As a divorce lawyer I have the unique privilege of people sharing with me deeply personal events and hardships in their lives. Often my relationship with them starts when emotions are raw, at the beginning of working through the grief and loss of a relationship. I observe, with continual curiosity, how people approach the challenging…
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4 tips to look after yourself during a separation or divorce
Over the many years I have been entrusted to provide legal advice, care and guidance to families experiencing separation I have observed that end of a relationship is an emotional and traumatic time for all concerned. Whilst people cope with the stages of grief in very different ways I have seen first hand that mourning…
EMPATHY – What it is, its power and 5 tips to cultivate it
Although I aspired to be a lawyer from a very young age there have been many occasions over the last decade when I have reflected upon exactly what it was that drew me to decide to work with people who are experiencing relationship breakdown. I have always enjoyed helping others and have been intrigued by…
Fiona’s blog – a forum to share ideas
For over a decade I have been assisting people experiencing relationship breakdown by providing big picture, commercial and practical advice working in boutique family law firms in Sydney, the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. During this time I have seen that the needs of the people and families who have entrusted me to navigate them through…
The current crisis in the family law system and solutions to keep you out of Court
When I first meet people experiencing relationship breakdown and seeking my assistance to resolve the issues which arise for them, commonly a big fear is of ending up in Court, in a lengthy, acrimonious and expensive legal battle. To compound such fears, over recent months there has been a sharp focus in the media…
What do “separation” and “divorce”really mean?
Often when I meet clients for the first time it becomes apparent there is a general misunderstanding about what the terms “separation” and “divorce” really mean. There is also common misconception in the initial stages following their separation about the implications of separation and divorce on finalising a property settlement. I recently wrote an article…
Fiona Caulley | Family Lawyer 