Divorce Story

In many families, it’s common for one person in a relationship to take a step back in their career to help with the mental load and logistics of running the home and children. But, when a relationship ends, the person who has been the primary carer will often find themselves needing to increase their earning capacity and in some cases, they might have been out of the workforce for years. On the show today, we talk about relaunching...

On the show today we’re going to be talking about how you can successfully guide your children through separation. We’ll be speaking to child psychologist Belinda Jones about tips and tricks you can take home to guide you about how to speak to your child. And we’ll be joined by the author of Surviving Your Split, Lucy Mannering to walk us through how to be the sane parent during a separation.

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How do you help a friend who is going through separation or a divorce? With 1 in 3 marriages ending in divorce in Australia, chances are you’ll need to support a friend going through divorce - so what are some of the most helpful things you can do? How can you make them smile? Cass and Annaliese share their tips for how you can be the best support network for your friend...

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Remember that scene in Bridget Jones’ Diary when she was the only single lady at a dinner party? Surrounded by smug married couples? Well, chances are that could be you right now.  On the show today, once you’re single - how the heck do you navigate couple-ville as a single woman? Plus how do you handle gossip about your relationship?

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Produced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesed...

When a person goes from your partner to your ex it can be incredibly hard to remember that you can’t talk to them the way you used to. You can’t vent to them, and you can’t express your anger at them like you might have done when you were together. Ex-etiquette is tricky - but, it’s do-able. And that’s what we’re here to help you achieve. On the show today Cass and Annaliese are joined by Rachel Voysey from the Relationship Ro...

There’s an old expression - that to get over someone, you have to get under someone. But when it comes to the end of a marriage, is that still the case? On the show today Cass and Annaliese are joined by sexologist, psychologist and relationship expert Dr Nikki Goldstein. 

Nikki’s going to be helping us talk about everything from dating apps to sex for the first time post divorce...

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You’ve decided who lives where, and maybe you’re even working on a settlement agreement. But when it comes to dividing up your finances, how are you best to go about it? And what bills and paperwork do you need to have access to? Because as we all know, when you share your life with someone you share pretty much everything. On this episode of Divorce Story Cass Thorburn and Annaliese Dent are joined by financial expert Melissa Brow...

Just a warning - this episode deals with the topic of domestic violence - if you need help please call 1800RESPECT now and if you are ever in any danger please call the Police on 000.

When it comes to leaving it’s not always as easy as ‘who gets what’ - if you are in an abusive relationship, often the time leading up to and just after leaving can be one of the most dangerous. Because often, telling the abuser that the rela...

Co-parenting with an ex, at the best of times can come with so many complications and issues. The global COVID-19 pandemic is a frightening, unprecedented and constantly evolving crisis. Which is why on today’s episode of Divorce Story we have created this special episode all about how to co-parent in COVID-19. Join Cass and Annaliese as they chat to Lawyer Lucy Mannering about potential future complications of co-parenting through...

When it comes to divorce, do you need a lawyer? And what help is out there? Cass and Annaliese are joined by Ruth Pilkinton from Legal Aid NSW and family lawyer Alana Boyle to talk about what help you can access for free and what rights you can forgo if you move out of the family home.

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Produced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)

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Not everyone has a choice when it comes to their marriage ending. For some people, it can be sudden - for others it can feel like a long time coming. But how do you get through those first few weeks of what is commonly referred to as the second most stressful life event - second to the death of a spouse? We’ll be joined by psychologist Jacqui Manning to talk about how to grieve a sudden marriage breakdown and the tips you need...

What happens when your life becomes the one that you hadn't planned? How do you know if your relationship is over? And what happens if you choose to walk away from your relationship? On the first episode of Divorce Story Cass & Annaliese speak to the CEO of Relationships Australia Elisabeth Shaw and psychologist Jacqui Manning about what to do when you realise that your marriage is over. From spotting a toxic relationship to lo...