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

Feb 27 2025 25 ep. 37 mins 11
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The Separation Guide is your independent guide to separation and divorce in Australia. We support you from start to finish, making separation simpler, more manageable and less stressful. We aim to give you confidence to make the right decisions for your future.

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Episode 26: The Gender Superannuation Gap

Feb 27 2025 40 mins  
Superannuation is often overlooked in separation, but it’s a crucial asset that can significantly impact your financial future. In this episode, we break down the key things you need to know about super in separation—why it matters, common misconceptions, and how to approach it fairly and equitably.We explore the common fight-or-flight response in high-conflict separations, the

Episode 25: Separation support for men

Dec 18 2024 54 mins  
In this episode, host Sabina Read sits down with Arabella Feltham, Separation Consultant at The Separation Guide, to explore how men can navigate separation with strength and support. They discuss: Staying out of conflict and prioritising health The importance of support networks Why men are often blindsided by separation news Managing grief, anger, and mental health challe

Episode 24: Positive Co-parenting during the holiday season

Dec 12 2024 43 mins  
Positive Co-parenting over the holiday season In this episode, Lisanne Iriks of the Co-Parenting Institute talks with Sabina Read about creating a positive co-parenting environment for your children during the holiday season. Whether the separation is relatively new or you are tackling your first Christmas as a separated family, Lisanne shares some ways to manage the emotions and c

Episode 23: How can I plan my financial future with Tribeca Financial

Dec 12 2024 40 mins  
How can I plan for my financial future? Live, love, legacy and laugh During this episode, Ryan Watson of Tribeca Financial will share how to escape fear and live the life you want in the future, following the priorities to live, love, legacy and laugh. Ryan shares the range of emotions you may feel about your finances during separation. He shares some common fears many people exper

Episode 22: How can I pay for my separation?

Jan 14 2024 23 mins  
This episode explores family law finance - a line of credit available to people who are going through separation and need to access funds to pay for professional support to reach a fair and equitable settlement that will set them up for a secure future. We talk to Jack O'Donnell from JustFund about: the purpose of family law finance what it can cover how it differs from tr

Episode 21: How to live with your ex

Sep 20 2023 45 mins  
The number of separated couples still living together in Australia is on the rise. Over 50% of people tell us that they have separated but are still living under one roof. The transition from partners to moving out can take some time, but we’re seeing that period grow longer for more and more couples. In this episode, separation and relationship coach Kelly Bagshaw joins us to ta

Episode 20: What's fair when you split your assets?

Mar 20 2023 40 mins  
Dividing assets and property in separation and divorce may seem like a simple equation, but it gets complicated quickly. A 50-50 split may not always be the best outcome. Listen to find out what factors need to be considered in determining a fair property split. In this episode, we talked to Lauren Patford-Smith of Padford-Smith Legal Services about: the 4-step process of Family

Episode 19: How to tell your partner you want to separate

Dec 11 2022 31 mins  
Telling your partner that you want to separate is a daunting prospect. Doing it wrong could have consequences like escalating conflict, creating unnecessary hurt for those around you and, in extreme circumstances, it could be dangerous. Preparing yourself to tell your spouse the right way can set the tone for a low-conflict separation from day one. In this episode, we speak to our

Episode 18: Immigration and separation in Australia

Nov 01 2022 39 mins  
Around a third of Australia’s population was born overseas. Many married and de facto couples have at least one person from another country. If this is you, what happens if you separate in Australia?  In this episode, we talk to experienced migration and family Lawyer from Starlight Legal, Eva Liang, about: how Australian Family Law recognises overseas marriages how to di

Episode 17: What you need to know about child support

Aug 24 2022 41 mins  
Child support is a way for both parents to make sure that their kids are properly supported financially. There are a lot of decisions that need to be made around how your child support arrangement is set up, managed and collected. There are also a lot of implications to these decisions which might not become clear until you are a fair way down the child support road. In this episod