The Separation Guide | A starting point for better separation and divorce

Episode 16: Kindness in Family Law


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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 approach to Family Law? In this episode, we speak to Perpetua Kish from Balance Family Law and Angela Harbinson, CEO of The Separation Guide about:

  • the role of the law in separation and divorce
  • what kindness in Family Law looks like and how it benefits clients
  • de-escalation and proactive communication between lawyers
  • what to look for when choosing a lawyer who will avoid escalation
  • possible points of escalation and how to avoid them
  • the financial and emotional cost of escalation and going to court.
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