Are you considering or currently going through a Separation or Divorce?
Our Separation Support team can help you and your family during this emotional and often overwhelming time.
We help our clients gain the courage and confidence they need to get through, to
feel better educated on their options, well supported, organised, prepared and empowered.
Book a time with us now to discuss how we can help to support and guide you
in a less stressful, more emotionally supported and affordable way.
Hello, I am Susan Crain and I have been working as a
Separation & Divorce Support Coach and Counsellor for over 30 years with hundreds of clients. I have a background in law, and majored in psychology and coaching.
I am extremely passionate about offering much more personalised, affordable, practical and genuinely supportive assistance and resources, to better guide you through each stage of this often emotional, legal and logistically complex process - offering what my kind clients have said feels like
"a huge hug from beginning to end."
How can we help?
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & COUNSELLING
DRAFTING SEPARATION & PARENTING PLANS
PARENTING & CO-PARENTING SUPPORT
UNDERSTAND YOUR LEGAL & FINANCIAL OPTIONS
KEY COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
PREPARING FOR MEDIATION OR FDR
SUPPORT TO LIAISE WITH YOUR FORMER PARTNER
DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT
IDENTIFYING/ Collating KEY DOCUMENTS & EVIDENCE
1:1 COACHING & COUNSELLING
SERVICES
THE DIVORCE
PLANNER
PARENTING PLAN
PROGRAM
SAFE HORIZON
SECURITY SUPPORT & THE AUSTRALIAN SAFETY PLANNER
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Divorce and Family Business Assets
Going through a Separation and have a family business?
When relationships break down, the division of assets can become a complex and contentious issue. This is particularly true when a family-owned business is involved.
In family law matters, an accurate and independent business valuation is critical to ensuring a fair and equitable division of assets. But how do you assess its true worth?
Business valuations provide an objective assessment of a business’s worth, helping to establish a fair market value that both parties can rely on during negotiations. Without a proper valuation, one party may undervalue or overvalue the business, leading to disputes that can prolong or break down negotiations, cause any mediation process to fail, and increase the chances of the matter escalating to very costly litigation that can go on for years.
In the event that parties cannot negotiate their financial terms, mediation is often a preferred alternative to lengthy and expensive court proceedings. A well-documented business valuation helps provide clarity and transparency, allowing both parties to negotiate with confidence. This reduces the likelihood of disputes and helps reach an amicable settlement more efficiently, saving time and legal costs for both parties.
For many families, a business is not just a source of income but a significant financial asset. A thorough valuation considers tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill and future earnings potential. By understanding the true worth of the business, both parties can make informed decisions that secure their financial future post-separation.
Separation Support Network works with our clients to attain business valuations for their business to help them understand the fair market value of this important asset. We strive to help our clients negotiate the terms of their financial arrangements so that both parties can continue to protect the family busines, avoid unnecessary legal distractions. We help you to have the capacity to continue to running the business without being highly distracted and worn out by lengthy legal battles.
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Medicare rebate or private medical insurance claim for psychological services?
Most clients prefer to book directly with with our counsellors. No referral is required to access this counselling service.
During the first session, you can discuss the benefits of seeking a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP should you wish to pursue this path moving forward and you are booking with a registered psychologist. If you require a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) you will need to make a long appointment with your GP and they will make an assessment about whether you are eligible.
All of our registered psychologists are registered with Medicare and you will need a referral from a GP if you wish to claim Medicare rebates. Under the Better Access program you can receive a partial rebate for up to 10 individual sessions in a calendar year.
All our psychologists are registered with private health insurance providers in Australia. If you have private health insurance, you may be eligible to claim rebates for psychological sessions. The level of cover and any applicable waiting periods vary between providers and depends on your extras cover policy.
To find out if you are eligible and/or how much funding you are entitled to claim for psychological sessions, please contact your private health insurance.
Where applicable, some of our psychologists also see clients who are self-managed or plan-managed through NDIS at the current rate for NDIS.
Cancellation or missed sessions policy
Given the nature of our support services, last minute cancellations are costly, and it means that other clients may miss out on receiving the required support. For cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment there is a $65 part fee payment. For less than 24 hours cancellation notice or a non-show, the full session fee will need to be charged. These fees are refunded however if the session can be filled at the last minute.
How are your counselling and coaching sessions held?
We know our clients are time poor. For your convenience, all our counselling or coaching sessions are now available online via Zoom.
You can book your appointment online via this website.
Zoom allows us to connect with you via video and audio. It just requires you to click on a link to join. You can sign up to Zoom to create a FREE account and download the Zoom Client for Meetings. Zoom does require internet connections.
After you book you will be sent a reminder about the booking and emailed a link to connect at the booked time. You are also likely to be sent a client information form to complete prior to your initial consultation to enable our Counsellors and Coaches to be better prepared for your first meeting.
If you are unable to make any of the dates available, please email us to see if we can accommodate an alternate time for you: [email protected]
If you live in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Queensland, we are available for face to face consultations. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to arrange an in person appointment.
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Divorce and Family Business Assets
Going through a Separation and have a family business?
When relationships break down, the division of assets can become a complex and contentious issue. This is particularly true when a family-owned business is involved.
In family law matters, an accurate and independent business valuation is critical to ensuring a fair and equitable division of assets. But how do you assess its true worth?
Business valuations provide an objective assessment of a business’s worth, helping to establish a fair market value that both parties can rely on during negotiations. Without a proper valuation, one party may undervalue or overvalue the business, leading to disputes that can prolong or break down negotiations, cause any mediation process to fail, and increase the chances of the matter escalating to very costly litigation that can go on for years.
In the event that parties cannot negotiate their financial terms, mediation is often a preferred alternative to lengthy and expensive court proceedings. A well-documented business valuation helps provide clarity and transparency, allowing both parties to negotiate with confidence. This reduces the likelihood of disputes and helps reach an amicable settlement more efficiently, saving time and legal costs for both parties.
For many families, a business is not just a source of income but a significant financial asset. A thorough valuation considers tangible and intangible assets, including goodwill and future earnings potential. By understanding the true worth of the business, both parties can make informed decisions that secure their financial future post-separation.
Separation Support Network works with our clients to attain business valuations for their business to help them understand the fair market value of this important asset. We strive to help our clients negotiate the terms of their financial arrangements so that both parties can continue to protect the family busines, avoid unnecessary legal distractions. We help you to have the capacity to continue to running the business without being highly distracted and worn out by lengthy legal battles.
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