The Parenting After Separation course is an online parenting education program for separated parents. It helps parents reduce conflict, improve communication, and make decisions that support their children’s wellbeing after separation.

The course covers co-parenting communication, how separation affects children, practical co-parenting arrangements, Australian family law, and moving forward with confidence.

Our courses are for separated parents at any stage – whether you have recently separated, are going through Family Dispute Resolution or court proceedings, or have been co-parenting for years and want to improve the relationship.

We offer a range of online courses for separated parents, including:

• Parenting After Separation – our core co-parenting course ($185)
• Breaking the Cycle of Conflict – for high-conflict situations ($165)
• Anger Management – managing emotions during and after separation ($185)
• Preparing for Family Court – for parents going through court ($99)
• Tuning Into Kids – supporting children’s emotional development ($350)
• Circle of Security Parenting – building secure attachment ($350)

We also offer course bundles and private consultation services. View all courses.

Yes. All of our courses are delivered 100% online and can be completed from anywhere in Australia. We have supported parents in every state and territory.

The Parenting After Separation course generally takes approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete. You can work through the content at your own pace and pause and return as needed.

Yes. Our courses are fully accessible on any device – desktop, tablet, or mobile. You can start and stop at any time and pick up exactly where you left off.

Yes. The Parenting After Separation course is commonly accepted by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) and Magistrates Courts. We have hundreds of parents completing this course each month who are currently before the court.

Upon completion, a Certificate of Completion is issued by Parenting After Separation within 24 to 48 hours. This can be provided to the court, your family lawyer, your Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL), or your co-parent.

At the end of the course, your completed work is submitted to us and we issue your Certificate of Completion within 24 to 48 hours. You can then forward your certificate to your lawyer, co-parent, mediator, or ICL.

If you have not received your certificate after 48 hours, please contact us on 1300 919 019 or at admin@parentingafterseparation.com.au.

No. Each parent enrols and completes the course independently. There is no requirement for both parents to participate at the same time, although many families find it beneficial when both do.

If the court has ordered both parents to complete the course, each will need to enrol separately and receive their own certificate.

Yes. The Parenting After Separation course is widely used by parents ordered or encouraged by the court to complete a co-parenting education program. We recommend confirming with your lawyer that this course meets the specific requirements of your order.

An Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of children in family law proceedings, independently of both parents. Yes – you can share your Certificate of Completion with your ICL.

Yes. The Parenting After Separation course is specifically designed to support parents in high-conflict situations. For parents in very high-conflict situations, we also offer the Breaking the Cycle of Conflict course.

You can enrol and complete a course at any stage of court proceedings. Many parents use the Certificate of Completion as evidence of engagement with co-parenting education. We recommend speaking with your family lawyer about how completing a course fits with your overall strategy.

Co-parenting involves both parents working cooperatively on parenting decisions with regular communication. Parallel parenting is a structured approach for high-conflict situations where direct contact between parents is kept to a minimum – each parent operates independently, with all communication written and child-focused only.

Click the Enrol Now button on any course page and follow the checkout process. Once payment is complete, you will receive immediate access to your course.

You have lifetime access to all course materials from the moment you enrol. There are no time limits and you can return to the content as often as you need.

Please refer to our Refund Policy page for full details. As our courses are digital products with immediate access, we recommend reviewing the course description carefully before purchasing.

Our team is happy to help. Contact us on 1300 919 019 or at admin@parentingafterseparation.com.au and we will respond within one business day.

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a structured mediation process in which a trained, accredited practitioner helps separating parents communicate about their children and work toward practical agreements – without going to court. It is child-focused, forward-looking, and confidential.

In most cases, yes. Under Section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975, parents are required to make a genuine attempt at FDR before filing a parenting application with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Exceptions apply where family violence is present, the matter is urgent, or an FDRP determines FDR is not appropriate.

Yes. Jasmin Newman is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) and Co-parenting Coach with over 10 years of experience working with separated families. To find out more, visit her profile page or get in touch.

A Section 60I Certificate is issued by an accredited FDRP after the Family Dispute Resolution process. It documents that FDR was attempted and is typically required when filing a parenting application with the Family Court.

A Parenting Matters Consultation is a private one-on-one session with one of our practitioners, available via phone or video call. It is designed for parents who want personalised guidance on their co-parenting situation. Learn more about our private services.

Yes. We work regularly with family lawyers, mediators, ICLs, social workers, and family services professionals across Australia. If you would like to refer clients, please get in touch.