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…

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…

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 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…