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Take back your throne: Reclaim your power in family court cross-examination
In this webinar, Caroline explains what you can expect during family court cross-examination, and how to prepare for it. She will...

Caroline
Nov 21, 20231 min read


How to know you're in a toxic relationship
Caroline talks with Sallyanne Hartnell of Reflect Coaching about: How to recognise an unhealthy or toxic relationship; Key indicators...

Caroline
Nov 20, 20231 min read


5 reasons why consent orders rock
If you have separated from your partner, you will likely need to divide your property. If this is done informally (by a simple...

Caroline
Jun 5, 20236 min read


The times they are a-changin’
Two random but strangely connected articles caught my eye this week, and I thought they were worthy of comment, given they represent a...

Caroline
Feb 8, 20233 min read


Why file on time?
Many moons ago, while I was still a banking lawyer, a family lawyer friend told me that no-one ever files documents on time in the family...

Caroline
May 31, 20225 min read


Property settlement with a toxic spouse
Separating from a life partner you share a home with is difficult enough when they’re rational, reasonable and empathetic. But what...

Caroline
Sep 14, 20213 min read


Here's to the family court merger
On 1 September 2021 the Australian family court and federal circuit court (the “FCC”) will merge. And I can’t wait. At the moment the...

Caroline
Jul 22, 20212 min read


What does a healthy relationship look like?
There’s a litmus test question for determining whether you are in an abusive relationship. Have you ever asked yourself, “is this what...

Caroline
Feb 27, 20212 min read


Domestic abuse is like hepatitis
Domestic abuse is a lot like hepatitis. Most people don’t know they have it. However, its impact on sufferers can be severe and...

Caroline
Jan 16, 20211 min read


Toxic relationship? Wait for the snap
A common but antiquated question in the family violence debate (using gendered language for historical accuracy) is “why didn’t she...

Caroline
Dec 10, 20202 min read


Teach your kids about bucket dippers
There’s a game played by primary school children in the Middle East. Each child is given a bucket and a number of blank slips of paper....

Caroline
Nov 16, 20202 min read


Why every parent should watch Frozen
Spoiler alert: if you’re one of the few who haven’t seen the original Disney movie “Frozen” you may wish to remedy that before reading...

Caroline
Oct 24, 20203 min read
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