The Divorce Collective
Tune in as Head of Family Law at Collective Family Law Group and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Dannielle Young guides you through your separation and divorce by sharing strategies, legal insights and tips to help you move on faster.
Having helped thousands of people through divorce and also drawing on her own experiences being in the family law and relationship space for almost 2 decades, Dannielle shares her expertise in 6-minute, easy to listen to bursts to help you navigate separation.
Dannielle is the Head of Family Law at Collective Family Law Group. It is a Family Law Practice based in Australia that focuses on making this transition as easy as possible for people going through the various stages of separation and divorce.
Dannielle is also the Director of Dannielle Young Mediations, where she expands on her passion to keep couples and families out of the Court system through Mediation.
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The Divorce Collective
Co-Parenting Communication Tips for a Stronger Future (EP.131)
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In this episode, Dannielle Young, Head of Family Law at Collective Family Law Group and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Danielle Young Mediations, discusses the importance of effective co-parenting communication following separation.
Separation and divorce can be highly challenging, particularly when children are involved. The way parents communicate during and after separation plays a significant role in shaping their children’s sense of security, emotional development, and future approach to relationships. This episode focuses on adopting a child-centred mindset, reframing the co-parenting relationship as a shared management role, and maintaining respectful and practical communication.
Key discussion points include:
•Why communication impacts long-term outcomes for children
•Shifting from former partners to co-managers of your children’s wellbeing
•The value of a child-centred approach in decision-making
•Maintaining professionalism and separating emotional processing from parenting discussions
•The 24-hour pause rule for managing heightened or emotional moments
This episode provides practical guidance for separated parents aiming to reduce conflict, strengthen co-operation, and support their children’s stability and resilience during the post-separation transition.