Conflict to Connection: A Guide to Divorce, Coparenting and Relationships

In this episode, Mitch, Bill, and Bella from Civilised Separations unpack what's fundamentally broken in the way separation and divorce are handled in the UK—and what a better, more compassionate approach could look like.

Drawing on Bill’s experience managing Family Relationship Centres in Australia, they discuss how a more child-focused, reflective, and emotionally aware process can help families avoid conflict, reduce harm, and reshape their relationships after separation.

They explore:
– Why current UK divorce processes often make things worse
– What we can learn from Australia’s family mediation model
– The role of Child Inclusive Mediation in reducing long-term harm
– How kindness, reflection, and collaboration change everything
– Why the legal process often misses the emotional root of conflict

If you're separating, supporting clients, or working in family law, this episode offers insight into a better way forward—for parents, professionals, and most importantly, children.

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