In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Cassandra Kalpaxis — family and fertility lawyer, mediator, and founder of Kalpaxis Legal — to explore how to navigate separation and divorce with clarity, compassion, and legal confidence. Whether you’re in the thick of a breakup or trying to avoid a messy court battle, this conversation is essential listening.

What to Expect:

• What “conscious uncoupling” really means — and how to avoid a 5-year court nightmare
• The truth about 50/50 custody and why Australian law is finally evolving
• How to protect yourself if you’re a stay-at-home parent with limited financial access
• The emotional and psychological effects of separation on children — and what’s worse than divorce
• What to do if you're separating under the same roof and don’t feel safe
• How menopause, health issues, and caregiving can influence long-term relationship dynamics
• Mediation, collaborative law, and how to separate with dignity — outside of court
• Why relationship counseling isn’t always the answer — and how to know if it’s too late

This episode is for women navigating divorce or separation, especially those in midlife or who've taken on caregiving roles and now feel financially stuck or emotionally overwhelmed. It’s also a must-listen for professionals supporting these women — therapists, GPs, and lawyers — who want to understand what dignified divorce can truly look like.

For more information from Cassandra Kalpaxis:
Follow her on Instagram, visit the Kalpaxis Legal website or purchase her book ‘Dignified Divorce’ here.

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00:00:00 - Separation Series Intro
00:00:08 - Guest Expert Intro
00:02:25 - Conscious Uncoupling Explained
00:03:09 - Empathy in Breakups
00:04:36 - Challenges of Uncoupling
00:08:13 - Menopause & Separation
00:10:42 - First Steps Post-Breakup
00:13:27 - Parenting After Separation
00:15:45 - 50-50 Parenting Myth
00:18:47 - Kids & Divorce Impact
00:20:34 - Separation Under One Roof
00:25:00 - Financial Separation Issues
00:27:55 - Legal Rights in Separation
00:30:24 - Splitting Super Explained
00:32:36 - Can Kids Choose?
00:34:48 - DV & Child Custody
00:37:01 - Culture & Divorce
00:39:33 - Counselling in Separation
00:42:55 - How Mediation Helps
00:46:10 - No-Fault Divorce Law
00:48:32 - Pets After Divorce
00:52:46 - Family Court Updates
00:56:59 - Parental Alienation Issues* divorce advice for women

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