The Separation Guide | A starting point for better separation and divorce Episode 33: How to divorce and separate well with Jill Johnstone
What does it really look like to navigate separation with your values intact?
In this insightful episode, family lawyer Jill Johnstone of The Law People joins Sabina Read to bridge the gap between professional legal advice and the raw, personal reality of ending a marriage. Jill shares how her own experience with shared care and the emotional "silence" of a quiet home transformed how she practices law.
Together, they explore:
The "Lawyering Up" Myth: Why seeing a lawyer doesn't have to mean going to battle.
Child-Focused Outcomes: Practical ways to protect children from the detrimental effects of parental conflict.
The Emotional Reality: Managing the surprising challenges of shared care and "part-time" parenting.
Staying Out of Court: How early legal advice and open communication can keep your process calm and cost-effective.
Long-Term Thinking: Why the wording of your parenting orders today matters for your life five years from now.
Whether you are just starting to consider separation or are deep in the legal process, Jill offers a roadmap centered on integrity, flexibility, and hope.