Free, 30-minute planning call. Confidential. No prep needed.
You’re navigating separation. You’re the one trying to keep things civil. And you’re the one doing the mental admin of a property settlement.
You don’t want to escalate anything, but you’re in a holding pattern.
You want it done right. Not rushed. Not hijacked. And definitely not dragged on by silence, second-guessing or spiralling costs.
This is for you.
Your goal? An agreement that’s fair and reflects your next chapter.
You’ll have a clean balance sheet and options and parameters defined by you.
Lawyer-ready brief to use time with them for advice and strategy, not admin.
Settlement scenarios for fair options and a negotiation Plan B (and C).
Scripts and rehearsal for confidently holding your ground without a fight.
Visible, documented progress.
I work with busy people who want a fair property settlement. Often, you’re trying to do this on your own, wanting to establish firm foundations, carefully consider options and negotiate something reasonable.
My job is to make that safer and more effective.
I’ve seen smart, capable people feel steamrolled by process and stress. Preparation and a strategy changes that.
When you can encourage productive conversations and walk into every conversation and meeting prepared with a negotiation strategy you’ve written and practised, you hold your ground calmly and leave with a settlement you can live with.
Marnie Cooper
Specialist Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Nationally Accredited Mediator
Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution (College of Law)
Bachelor of Arts-Psychology (Macquarie University)
Diploma Life Coaching (The Life Coaching College)
Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS)
Facts, timelines, and goals.
A clean balance sheet you can share with your partner or lawyer.
Contributions mapped with nothing missed or minimised.
“What matters to me” summary.
Next-step pathway.
Settlement scenarios so you have options and a Plan B.
Clearly defined needs and what to do with them.
Proposed options with “what changes for me” notes.
High-level cash-flow and budget view for your plan.
Walk-away point clarity with red lines vs flex zones.
Kitchen-bench and mediation versions.
Lawyer-ready brief and aligned referrals if needed.
Scripts and rehearsal so you can hold your ground without arguing.
Practice and words that land in real conversations.
Proposal process and scripts for offers and counter-offers.
Boundary phrases for silence, pressure, or derailment.
Post-call summary template for documentation trail.
Regulation plan before hard conversations.
We’ll begin together to build momentum fast with intention. In this focused engagement we co-create a session-ready brief that maps your next steps and your time, so you know exactly what to do. You’ll have the tools, templates, and spreadsheets to keep moving and I’ll stay close for when questions pop up.
As you work through the essentials, I’ll guide you through the areas you don’t want to overlook. If we spot any gaps or risks, I’ll connect you with trusted referrals so nothing falls through the cracks.
By the end, you’ll have a clear, organised balance sheet and a lawyer-ready dossier so you can walk into any conversation prepared, calm, and confident.
Best if… you want momentum fast and a clean, lawyer-ready brief from day one.
All prices are in AUD and include GST.
This is the whole coaching experience. We build on your foundation and work together across four structured one-on-one strategy sessions to define, decide and prepare your negotiation of your property settlement.
You’ll begin with Foundation Preparation. We’ll then deepen the financial picture, design your negotiation plan, including plans B and C, so you always know your next best move and rehearse scripts and boundary language for your conversations. I’m here between sessions, too. You’ll have support by phone and email whenever you need it.
Best if… you want ongoing strategy, rehearsal and responsive support, not just a setup.
All prices are in AUD and include GST. Payment plans available.
I know the stress and distress of separating. I commend you for wanting to do all you can to get your settlement done well and on your terms.
My wish for you is you get on with having a great life you’ve designed for yourself.
Let’s chat on the phone first so we can check we get on well and you assess I know what I’m talking about. You decide what you do next.
You must have legal advice to finalise a property settlement, and I’ll encourage you at key points to take your paperwork and questions to a lawyer. You’ll show up with a clean balance sheet and your clearly defined options. You’ll know what to ask, what to say and when to pause and think. The preparation you do here is the clever way to make sure your time with them is spent on legal strategy and not admin.
If you feel overwhelmed, this is the framework for you. We shrink the process into small, doable steps. One call, one targetted checklist, one breath at a time.
This is designed specifically for people like you, who don’t have the answers yet but do have skills and desire inside of them to communicate and negotiate towards an agreement. You need a plan and a new approach.
You’ll practice holding the line, calmly and clearly, with scripts and boundaries that feel like yours.
Yes. You’ll have your own private and secure client portal and discreet, responsive communication only with me.
Yes, you certainly can. My services are available remotely, by phone and on zoom, depending on what suits you best.
Most clients resolve with coaching but if you’ve already gone as far as you feel is possible and you want a neutral facilitator, I offer fixed fee Mediation. Book a call. We can discuss what you’re dealing with and I’ll give you options and help.
I would love to chat with you. Write to me at he***@*************om.au and I’ll get back to you quickly. We can also chat on the phone so book a time for me to call you by going here for my calendar: Let’s talk.
I’d love to chat with you. Book a confidential call to ask me your questions. I want you to feel comfortable, and I’ll give you some pointers to use straight away.
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Click the link to my calendar to book a free and confidential call with me to discuss the right way forward for you. We’ll need 20 minutes to work out your plan.
