In the third episode of The Family Compass, Kate shares her story and in doing so, touches on a range of issues including raising a child with special needs, the challenges of being a single mother, grief and recovery, blended families and step-parenting, family dynamics and role-modelling, balancing career and family life, adapting to change and finding hope, and communication and healthy relationships. Kate also shines a light on the importance of family and friends in supporting people as they negotiate life’s hurdles.

This is a powerful episode of The Family Compass that explores the emotional toll of a life changing diagnosis and marriage breakdown and the complexities of blended families. But it also reveals the strength of the human spirit and reminds us of the significance of finding courage and maintaining hope.

The Family Compass is recorded, edited and produced by Michelle and Zach Oates. dedicated to sharing information and promoting access to justice. We explore the lived experiences of our guests to guide you through the complexities of family relationships.

Be inspired by those who have walked similar paths: divorced parents finding new ways forward, blended families creating new bonds, single parents achieving their goals, and professionals offering their insights.

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In this episode of The Family Compass, we chat with Kay Martin, a distinguished family lawyer with 40 years of experience.

Kay recounts her journey from studying in Melbourne to building her legal career in Mildura, detailing how her practice evolved from part-time work to owning her own firm.

Known for her collaborative and compassionate approach, Kay discusses her role as an independent children's lawyer, her dedication to community service, and mentoring young lawyers.

Our conversation also covers the changing landscape of family law, the impact of domestic violence cases, the importance of work-life balance, and the challenges of legal aid and access to justice in regional areas.

This episode offers an in-depth look at Kay's contributions to the legal community and her insights into the profession.

The Family Compass is recorded, edited and produced by Michelle and Zach Oates. dedicated to sharing information and promoting access to justice. We explore the lived experiences of our guests to guide you through the complexities of family relationships.

Be inspired by those who have walked similar paths: divorced parents finding new ways forward, blended families creating new bonds, single parents achieving their goals, and professionals offering their insights.

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In the first episode of The Family Compass, hosts Michelle and Zach introduce themselves and the podcast.

Drawing on their extensive backgrounds in family law and law enforcement, Michelle and Zach aim to explore the complexities of family dynamics, the impacts of separation on children, and the importance of access to professional help in regional areas.

Michelle and Zach emphasise the importance of providing a supportive, human touch to legal services, aiming to make challenging times more manageable for families.

The Family Compass is recorded, edited and produced by Michelle and Zach Oates. dedicated to sharing information and promoting access to justice. We explore the lived experiences of our guests to guide you through the complexities of family relationships.

Be inspired by those who have walked similar paths: divorced parents finding new ways forward, blended families creating new bonds, single parents achieving their goals, and professionals offering their insights.

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