"Julie Hodge The Family Lawyer is a family and divorce lawyer from Cairns, Australia who has been assisting Australians and Australian families to successfully resolve their separation and divorce issues since 2007. Julie is a family law blogger and author of the legal guidebook ""Moving On - What you need to know about Separation & Divorce."" Julie's blog can be found at juliehodgethefamilylawyer.com. Julie specialises in the practise of family law, is a trained Collaborative Law Professional and has been named a leading North Queensland Family & Divorce Lawyer in 2016, 2017 & 2018 in the Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. Julie has significant experience across a range of family law issues including parenting, divorce, de facto and matrimonial property, financial agreements, child support, child protection and domestic violence matters. Julie is passionate about educating people about separation and divorce so they may play a positive and active role in their separation and avoid the Family Law Courts and the associated stress and legal costs. Julie is also an experienced litigator. Over her time in family law Julie has become deeply concerned about the misinformation in the community about separation and divorce and how much people need to know not just about the legal issues, but about the practical, financial and emotional issues that they may face. This drove Julie to write ""Moving On - What you need to know about Separation & Divorce."" This separation and divorce tool is designed to save people time, money and stress during separation and divorce."
Review by Retired Family Court Judge The Honourable Travis Lindenmayer 'I would not hesitate to strongly recommend to any person who is experiencing relationship breakdown to read and re-read this book, and keept it nearby for quick and easy reference at appropriate moments during the challenging process of separation and divorce.' Review by Family Law Mediator, Michael Keogh: 'Julie has written the most thoroughly humane book. Her own life experiences as a wife, mother and family lawyer have enabled her to sensitively interpret the separation pathway. Her book is both practical and thoughtful as if she is by your side on this difficult journey. For those contemplating or in midst of a relationship storm, you will easily be able to access essential legal and practical information about the separation process. The ability to create a plan, at the most challenging time in your life is of incalculable value to you, your family and friends. Julie's book resonated with me as a truly worthwhile companion read.' Review by a divorce: 'I wish this comprehensive and easy to read guide to Separation & Divorce was available when I divorced. It would have made the whole process much easier and less stressful. It would have helped me to make important decisions on legal, financial, practical and other issues in a shorter time frame and incur less legal fees.'