• I feel like I’m alone and that very few people in my world seem to understand what I’m dealing with.
• I’m new to divorcing a controlling person (or ‘narcissist’) and I don’t want to make a mistake.
• I’m worried that my ex might go after me legally for significant care of my children.
• I’m preparing to leave, and want to do what I can to optimise my outcome right from the start.
• My ex has already started ‘telling his story’ to others, and it’s very different to the truth.
• I’m struggling to accept the reality of my situation, and I’m not sure what I should reasonably expect going forward. I want to minimise nasty surprises.
• I don’t understand what matters to the court or professionals connected to the court. I feel lost.
• I want to talk to someone who understands what I need strategically, and who also has a positive lived experience of the court system - hearing horror stories of court isn’t helping, I need facts to help me manage my expectations.
• I’m not sure if my lawyer is the right fit. I don’t know if I need to change lawyers, or use a different approach with them to help them understand my situation better.
• I don’t feel heard or understood by my lawyer.
• I’m struggling with what I should document, and how I should do it.
• I’m concerned about the financial separation. I’d like to get a sense of what ‘fair’ means before I’ve spent hundreds (or thousands!) on a lawyer or other associated costs.
• I’d like support to help ensure that my decisions are informed and well thought-out. I don’t want to mistakenly agree to a financial split, or parenting arrangement, out of fear or some other emotion.
• I’ve been told to use ‘grey rock’ communication with my ex, but I’m not informed about how it might negatively impact my case and my overall outcome. I don’t want to accidentally harm my case.
• I’m preparing for mediation or a meeting with a Court Child Expert, and I have no idea what to realistically expect.
• I’m worried about the impact on my kids.