
← The Divorce Course Podcast26 Aug · 1 h 05 min
Building Your Divorce Support Team: Who Belongs in Your Corner?
🎧 Listen if you… Are exhausted from justifying your divorce to everyone around you
Have family pressuring you to "keep it amicable" or reconcile
Suspect your ex has recruited your friends, in-laws or family
Aren't sure your lawyer is actually in your corner
This is general information only, not legal advice always consult a lawyer about your circumstances. This episode discusses family violence and coercive control. In danger? Call 000. Support: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).
You can do everything right in your divorce and still be exhausted because of the people standing around you
00:00 – Divorce Support Team: Why the People Around You Matter
02:30 – Why You Never Plan Your Team (But Should)
03:30 – Lyn's Divorce 40 Years Ago: Judgement in a Country Town
04:30 – Your Ex Is Not on Your Support Team
06:00 – Family Members: Who Helps and Who Hurts
08:00 – "Keep It Amicable" Is Code for "Just Give In"