What Are Your Options
This module demystifies the Australian family law landscape, stripping away the jargon to help you understand the practical pathways available to you. We explore the differences between various dispute resolution methods, the role of legal professionals, and how the court system actually functions, ensuring you have the foundational knowledge to navigate these systems with a clear head rather than a racing heart.
During the co-parenting course, you’ll gain clarity around:
- Court processes (what they really involve)
- Alternatives to court
- Mediation and parenting coordination
- Making decisions without panic
Get immediate access for only $450+gst.
Our ‘Ask Us Anything’ Feature
This service is exclusively available to course participants. Once you join, you’ll unlock direct access to send Family Expert, Sharyn Green-Arndt, your specific co-parenting hurdles via email or video message. Sharyn will record a tailored video response and send it back to you - giving you a clear path forward.
Meet your 'Turning Point' Facilitators
Sharyn Green-Arndt
Sharyn has extensive experience in the Family Court as a Court appointed therapist, and as such has vast experience working with high conflict situations.
Lisanne Iriks
Lisanne has vast practical experience in the fields of conflict resolution, coaching, and education.
Dr Phil Watts
Dr Phil Watts is a leading Australian clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience working with families navigating separation, high conflict, and the Family Court system
Anne-Marie Cade
Anne-Marie Cade, founder of Parenting Coordination Institute and Churchill Fellow, contributes her expertise on Parenting Coordination to our Turning Point course.
Professor Bruce Smythe
Professor Bruce Smythe, one of Australia’s leading family studies researchers, is a valued expert contributor to our Turning Point course
Vicky Pellowe
Vicky Pellowe from The FIFO Family Project shares her specialist knowledge with parents taking part in our Turning Point course.
About Our Co-Parenting Course
Sharyn Green-Arndt talks you through our co-parenting course, Turning Point.
Find Clarity In Your Options
In the heat of a separation, many parents feel rushed into legal battles or mediation sessions without fully understanding the long-term implications. This module is essential because it replaces fear with facts; when you understand the mechanics of the system, you are far less likely to be intimidated by legal threats or make impulsive decisions based on temporary emotional spikes.
By understanding the full spectrum of options - from private agreements to court-mandated orders - you can choose the path that best protects your children’s wellbeing and your own financial resources. Knowing when to step forward and when to wait is a vital skill that prevents unnecessary escalation and keeps the focus where it belongs: on a sustainable future for your family.
Fear drives escalation. Understanding restores choice.
Make The Right Decisions
You can expect to walk away with a sense of "informed composure." You will be better prepared to participate in mediation or speak with legal counsel because you will understand the objectives and outcomes of each process. This reduces the "fog of war" that often leads to regretful compromises or expensive, avoidable litigation.
Ultimately, this module helps you become a more effective advocate for your children. You will learn how to present your concerns professionally and logically within the legal framework, ensuring your voice is heard without being overshadowed by the high-conflict dynamics of your separation.
Less anxiety. More confidence. Better decision-making.
Book Your Place on Turning Point Co Parenting Course
Act now - Register for Turning Point today.
The sooner you register, the sooner you’ll access our support and strategies.
$450 +gst
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This co-parenting course module is educational and informational. The system is complicated. You are unfamiliar with it. We aren’t. We can help you feel less overwhelmed.
Disclaimer
These video interactions with our experts are not intended to replace legal advice or therapy. All answers are general in nature. For professional advice tailored to your situation, please consult a licensed legal or mental health professional.
3 Months Complimentary Access to CoOperate
To help you implement the strategies from the TurningPoint course, every participant receives 3 months of free access to our custom-built co-parenting app, CoOperate.
Developed by an Australian family mediator, CoOperate is designed to move your communication out of your personal inbox and into a safe, organised, and professional space. It’s an essential tool for reducing conflict and keeping the focus where it belongs: on your children.
What’s included in your 3-month access:
- Shared Parenting Calendar: Effortlessly manage handovers and school holidays.
- Expense Tracker: Transparently record and manage shared costs.
- Document Vault: Keep all legal and medical records in one secure location.
- Centralised Messaging: A safe, court-ready forum for all communication, avoiding the frustration of scattered texts and emails.
By the time you finish the course, you won’t just have the skills to co-parent better - you’ll have the digital infrastructure to make it happen every day.
