The Separation Guide | A starting point for better separation and divorce
The Separation Guide is your independent guide to separation and divorce in Australia. We support you from start to finish, making separation simpler, more manageable and less stressful. We aim to give you confidence to make the right decisions for your future.
Episodes
Superannuation is often overlooked in separation, but it’s a crucial asset that can significantly impact your financial future. In this episode, we break down the key things you need to know about super in separation—why it matters, common misconceptions, and how to approach it fairly and equitably.
We explore the common fight-or-flight response in high-conflict separations, the importance of financial disclosure, and practical step...
In this episode, host Sabina Read sits down with Arabella Feltham, Separation Consultant at The Separation Guide, to explore how men can navigate separation with strength and support. They discuss:
Staying out of conflict and prioritising health
The importance of support networks
Why men are often blindsided by separation news
Managing grief, anger, and mental health challenges
Practical advice for FIFO and emergency ...
Positive Co-parenting over the holiday season
In this episode, Lisanne Iriks of the Co-Parenting Institute talks with Sabina Read about creating a positive co-parenting environment for your children during the holiday season.
Whether the separation is relatively new or you are tackling your first Christmas as a separated family, Lisanne shares some ways to manage the emotions and changes to traditions over this time. She shares how...
How can I plan for my financial future?
Live, love, legacy and laugh
During this episode, Ryan Watson of Tribeca Financial will share how to escape fear and live the life you want in the future, following the priorities to live, love, legacy and laugh.
Ryan shares the range of emotions you may feel about your finances during separation. He shares some common fears many people experience during this time, such as the fear that you w...
This episode explores family law finance - a line of credit available to people who are going through separation and need to access funds to pay for professional support to reach a fair and equitable settlement that will set them up for a secure future.
We talk to Jack O'Donnell from JustFund about:
- the purpose of family law finance
- what it can cover
- how it differs from traditional loans
- who is eligible, and how...
The number of separated couples still living together in Australia is on the rise. Over 50% of people tell us that they have separated but are still living under one roof. The transition from partners to moving out can take some time, but we’re seeing that period grow longer for more and more couples. In this episode, separation and relationship coach Kelly Bagshaw joins us to talk about
- what’s causing this rising trend
- mak...
Dividing assets and property in separation and divorce may seem like a simple equation, but it gets complicated quickly. A 50-50 split may not always be the best outcome. Listen to find out what factors need to be considered in determining a fair property split. In this episode, we talked to Lauren Patford-Smith of Padford-Smith Legal Services about:
- the 4-step process of Family Law
- what assets and debts should you should in...
Telling your partner that you want to separate is a daunting prospect. Doing it wrong could have consequences like escalating conflict, creating unnecessary hurt for those around you and, in extreme circumstances, it could be dangerous. Preparing yourself to tell your spouse the right way can set the tone for a low-conflict separation from day one.
In this episode, we speak to our Senior Separation Consultant, Arabella Feltham, abo...
Around a third of Australia’s population was born overseas. Many married and de facto couples have at least one person from another country. If this is you, what happens if you separate in Australia?
In this episode, we talk to experienced migration and family Lawyer from Starlight Legal, Eva Liang, about:
- how Australian Family Law recognises overseas marriages
- how to divorce when one party is overseas
- relocating chi...
Child support is a way for both parents to make sure that their kids are properly supported financially. There are a lot of decisions that need to be made around how your child support arrangement is set up, managed and collected. There are also a lot of implications to these decisions which might not become clear until you are a fair way down the child support road.
In this episode, we speak to Crystal Paduch from Child Support Co...
We’ve had ‘no-fault’ divorce in Australia since 1975. Unlike criminal law, there's not a guilty verdict. Your lawyer isn't fighting to 'win' - their job is to help you reach an agreement with your spouse over property and financial settlement and child arrangements.
So is there really a place for escalating your matter to an inevitable court date, and who is actually benefiting when that happens? Is it time in Australia for a kind ...
75% of the couples we hear from own property together. Find out about your borrowing options and know where you stand before you negotiate your financial settlement. In this episode, we speak to Senior Lending Specialist Jyana Papanastasiou from SCM Finance Solutions about:
- covering your loan when you separate
- refinancing when one person keeps the home
- pros and cons of selling and releasing equity
- getting a mortgage as a s...
Putting children through a family separation isn’t something anyone ever wants to do. So, how should you approach it if it happens? In this episode, we speak with Bron O’Loan from O’Loan Family Law about:
- telling children about your separation
- what to say if you can’t answer their questions
- involving children in decisions about their future
- messages you give children about the separation
- support networks for parents an...
What happens to your superannuation when you separate? In this episode, we chat with Samatha Miller from Clarity Lawyers, Chris Fagan from SCM Wealth Management and Christina Hobbs, CEO and co-founder of Verve Super about superannuation and separation.
Are you impacted by separation? Our 3-minute Q&A can help connect you with experts like those featured in our podcast to guide you through the maze.
The Separation Guide CEO, Angela Harbinson, spoke with industry experts Kylie Harding and Selena James about their advice and suggestions for financial empowerment before, during and after separation.
Find out more about your options in separation and divorce at www.theseparationguide.com.au
Note that Kylie Harding was known by her married name Kylie MacDonald when our podcast was recorded.
In this episode, Jack Whelan speaks with Heidi Rogers from Moving Mindsets, Tanya Hibberd from Aubrey Brown and Andrew Wilson, who is a Mediator with The Separation Guide, about the different types of family violence, how these can affect your separation, and some tips about what you can do if you find yourself facing family violence while also going through a separation.
Jack Whelan, Mediator, Barrister, FDRP and Co-founder of The Separation Guide, leads the discussion on the controversial subject of Parental Alienation with Lawyers Kath Manby and Bron O'Loan, together with Family Therapist and Psychologist Lynne Datnow.
Jack Whelan, Barrister, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner spoke with Dr Mandy-Jo Ellis from the Relationspace, Carolyn Devries, CEO of NEW Way Lawyers, Australia’s first not for profit law firm, and New Way Law Family Law expert practitioner Ryan Cropper to discuss some of the issues facing separating and divorced families in a pandemic.
We chat with Rebecca Dahl, partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers, about 10 common family law myths.
True or false?
- If you leave the family home, you'll lose your share in the property.
- If you're still living together, you can't be separated.
- 'I put the money in and so I should get the money back.'
Do you need help sorting family law fact from fiction?
Our 5-minute Q&A can help connect you with ex...
Today, we chat with Davide Di Pietro, Principal therapist at The Resilience Centre's Family Clinic, about communicating through separation.
This practical conversation covers:
- Setting separation conversations up the right way
- Communication barriers
- Grounding strategies
- Psychological rigidity vs. psychological flexibility.
'The families that I've worked with where I've met them before the separation has occurred and b...
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