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
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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…
Domestic Violence Orders – the impact of COVID-19 Coronavirus
- March 22, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Last week, we predicted that domestic violence would increase as a result of COVID-19 Coronavirus. The Chief Justice of the Family Law Courts has come out saying that the Courts must stay open because of the likelihood of a Coronavirus…
Divorce, Babies and Domestic Violence – the unexpected consequences of novel Coronavirus
- March 17, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Whilst everyone is already taking stock of the economic impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID19), we need to be aware of the impact on relationships. There is plenty of banter on social media about how to cope being at home…
The best family lawyers ensure clients do this
- October 13, 2019
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Our family law team consider one of the important aspects of our work is to help people make decisions that are not just sound from a legal perspective, but also emotionally and financially. The best family lawyers are not going…