Dear Divorce Diary - With Daz & Jop
Darren Mort-Family Law Barrister & Joplin Higgins-Family Law Solicitor
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When a relationship ends, it can feel like the world is breaking apart — legally, emotionally and practically. The Dear Divorce Diary Podcast exists to guide you through that difficult landscape with clarity, compassion and a child-focused mindset.
Each episode, Darren “Daz” Mort and Joplin “Jop” Higgins draw on their extensive experience within the family law system to unpack what separation and divorce really look like — not just on paper, but in real life.
They believe that families deserve dignity, children deserve protection, and adults deserve guidance that is calm, respectful and grounded in expertise rather than conflict.
Together, they explore the issues so many couples face when separating, including:
- How to divorce with dignity
- Understanding the family court process
- What to expect in mediation
- How to co-parent respectfully and consistently
- Financial and property settlement — explained in plain English
- Parenting arrangements after divorce
- How to avoid court and resolve disputes constructively
- Practical tips for separating parents
- Child-focused decision making and emotional awareness
- When to involve a lawyer or barrister
- Better communication during conflict and separation
And because no two separations look the same, you can be part of the conversation.
Listeners are invited to submit their questions for Daz & Jop, with future episodes dedicated to answering real experiences, real challenges and real concerns from the people who need guidance most.
Whether you’re contemplating separation, navigating court, co-parenting, or simply trying to put your children first through the uncertainty — The Dear Divorce Diary Podcast offers steady, professional guidance to help reshape the path ahead.
Real law. Real families. Real conversations.
Subscribe, listen, learn — and know that you’re not alone.
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S1E13 Facebook, TikTok & Family Court: The Social Media Mistakes Destroying Divorce Cases
In this brutally honest and often darkly humorous episode of Dear Divorce Diary, Darren Mort (Family Law Barrister) and Joplin Higgins (Practising Family Lawyer) dive into one of the biggest modern…
S1E12 The Most Dangerous Red Flag: Strangulation, Domestic Violence & The Family Court Reality
⚠️ Trigger WarningThis episode contains detailed discussion surrounding:Domestic and family violenceStrangulation and chokingTrauma and coercive controlPsychological abuseCourt processes involving…
S1E11 Extra-Marital Affairs, Betrayal and the Modern Divorce Process
In this thought-provoking episode of Dear Divorce Diary, Darren Mort (Family Law Barrister) and Joplin Higgins (Practising Family Lawyer) tackle one of the most emotionally charged issues in family…
S1E10 Coercive Control in Divorce: When Does Conflict Become Abuse?
Coercive and controlling behaviour is one of the most complex and widely discussed issues in family law today.In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, family law professionals Darren Mort and Joplin…
S1E9 When Financial Information Is Hidden in a Divorce
Money can become one of the most confusing and confronting aspects of separation and divorce.In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, family law experts Darren Mort (Family Law Barrister) and Joplin…
S1E8 Breaking Family Court Orders: The Consequences Parents Don’t Expect
What happens when someone simply ignores Family Court orders?In this episode, Darren and Joplin unpack one of the most frustrating situations in family law: when a parent refuses to comply with…
S1E7 Do Grandparents Have Rights? The Truth the Family Court Wants You to Know
In this deeply insightful episode of Dear Divorce Diaries, family law barrister Darren “Daz” Mort and solicitor Joplin “Jop” Higgins tackle one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood…
S1E6 Trauma-Informed Family Law: Why Your Lawyer Needs to Understand Your Pain
In Episode 6 of Dear Divorce Diaries, Darren “Daz” Mort and Joplin “Jop” Higgins dive into a topic that is often misunderstood and frequently misused in family law — trauma-informed practice.Daz…
S1E5 How to Choose the Right Family Lawyer (and Avoid a $50,000 Mistake)
In Episode 5 of Dear Divorce Diaries, Darren “Daz” Mort and Joplin “Jop” Higgins tackle one of the most important decisions people make during separation: how to choose the right family lawyer.The…
S1E4 Change of Residence: When Court Decides Where Your Kids Live
In Episode 4 of Dear Divorce Diaries, Joplin Higgins and Darren “Daz” Mort return to answer listener questions and discuss some of the most emotionally charged issues in family law — especially…
S1E3 Family Law Isn’t Just Legal — It’s Emotional Trauma in Disguise
In Episode 3 of Dear Divorce Diaries, Darren “Daz” Mort and Joplin “Jop” Higgins explore the emotional realities behind family law — and why separation feels like uncharted territory for most people.…
S1E2 A Child Focused Lens is paramount when separating or divorcing
In Episode 2 of Dear Divorce Diaries, Darren “Daz” Mort and Joplin “Jop” Higgins discuss one of the most critical topics in family law: co-parenting after separation. With years of courtroom…
S1E1 An Introduction - about Joplin Higgins + Darren Mort
Episode 1: An Introduction – About Joplin Higgins & Darren MortIn this opening episode of Dear Divorce Diary, family law barrister Darren “Daz” Mort and family lawyer Joplin “Jop” Higgins…
S1 Dear Divorce Diary - trailer
When a relationship ends, it can feel like the world is breaking apart — legally, emotionally and practically. The Dear Divorce Diary Podcast exists to guide you through that difficult landscape with…
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