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?

    • Support Roles

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

    • Separated under the one roof
  • 5

    Module 4 - Conflict & Resistance

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

    • 5 modes of conflict management

    • My ex isn't entitled to anything

    • Impasse vs Impact

    • My ex has no incentive to mediate

    • Myths about your outcome

    • Resistance to reach agreement

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

    • Conflict impacts negotiation
  • 6

    Module 5 - Building your net wealth pool

    • 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
  • 7

    Module 6 - Family Law & Legal Advice

    • Family Law Act for Property Settlement

    • 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
  • 8

    Module 7 - Empowered to mediate

    • 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 balance sheet & options
  • 9

    Program Completion

    • Empowered to mediate Quiz

    • Feedback