Take the Divorce Personality Quiz: & Learn Why Your Strategy MUST Match Your Ex’s Behaviour
Release Date: 02/05/2026
How to Choose the Right Mediator for Your Divorce (Without Getting Played)
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to This Episode If… You've been told you have to go to mediation and you don't know where to start Your ex has already chosen a mediator and something feels off You can't afford the expensive mediator your ex is pushing for You're going through family violence and worried no mediator will take your matter You don't know the difference between free mediation and private mediation You want to know whether your mediator actually needs to be a lawyer ⚠️ Legal Disclaimer This podcast is general information only it is not legal advice. The content reflects Australian...
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Is Your Ex Wasting the Property Pool? Here's What the Family Court Does Now
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if… You've been told "add-backs are dead" by your lawyer or your ex Your ex is wasting the property pool and you don't know how to stop it You've watched assets disappear since separation bank accounts, cars, super You're heading into mediation and need to know what to argue You want to understand what the Shinohara & Shinohara Case and Shamon & Sharon Case actually mean for your case You're worried about delay tactics while your ex quietly drains the joint money ⚠️ Legal Disclaimer This podcast is general information only – it is not legal...
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Coercive Control & Domestic Violence in Family Court: Should You Raise It or Stay Silent?
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You want to understand if domestic violence can affect your property or parenting outcome You've been told by a lawyer to "leave the family violence out" of your case You're scared raising coercive control or domestic violence will backfire on you in mediation You're confused by social media saying the courts ignore family violence Your ex is still using coercive behaviour even after separation You're heading into mediation or court and don't know how to bring it up ⚠️ Legal Disclaimer & Family Violence Trigger Warning This episode...
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Divorce Money Mistakes: What Financial Planners Know That You Don’t
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You’re about to go through property settlement in divorce You’re focused on the percentage but unsure what it actually means You’re dealing with complex finances (trusts, companies, super, shares) or Simple Property Settlement You want to avoid making a financial mistake that costs you years You’re wondering whether to take the house, cash, super or investments ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer & ⚠️ Family Violence Trigger Warning This episode contains discussion of family violence, coercive control, and financial control, which may be...
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Furniture in Divorce: Who Gets What & Costly Mistakes to Avoid
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You’re arguing over furniture or household items in divorce Your ex has taken everything or won’t give anything back You’ve been told “you can’t take anything if you leave” You want to avoid wasting money on legal fees over small items You’re trying to work out what’s actually fair vs worth fighting for Legal Disclaimer & Family Violence Trigger Warning This episode contains discussion of family violence, coercive control, and separation dynamics, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you are unsafe, do not attempt to...
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Health and Divorce: How Illness May Affect Property Settlement Percentage
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You or your ex has a serious illness or disability You’ve been a carer during the relationship You have ongoing medical expenses You’re worried about future financial support after separation You want to understand how courts assess health in property settlement ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general information about Australian family law. It is not legal advice. Every situation is different, and you should seek independent professional guidance for your circumstances. What...
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Is Your Ex Watching You? Coercive control goes digital.
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You feel like your ex knows things they shouldn’t You suspect you’re being tracked, monitored, or watched You’re going through separation and worried about digital safety Your ex had access to your devices, passwords, or accounts You want to protect yourself and your children from tech-based abuse What if your ex knew where you were… who you were talking to… and what you were saying — without you ever telling them? In this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Plunkett, Director of Safety Net Australia at WESNET, to unpack the growing...
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Refusing 50/50 Care? What to Do in Mediation When Your Child's Safety Comes First
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You’ve been told to attend mediation but feel unsafe agreeing to child care arrangements Your ex is pushing for 50/50 care and you don’t believe it’s appropriate for the kids You’re dealing with substance abuse, family violence, or safety concerns and your child's safety You feel pressured to compromise at mediation when you don’t want to You want to understand your options without giving in on safety Have you been told you need to go to mediation, but you’re worried about the outcome because you simply cannot budge when it comes to your...
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The Parenting Order Loopholes Your Ex Might Exploit (And How to Close Them)
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You are about to negotiate parenting orders or a parenting plan Your coparent is high conflict, manipulative or controlling You’re worried they will twist agreements or exploit loopholes You’re preparing for mediation or family court for parenting orders You want parenting orders that actually reduce future arguments Family Violence & Legal Disclaimer This episode contains discussion of family conflict and family violence which may be distressing for some listeners.If you are experiencing family violence or feel unsafe, please contact...
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Can I Make My Ex Leave the House? 5 Strategies After Separation
The Divorce Course Podcast
🎧 Listen to this episode if: You are separated but still living under the same roof as your ex You feel stuck in the house and don’t know how to move forward You want to know what an ouster order is You want to understand sole occupancy Someone told you if you leave the house you will lose your rights to it You want to understand what you can legally do to create space after separation Your ex refuses to move out and you don’t know what your options are You’re wondering whether you can make your ex leave the house You’re dealing with a manipulative, avoidant,...
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You're confused about why your divorce feels so hard
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You’re not sure how to communicate or negotiate with your ex
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You suspect you’re dealing with avoidance, conflict, or control or you are a people pleaser.
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You’re tired of being blindsided and want clarity
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You want a divorce strategy that matches the actual dynamic you're in
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You want a downloadable, printable version of the quiz
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You love practical tools that help you feel calm, informed, and back in control
- You want to take the quiz and finally understand your ex’s divorce behaviour
Trigger warning there are discussions of Family Violence & Coercive Control.
Legal Warning: this is not legal advice
📝 Episode Summary
In this episode, Laura and Lyn guide you through the 20-question Divorce Personality Quiz, designed to help you identify the divorce pattern you're dealing with
Your divorce type affects:
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your communication strategy
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your negotiation style
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whether mediation will work
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how to set boundaries
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what evidence you need
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how to emotionally protect yourself
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whether safety planning is appropriate
You’ll take the quiz with us live inside the episode and learn what each answer (A, B, C, or D) reveals about your ex’s behaviour. This insight can transform your divorce experience by helping you understand what’s really happening and why your current approach may or may not be working.
And if you want the free downloadable PDF of the quiz, a printable results sheet, and access to our bonus email guide “How to Strategise Based on Your Divorce Type”, head to:
👉 www.thedivorcecourse.com.au
(Join the newsletter and we’ll send the printable straight to your inbox.)
This episode includes general behavioural discussion, not legal advice.
⏱️ Episode Timeline
00:00 Introduction: What Divorce Type Are You Dealing With?
00:36 Why Identifying Your Divorce Type Matters for Your Strategy
00:58 Overview of the Four Divorce Types: Amicable, Avoidant, High-Conflict & Controlling
01:14 How to Take the Divorce Personality Quiz
01:39 Meet Your Hosts and Episode Overview
02:11 Understanding Divorce Personality Types & Behaviour Patterns
03:15 Divorce Quiz Part 1: Decision-Making, Conflict & Communication
05:51 What Your Answers Mean: Interpreting the First Quiz Results
09:40 Divorce Quiz Part 2: Boundaries, Money Issues & Emotional Safety
19:05 Divorce Quiz Part 3: Rules, Power Imbalances & Information Control
25:23 Final Divorce Quiz Questions + Strategy Insights
30:08 Recognising Manipulative or Controlling Divorce Dynamics
31:41 How to Identify Your Divorce Type From Your Quiz Results
32:30 Amicable Divorce: Strengths, Risks & When It Fails
35:14 Avoidant Ex Partners: Why Progress Feels Impossible
38:23 High-Conflict Divorce Explained: Escalation, Triggers & Survival Strategies
41:16 Controlling or Coercive Ex Partners: Red Flags & Safety Considerations
44:40 How to Create a Safety Plan During Divorce
48:20 Helpful Resources, Support Services & Next Steps
52:49 Final Thoughts: Matching Your Strategy to Your Ex’s Behaviour
🔗 Links & Resources
✨ Download the FREE Divorce Personality Quiz Printable
👉 www.thedivorcecourse.com.au/quiz
✨ Join the Newsletter for Bonus Divorce Strategy Tools
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✨ Safety & Support Resources
1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Episodes Mentioned
10 Boundaries You Should Set Up Before Divorce https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ecDTxw4rTc3zXBkcjuYpA?si=Eb_uqTJnSbS2Vtyz80tBmQ
The Purple Book Episode (Coercive Control & Abuse Patterns)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ccm01eMpJ3TMZa2uMaUMN?si=WJ7wQy9mTmKYhd2sTPiO0g
The Original “Divorce Personality Types” Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1X89h1IBOUa0QFxiICIuwo?si=neoemW5URuubT8VYaGjlPw
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