The Upspring

The Upspring Hi, I'm Marnie. I'm a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner who provides mediation with specific support to separated parents who need to get on with life.

When the other party goes quiet, most people assume the worst.The research suggests something more useful.Delays in nego...
19/04/2026

When the other party goes quiet, most people assume the worst.

The research suggests something more useful.

Delays in negotiation are rarely caused by a single factor. Conflict resolution research identifies four distinct causes of silence, each with different signals and a different effective response.

The distinction matters, because the response that works for a power strategy is the wrong response for fear and vice versa.
Most people treat all four as one problem. That is usually why the response makes things worse rather than better.

Swipe through for the framework. The link Your Upspring newsletter is in the comments. It goes deeper on each cause and what to do with what you find.

10/03/2026

Not bitter. Not steamrolled. Not wondering years later whether you should have pushed harder.

Just handled it. Fairly. With your head up.

That version starts with preparation.

STEER is my free property settlement preparation framework that helps you get clear on what you have and what fair needs to look like for you. And what to say before any decisions are made.

Structured, calm and practical. A range-finder so you’re not guessing. Scripts for when things get tense. Follow-ups for when your ex stalls.

“As a family law practitioner, I recommend Marnie to my clients. Her approach consistently leads to more productive outcomes.” — Family Lawyer

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be prepared.

09/02/2026

Separation is a defining financial moment.
The decisions you make in the next 90 days will compound for decades.
Don’t make them in exhaustion. Don’t make them without knowing your numbers.

Then advocate for your future self.

Download STEER to prepare properly.

10/01/2026

STEER is a free separation property settlement starter that keeps you in charge.

What you get:

✅ Quick numbers worksheet to reduce the cognitive load
✅ Range Finder process to prevent anchoring bias
✅ Option Picker for structured decision making
✅ Follow-ups to maintain momentum
✅ Scripts to invite collaboration when you’re ready

Every tool is designed around how the brain actually makes decisions under stress. It’s research-backed practice that works in property settlement.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start steering, this is your first move.

Free download in my bio.

10/01/2026

STEER is a free separation property settlement starter that keeps you in charge.

What you get:

✅ Quick numbers worksheet to reduce the cognitive load
✅ Range Finder process to prevent anchoring bias
✅ Option Picker for structured decision making
✅ Follow-ups to maintain momentum
✅ Scripts to invite collaboration when you’re ready

Every tool is designed around how the brain actually makes decisions under stress. It’s research-backed practice that works in property settlement.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start steering, this is your first move.

Free download in my bio.

When you leave the conversation vague, it festers in a direction you didn’t intend.When you contain it with a time bound...
02/01/2026

When you leave the conversation vague, it festers in a direction you didn’t intend.

When you contain it with a time boundary, a clear agenda and two options, you get traction and you set the direction.

The ask that’s hard to dodge: 30 minutes.

This isn’t about controlling the outcome. It’s about controlling the process. Because when one person holds the structure, both people benefit from the clarity.

STEER gives you language that’s firm and polite, and the preparation structure for the content. Hard to derail even by a tricky ex.

Download STEER. It’s free. The link is in my bio.

Address

Level 2, 25 Ryde Road Pymble Sydney
Cammeray, NSW
2073

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61431781849

Website

https://theupspring.com.au/lets-talk/, https://theupspri

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