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Caroline
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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...
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Caroline
Nov 20, 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...
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Caroline
Jun 5, 20236 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...
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Caroline
Feb 8, 20233 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...
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Caroline
May 31, 20225 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...
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Caroline
Sep 14, 20213 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...
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Caroline
Jul 22, 20212 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...
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Caroline
Feb 27, 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...
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Caroline
Jan 16, 20211 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...
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Caroline
Dec 10, 20202 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...
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Caroline
Nov 16, 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....
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Caroline
Oct 24, 20203 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...
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