24. Why Aussie women should STOP consuming American family law horror stories.

03/04/24 • 10 min

Navigating the labyrinth of family court post-separation can feel like a descent into the unknown, but I'm no stranger to this daunting path.
I've lived through the turmoil myself and now I hope to shed some light on the key differences between Australian and American family law systems.
This episode is a candid exploration of the fears and misconceptions that haunt many women facing potential court outcomes, and as we unravel the myths and highlight the importance of tailored legal advice, this discussion is an essential guide for those fearing the loss of parenting time.
No legalese or jargon here; just real insights drawn from my experiences, conversations with clients, and connections with legal professionals. It's a deep dive into the realities of the Australian legal framework, contrasting sharply with the narratives often presented in American contexts. Tune in for a compassionate, empowering perspective that encourages critical thinking over fear, encouraging you to maintain healthy scepticism when consuming online content about separation and divorce.

I'm a specialist Separation, Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach based in Melbourne, Australia.
I support women to strategically navigate ongoing control and other forms of abuse after separation, and to optimise their outcome for themselves and their children.
Part of my specialist coaching includes helping women to optimise their court outcomes, particularly parenting arrangements. If you are navigating the court system with a controlling former partner, or suspect that you might in the future, I can help.

To learn more about what I do, and how to work with me, visit:
https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au
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https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/separationplanning
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23. Let's talk about parallel parenting

Navigating the stormy seas of separation becomes even more challenging when you're tethered to a high-conflict ex-partner, doesn't it?
In this episode, I don't shy away from my trademark honesty as I tell it like it is when you share one or more children with a controlling person.
As your guide, I bring to light the often hidden realities of parallel parenting, laying bare the truth that working amicably with a controlling ex might be as realistic as finding a unicorn!
This episode peels back the layers of what it truly means to parent alongside someone whose behaviours could echo the hallmarks of a personality disorder, such as narcissism. This discussion is candid, and I unravel the emotional threads that bind us to the hope of collaborative co-parenting - and how to cut them for the wellbeing of our children and ourselves.

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25. The importance of building your village when navigating separation & divorce

Struggling to navigate through the stormy seas of separation or co-parenting with a controlling person?
Inside this episode, I share the importance of carefully curating your inner circle and how to balance what you disclose to the outer circles that include work colleagues and neighbors. As a strategic separation and divorce specialist coach, I provide you with the tools to keep your ship steady, even when the current tries to pull you under. Listen in, and together, let's become stronger, braver, and more resilient against the tides of control and manipulation.

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The Post-Separation Abuse Podcast - 24. Why Aussie women should STOP consuming American family law horror stories.

Transcript

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Hi everyone , thanks for joining me here on another episode of the Post-Separation Abuse podcast . I'm your host , danielle Black , and today what I'd like to briefly cover are some of the differences between Australian family law and American family law , specifically with what you can expect in the form of an outcome if your case progresses to court . A lot of women , when they fi