Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Module 1 - Emotional Rollercoaster

  • 3

    Module 2 - Separation Journey

    • Supported Separation Pathway

    • Your Separation Journey

    • What happens if we go to court?
  • 4

    Module 3 - How does Mediation work?

    • How does mediation work?

    • Parenting Mediation Process

    • Property Mediation Process

    • Support Roles during mediation

    • Why Parenting Mediation should be done first

    • The pitfalls of choosing the wrong mediator for your parenting matter
  • 5

    Module 4 - Parenting Family Law & Legal Advice

  • 6

    Chapter 5 - Conflict Management

    • Separated under the one roof

    • Can we mediate if there is a violence order in place?

    • Am I a free agent if separated under the one roof?

    • High Conflict - How to protect you and your children

    • 5 modes of conflict management
  • 7

    Chapter 6 - Parenting Conflict & Resistance

    • Parenting Key Issues

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    • Resistance to reaching parenting agreement

    • Refused contact with my children

    • Cockroach Theory

    • Understanding the impact of conflict on children

    • My child is upset about what happened at coparents home

    • Why should our child's routine change because we decided to divorce?

    • Should I agree for ex to take kids on overseas holiday?

    • How to stop the Cycle of Anger in Child Custody Disputes

    • Parenting through separation

    • Mr Nobody - train station scene

    • Your ex brings new partner to handover

    • Conflict impacts negotiation
  • 8

    Chapter 7 - What to include in your parenting plan

    • Parental Responsibility

    • Parenting Arrangements and Changeovers

    • Isn't 50/50 shared parenting fair?

    • Example Parenting Schedules

    • School Holidays and Special Events

    • Education and Medical

    • Communication

    • Relocation & Travel

    • Culture and Religion

    • Dispute Resolution

    • First Right of Refusal & Make up time
  • 9

    Module 8 - Empowered for Parenting Mediation

    • What children say to counsellors

    • 10 reasons why changeover conflict escalates

    • Changeover through the child's eyes

    • When coparenting hurts your kids

    • Create calm not chaos for your children

    • Is it a safety issue or a different parenting style?

    • Isn't 50/50 shared parenting fair?

    • A Parenting Plan is not enforceable, so why have one?

    • My ex has reduced my time with my child

    • Coparenting Tips

    • Empowered for Parenting Mediation Quiz

    • Empowered for Parenting Mediation Feedback

  • 10

    Module 9 - Property - Family Law & Legal Advice

    • Family Law Act for Property Settlement

    • Family Law Property changes from 10th June 2025

    • Legal Advice

    • Why is my legal advice different to my ex?

    • Who is liable for my ex racking up bills after separation?

    • Equal vs Equitable

    • BFA vs Orders
  • 11

    Module 10 - Property Conflict & Resistance

    • Property Key Issues

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    • Short term issues

    • My ex isn't entitled to anything

    • Impasse vs Impact

    • My ex has no incentive to mediate

    • Myths about your outcome

    • Resistance to reaching agreement

    • What expectations do you have that may not be fulfilled?

    • Conflict impacts negotiation
  • 12

    Module 11 - Property Mediation Preparation

    • Property Settlement - 4 steps

    • Financial Disclosure is mandatory by law

    • What superannuation do you have?

    • Do you own a business?

    • Do you own a trust fund?

    • Do you own investment properties?

    • Investment property gotcha in financial settlement

    • Step 2 - Financial & Non-Financial Contributions

    • Step 3 - Future Needs

    • Agree your net asset pool

    • Step 4 - Just and equitable outcome
  • 13

    Module 12 - Empowered for property mediation

    • Shift mindset

    • Stuck on an impasse

    • Don't waste Mediation time arguing over asset values!

    • Stay Empowered

    • How to create your balance sheet & options

    • Activity - Create your financial separation spreadsheet
  • 14

    Program Completion

    • FREE weekly Navigating Separation & Support Q&A Group

    • Empowered for Property Mediation Quiz v2

    • Empowered for Parenting and Property Mediation Feedback

    • Completion Certificate