Friend or Foe in Divorce and Separation? Dr Google & Other Self Help.
It seems like every second day there is news of another celebrity couple who are separating or divorcing.
Professional sportspeople, movie stars, TV stars, you name it.
Karl Stefanovic and ex-wife Cassandra Thornburn split in 2016 and their separation was in the public spotlight for months. Years later, Karl’s new relationship with Jasmine Yarborough (35) was a water cooler talking point for those who love a bit of gossip.
But is there anything we can learn from these so-called “celebrity break-ups”?
Seven West Media thinks so, announcing a new podcast series titled Divorce Story, co-hosted by journalist Annaliese Dent and Cassandra Thornburn, which according to the mother of three’s social media release, “will help people through what is one of the most difficult times of their lives”
The 12 part series started on March 4 and can be played through streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/divorce-story/id1500681762
As specialist Family Lawyers, we encourage our clients to look for professional, tailored advice from a specialist Family Lawyer along with seeking general information to help support knowledge and emotional wellbeing, such as Podcasts and other similar content.
But one cannot substitute the other. Your Lawyer is there to give you tailored advice based on what your options are under the law. Likewise, things you read, watch or listen to on the internet are a great support in helping deal with the emotions but can’t be use as a reliable guide for your personal circumstances.
This isn’t the first time Separation and Divorce content has been produced, in fact it’s a very popular area here in Australia and overseas, due to the number of people who it affects.
Some other sources you or your family may find useful include:
Mamamia - The Split
The Split by publishing house Mamamia and partnered with Westpac created a 9 part series aimed at “helping people in moments that matter”.
https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-split/
The Divorce Survival Guide
Although an American series, it is well regarded in the self-improvement Podcast space
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-divorce-survival-guide-podcast/id1345075933
Sesame Street Communities
A fantastic resource helping to support children’s understanding and adjust to the changes that occur to families during separation.
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/divorce/
Lagom Family Law Blogs
We regularly write relevant content which you may find useful, just like this one.
https://www.lagomlaw.com.au/blog
Family Court website
The Family Court website is a great source of information around the process for both parenting and property matters.
http://www.familycourt.gov.au/
The Lagom team actively encourage people going through or considering separation to seek out sources of general information and support that empower through knowledge. But what we don’t suggest is using these sources in isolation to make important decisions within personal circumstances.
Lagom Family Law can meet with you during an Initial Client Conference to discuss and provide tailored advice that you’ll need to make to right decisions for you. To book, follow the link or contact us today.
Author: Georgina Dalton.
Georgina is a Lawyer at Lagom Family Law who excels in and enjoys assisting clients by understanding and acknowledging their emotional needs while providing them with practical legal solutions and outcomes.
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