Creative Family Law Solutions

Creative Family Law Solutions Creative Family Law Solutions. Family dispute resolution and mediation specialists. Conflict coaching. Independent representation of children.

Creative Family Law Solutions provides a forum for parties with issues arising from the breakdown of their relationship to come together to resolve these matters in a cooperative way with the assistance of a trained family dispute resolution practitioner. Creative Family Law Solutions accept referrals from legal practitioners and other professionals and can arrange settlement conferences at city,

metropolitan and regional locations. Our purpose is to provide affordable and accessible dispute resolution that promotes the safety of all participants and the best interests of the children. All parties are recommended to obtain legal advice and can be legally represented during the settlement conference.

03/09/2026

When we talk about family violence, we aren’t just talking about legal files. We are talking about human lives, complex psychology, and social dynamics.

In this episode of 'The Many Faces of Family Violence', Susan Hamilton-Green is joined by Tina Stathopoulos and Angela Damianopoulos. Together, they reflect on a vital shift in professional practice: moving beyond the "legal facts" to understand the person behind the crisis.

This conversation is for any professional who wants to:
Move from simply "identifying" violence to truly supporting survivors.
Understand the psychological barriers that make it hard for families to seek help.
Bridge the gap between legal obligations and trauma-informed care.

"The goal is to create a safe space and open up a conversation."

🎧 Catch up on the debut episode here: https://cflsolutions.com.au/podcasts/


01/09/2026

How can we better recognize the “many faces” of family violence?

In the debut of our new series, Conversations on Family Violence, host Susan Hamilton-Green is joined by Tina Stathopoulos and Angela Damianopoulos to discuss a critical shift in professional practice.

They explore:
🔸 Recognizing the subtle signs of family violence.
🔸 Why active listening is the foundation of building trust.
🔸 The role of professionals in supporting families in crisis.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://cflsolutions.com.au/podcasts/

This episode discusses family violence. If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au.

27/08/2026

Separation is hard enough without an adversarial process making it harder. Family mediation keeps things centered on what your family actually needs. Watch how the process works, step by step.

Book a free 15 minute consultation: https://cflsolutions.com.au/family-mediation/

For years, family violence responses asked what was wrong with the victim-survivor. Why didn't she leave? Why didn't she...
14/08/2026

For years, family violence responses asked what was wrong with the victim-survivor. Why didn't she leave? Why didn't she protect the children?

The Safe & Together Model, developed by David Mandel, asks a different question: what did the perpetrator do to create the risk, and how did the other parent protect the children despite it?

It's a model built on looking at patterns, not single incidents, and on keeping responsibility with the person who caused the harm.

Click to read the full article: https://cflsolutions.com.au/changing-the-focus-for-family-violence-with-the-safe-together-model-by-david-mandel/

This is the starting point for everything we do at CFLS.When families come to us during separation, they're not dealing ...
07/08/2026

This is the starting point for everything we do at CFLS.

When families come to us during separation, they're not dealing with a legal problem first. They're dealing with grief, fear, upheaval, logistics, and the weight of decisions that will affect their children for years. The legal side matters, but it's not the whole picture and it's rarely where people need help most urgently.

That's why our process starts with the people, not the paperwork. Family Dispute Resolution is built around what your family actually needs to move forward, with the legal framework supporting it rather than driving it.

If you're going through a separation and want to understand your options, book a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Family Mediation: https://cflsolutions.com.au/family-mediation/

Going through a separation and trying to work out parenting or property without ending up in court?Family Dispute Resolu...
06/08/2026

Going through a separation and trying to work out parenting or property without ending up in court?

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) lets you negotiate directly with the other party, guided by a trained mediator. It's confidential, and most families get from first call to settlement conference within a couple of weeks.

You can cover parenting arrangements, financial support, decision-making, and communication in the same process. You don't need a lawyer to start, but getting legal advice at some stage helps make sure any agreement is properly captured.

Not sure if it suits your situation? Book a free 15-minute consultation.

Family Mediation: https://cflsolutions.com.au/family-mediation/

30/07/2026

Life After Family Violence: A Survivor's Story

"I felt so unsure of how to move ahead and how to leave."

Continuing our series Conversations on Family Violence, Susan Hamilton-Green speaks with a survivor of family violence, who shares her story anonymously.

They talk through the early signs and cycles of control, the complexity of leaving, and what's often missed: that the abuse doesn't always stop once someone's gone.

The conversation covers the barriers to seeking help, why the right support at the right time matters, and why choice and being heard matter just as much. It's an honest look at what it actually takes to create safety for yourself and your children.

Listen to the full episode through the links below:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/life-after-family-violence-a-survivors-story/id1800377382?i=1000777675561
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6skszYi6H4fZPUptGzctXX

If this raises anything for you, 1800RESPECT is available 24/7 on 1800 737 732.

15/07/2026

When you listen to the media, it's easy to think there's one sign post for family violence. The discussion at the moment seems to be very much around coercion and control, and that's a really important part of it.

But it looks different in every single case. Every person has their own experience of family violence, and the features of that experience are unique to them. So it's important to understand just how differently it can show up.

In the newest episode of The Missing Ingredient, our principal lawyer Susan Hamilton-Green joins colleagues Angela and Tina to discuss the "Many Faces of Family Violence."

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oG45pLYxQJxvuM1IOP6hU
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-many-faces-of-family-violence/id1800377382?i=1000774954142

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