CE Family Law Conversations

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Sanaz Naimi, Director of CE Family Law, and Special Counsel Sarah Pullan are joined by Jaime Ramos, founder of Child Trauma Consultancy, to talk about trauma and how it can affect people going through separation. In this episode, we discussed: What trauma is, and why it affects people so differently How past experiences can shape the way someone resp...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law, is joined by Crystal Lauren Paduch, Founder and Director of Child Support Consultants, to help explain the child support system and give parents a clearer picture of their options. Lauren and Crystal cover the three most common issues parents face when navigating child support, how the Services Australia as...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law, is joined by Bella Duncan, founder of A Kid With Two Homes, to continue the conversation from our 2025 series on parenting and separation – this time, through the eyes of someone who lived it as a child. Lauren and Bella cover what children really notice during separation and why it matters, practical tips...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law, sits down with Special Counsel Sarah Pullan to discuss how separation affects children and what parents can do to help them navigate this challenging time. Sarah brings extensive experience as both an Independent Children's Lawyer and newly certified Parenting Coordinator, with additional training in f...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law, is joined by family lawyer Mary Robus-Altrichter to discuss co-parenting through the festive season.   Lauren and Mary explore practical strategies for managing the festive season and summer school holiday arrangements after separation. They cover the importance of early planning, the difference between par...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law, sits down with Cara Julian, Director of Brava Finance and author of "Why You Should Date Your Bank and Not Marry Them." Cara shares her personal journey from financial vulnerability after separation to becoming a trusted mortgage broker specialising in helping people build financial confidence in...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Lauren Copeland, Director of CE Family Law sits down with experienced Family Lawyer Mary Roubos-Altrichter to guide you through the initial consultation process. If you're considering speaking with a family lawyer for the first time, this conversation will help you prepare. Lauren and Mary discuss how to make the most of that initial meeting, wh...

In this short 10 minute episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Sanaz Nami Roshan, Director of CE Family Law, sits down with fellow Director Lauren Copeland to discuss navigating Mother's Day arrangements for separated parents. Sanaz and Lauren share valuable tips and suggestions for making Mother's Day a positive experience for both children and parents after separation. They explore pr...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Sanaz Nami Roshan, an accredited family law specialist and Director of CE Family Law, is joined by guest Alina Kleiman, a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Bayside Mediation. Together, they explore the nuances of lawyer-assisted Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). The conversation covers how FDR empowers separating couples by keeping them in con...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Sanaz Nami Roshan, an accredited family law specialist and Director of CE Family Law, is joined by Bernie O’Sullivan, the Director of Wills & Wealth Estate and Succession Lawyers.  Sanaz and Bernie discuss Wills and Powers of Attorneys and the appropriate times to update these documents. They also chat about various strategies for protecting asse...

In this CE Family Law Conversations episode, Family Lawyer and Director Sanaz Naimi Roshan met with Bayside Estate Agent and Director Kate Stickland from Marshall White. In this Q&A, Sanaz and Kate unpack the critical real estate considerations when couples are separating. They talk about the current real estate market trends, real estate considerations during separation, and the importance of...

In this episode of CE Family Law Conversations, Family Lawyer and Director of CE Family Law, David Edney, sits down with Diane Loveday from Bayside Mediation to explore the vital role of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs) in helping parents reach amicable agreements. Discover how FDRP’s provide a mandatory but collaborative alternative to courtroom battles, enabling parents to make in...

We delve into family law, separation, and mediation with CE hosts David Edney, Sanaz Nami Roshan, and guest Diane Loveday from Bayside Mediation. The conversation discusses alternatives to courtroom battles for separating couples, the role of an FDRP in guiding couples through early separation stages, focusing on children's needs, and educating parents. The conversation highlights mediation&a...