worried your ex is badmouthing you during divorce

⚖️ Want to know how false allegations and smear campaigns affect family court

🧠 Need strategies to protect your mental health from the gossip

📚 Want practical legal and emotional steps to respond to defamation

😢 Feel isolated because family and friends are bel...

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✉️ You’re self-represented in your family law matter

🤯 You’re feeling overwhelmed trying to respond to legal letters

⚖️ You’re unsure of your rights when communicating without a lawyer

📬 You need tips for writing clear, respectful, and protective responses

🚨 You’ve been told you must respond but don’t know where to start

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💸 Are weighing the pros and cons of buying, selling or renting post-divorce

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😢 Feel like your ex is still trying to control you, even after the breakup
🧠 Want to understand how emotional abuse can continue post-separation
🛡️ Need strategies to protect your mental health during negotiations
⚖️ Are co-parenting with someone who is manipulative or abusive
👂 Want to learn what psychologists say about responding calmly and firmly
💔 Are feeling exhausted, anxiou...

🎙️ Episode 198: The Hidden Costs of Doing Nothing – Why Waiting in Limbo Might Be Hurting You

🎧 Listen to This Episode If You:

🔁 Feel stuck or overwhelmed since separating
📅 Keep delaying property or parenting decisions
💔 Are hoping things might just “work out” without action
💸 Worry about legal costs or can’t afford a lawyer yet
🛑 Feel like taking action will start a figh...

🎧 Listen to This Episode If You:

🚪 You’re about to go to mediation and don’t know what to expect
📝 You want to know what documents and disclosures you actually need
😵‍💫 You’re anxious about seeing your ex in the same room
🧠 You want practical tips to mentally and emotionally prepare
⚖️ You want to give yourself the best chance of settling
👀 You’re worried your ex is manipulative or controlling
...

🎧 Listen to This Episode If You:

💼 You're negotiating your super split after divorce in Australia

🧐 You've been told “let’s just equalise super — it’s fair”

😵‍💫 You’re confused about what super is worth vs. cash

💸 You’re worried about being left worse off long-term

🧾 You’ve made non-financial contributions (like parenting or homemaking)

One of the most underestimated parts of separation are— settlement offers. Whether you’re negotiating parenting arrangements, property division, or both, knowing how and when to make (or respond to) an offer can save you stress, time, and serious money.

We break down how settlement offers work, when to consider using Calderbank letters, how Section 117C of the Family Law Act affects legal costs, and the em...

Major Changes Are Coming to Family Law in Australia – Here’s What You’ll want to Know

In this episode, I sit down with my mum  Lyn, our favourite straight-talking family lawyer—to unpack the biggest Family Law changes coming into effect on June 10, 2025.

We dive into how these legal reforms will impact property settlements, family violence considerations, companion animals (yes, pets!), ...

Are you trying to figure out how to divide the property after your separation or divorce? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with my mum, but also an experienced family lawyer — and we walk you through the eight most common ways people settle property in Australia.

Whether you’re hoping to keep the house, want a clean break, or are totally confused by super splitting, we’re breaking it all down for yo...

In this eye-opening and practical episode,a seasoned family lawyer helps to unpack the 10 most frequently asked questions about child custody in Australia.

Whether you're fresh out of a breakup, preparing for court, or trying to figure out what your rights are, this episode is packed with general education and emotional clarity every separated parent needs. From understanding how courts decide who gets cus...

Feeling trapped in limbo while waiting for your property settlement to go through? You’re not alone — and there may be a way out.

In this episode, I’m joined again by my mum, Lynette Galvin — a family lawyer with over 35 years of experience — and we’re talking about a powerful but underused legal option called early distribution of funds.

This is a game-changer for anyone financially stuck dur...

Are you? Learn about the signs of economic or financial abuse, hear some real-life examples of how economic abuse manifests in relationships and practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your financial future. Find out how it is legally recognized under the Australian Family Law Amendment Act 2024, and why it’s considered a form of coercive control. Also find out about the new laws effective from June 2025 a...

Think you know what divorce looks like in Australia? Think again. In this episode, we're busting some of the most common myths that trip people up emotionally, financially, and legally during separation and divorce. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or knee-deep in negotiations, these misunderstandings could be holding you back or costing you big.

Join Laura and her mum, Lynette Galvin — a family...

💰 Is your ex hiding assets? Are they draining joint accounts, concealing super, or transferring money to family and friends? You're not alone, and there are legal ways to uncover what's yours.

Learn about the most common ways people try to hide assets in divorce, including trust funds, cash jobs, disappearing assets, and hidden overseas accounts. Find out how the Australian Family Court courts hand...

Explore the tactics abusive partners use to maintain control, how emotional abuse can impact divorce and custody proceedings, and—most importantly—how to protect yourself, rebuild your confidence, and move forward with clarity.

When emotional abuse in your relationship or divorce, it becomes confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. Many people don’t realize that abuse isn’t always physical—disrespect, manip...

Have you just realized your ex might be a covert narcissist? Thought your separation was amicable,only to find yourself blindsided by manipulation and deceit? In this episode, we break down the six key signs of a covert narcissist during divorce, property settlement or coparenting. From playing the victim to using the legal system against you, we’ll help you spot the red flags and protect yourself.

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Are you going through a divorce property settlement and unsure whether to choose a Consent Order or a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)? In this episode, we break down what they are and the key differences between the two. We also discuss the pitfalls and risks to keep in mind when navigating this. 

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✅ Are going through a separation and need to divide...