The perils of delaying your family law property settlement
- July 23, 2021
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Updated: This blog post has always been one of our most popular. With the rise in property prices in Australia – and particularly Queensland – since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was timely to update it. Reasons not…
Saddling up the Divorce Horse – Thrive Beyond Divorce Podcast Episode 5
- May 15, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Author and speaker, Lucy Bloom talks with specialist family lawyer Jennifer Hetherington about the real questions people want answered, when they are separating. Jennifer and Lucy share personal and professional experiences and lots of practical information for anyone going…
Hope during difficult times – Thrive Beyond Divorce Podcast Episode 4
- April 24, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Hope is not a word you commonly hear when divorce is being discussed. In this episode, Bob Merlin talks with Jennifer Hetherington about how important hope is during challenging times, how lawyers can be peacemakers and practical tools to get…
Domestic Violence – Thrive Beyond Divorce Podcast Episode 3
- April 22, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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In this episode, Chrissy Leontios, Specialist Domestic Violence and Family Lawyer, talks with Jennifer Hetherington about the increased risk factors during COVID19, options available for victims to find help or escape an abusive relationship. They also talk about how family,…
Yoga can provide relief from isolation or divorce stress
- April 17, 2020
- Allison Barnett
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Finding ways to deal with stress and tension during a divorce or during isolation might feel impossible, but we promise it’s not. I know this is a strange time to tell you that meditating and doing yoga will help, but…
Online Divorce Options – Thrive Beyond Divorce Podcast Episode 2
- April 13, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Isolation and Stay at Home orders don’t mean you can’t work out your family law issues. Sydney based Mediator, Parenting Coordinator and Collaborative Divorce Coach, Shelby Timmins talks with Brisbane family lawyer, Mediator and Parenting Coordinator, Jennifer Hetherington, about how…
COVID-19 Coronavirus Family Law and Family Law Courts procedures
- April 13, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
- 3 Comments
Further updated: The Chief Justice of the Family Law Courts has issued a warning for parents considering taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to manipulate their custody situation: “There will be ramifications for people who don’t act reasonably, and don’t…
The Busy Woman’s guide to learning mindfulness
- April 5, 2020
- Robyn Evans
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Are you struggling coping with isolation? If the prospect of lockdown with your beloved spouse/children/family members for an indefinite period has you reaching for the wine, now is the time to start practising mindfulness. As a former Busy Woman, I…
Coping with COVID-19 Coronavirus – Thrive Beyond Divorce Podcast Episode 1
- April 1, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Social Worker Leanne Bamford joins specialist family lawyer and mediator, Jennifer Hetherington to discuss ways parents and children can cope during the isolation brought by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Leanne and Jennifer offer practical solutions, applicable to anyone feeling…
Coping with COVID19 Coronavirus angst: Find strength by knowing your strengths
- April 1, 2020
- Rachel Hannam
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Guest Blog by Dr Rachel Hannam, North Brisbane Psychologists Without your usual routines, it can be hard to know what to do with yourself or how to cope while distancing or quarantining during the COVID19 Coronavirus pandemic. While much online…