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Financial Infidelity is Taking Over Physical Cheating: Why This Betrayal is the Ultimate Sting

When it comes to betrayal, it’s not always about another person. In fact, family lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis reveals why financial infidelity is quietly overtaking physical cheating. And how hidden money matters can cut deeper than any affair. In this expert piece, she unpacks the emotional and legal fallout of money secrets, and why transparency has never mattered more.

Mamamia

'I thought it was a romantic "meet-cute". Then I saw him everywhere I went.'

For too long, coercive control has been the “invisible” reality of domestic abuse, leaving thousands of Australian women without clear legal recognition of their experiences. While NSW, Queensland and South Australia have now criminalised coercive control, other states and territories are still considering or developing standalone offences.

Forbes Australia

The CEO’s role in Australia’s new domestic violence leave requirement Leadership Avatar of Shivaune Field

With domestic violence costing the Australian economy $362 billion, new mandates require that organisations provide 10 days of leave for survivors.

Greek Herald

Balance the Scales: What it will actually take to end gendered violence

Each year, International Women’s Day gives us a theme. This year, the United Nations has called on us to “Balance the Scales.” It is a powerful phrase, particularly for those of us who work within the legal system. As a family lawyer and domestic violence educator, justice and equality are not abstract concepts to me. They shape my work, my advocacy and my thinking every single day.

The Australian Women's Weekly

Is January really “Divorce Month”? Why couples can find themselves breaking up in the new year

Finalising divorce can be a long process from your initial decision to finding the right lawyer, to sorting through your finances, parenting plans and whatever else. However, local lawyers do report a noticeable spike in inquiries and filings in January. Cassandra Kalpaxis, a multi-award-winning family and divorce lawyer, notes, “Most people in that position have endured arguments over money, care of children, and re

Mamamia

The three questions that will tell you if you're ready for divorce.

If you’ve ever stared down the barrel of a divorce, you’ve probably had the same thought: How do you know when to fight for it … and when to walk away? According to divorce lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis, who’s helped hundreds of women navigate separation, there are three questions that can give you real clarity: before, during, and after divorce.

Body + Soul

Why you're more likely to split after having a second child

Relationship challenges don’t stop after the first child – and for many, they escalate. From less sleep to more financial pressure, baby No.2 can change everything. Here’s what no one tells you about second child syndrome.

news.com.au

Why Deborra-Lee Furness’ ‘insightful’ statement could also be a big mistake

A prominent divorce lawyer has praised Deborra-Lee Furness’ “insightful” statement – but warned it could turn her split very nasty. Sydney divorce lawyer and founder of Kalpaxis Legal, Cassandra Kalpaxis, told news.com.au today that Furness’ public statement was a reminder that “raw emotions” are involved in even the most amicable of divorces.

Suspect your spouse is cheating? Here’s what a divorce lawyer recommends

Can a marriage survive infidelity? Cassandra Kalpaxis speaks with Herald Sun on the signs you should look out for.

Body + Soul

Getting married? These are the 9 questions you need to ask first

Wedding bells are wonderful, alarm bells not so much. So, how do you ensure one without setting off the other? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about 118,000 couples in Australia got married in 2023, but almost 49,000 of them got divorced too – and the median duration of marriages was 13 years. Family lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis, founder of Kalpaxis Legal, says there are a few common causes of divorce 

Neos Kosmos

National Emergency: Domestic violence numbers rise

Lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis discusses the evolving face of domestic abuse and launching ‘Not One More Girl DV Education’, an initiative to educate, empower and end the violence at its roots. Domestic Violence educator and lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis is seeing “domestic violence on a far bigger scheme than what it previously ever was.”

The Australian Women's Weekly

Is January really “Divorce Month”? Why couples can find themselves breaking up in the new year

Have you ever heard of “Divorce Month”? Divorce is not a fun subject, and not really someone one would expect to show up in New Year’s resolutions. However, it appears January is the most popular month for couples to separate. Earning it the moniker: “Divorce Month”.

9Honey Parenting

Why Rachel wanted to be a surrogate despite never wanting children of her own

Nine Honey chat with Rachel Morrison to hear what it is like to be surrogate in Australia. Cassandra Kalpaxis joins the discussion and adds the legalities surrounding surrogacy, and offers her professional guidance.

ABC Radio National · Radio

A collaborative divorce could save you money and dignity- ABC Radio National

ABC Radio National speak with Cassandra Kalpaxis about how a collaborative approach to divorce can save you time, money and dignity.

9Honey (nine.com.au)

'Write down why you left': The advice that helped Sydney mum move on after her divorce

Nine Honey talk to Jessica Cummings about her divorce and how healing the Detox Your Divorce retreat has been for Jessica.

Herald Sun

Jana Pittman: ‘I was ashamed of my divorce’

Former Olympian, Jana Pittman reveals to Body+Soul her feelings around her own divorce that led to becoming keynote speaker at the Detox Your Divorce Retreat in August 2022.

Studio 10 · Television

How To Have A Happy Divorce

Studio 10’s The Project interview Cassandra Kalpaxis about how to have an amicable separation and divorce, and all about the experience of the Detox Your Divorce retreat.

House Of Wellness

How a ‘divorce retreat’ can help navigate marriage breakdown

House of Wellness explore how the Detox Your Divorce retreat is about health, wellness and finding your tribe during your divorce for an amicable separation.

Yahoo Lifestyle

Should you date someone going through a divorce?

Body And Soul (news.com.au)

Why you should do your post-divorce processing from a luxurious retreat

Relationship expert Anna Swoboda, speaker at the 2022 Detox Your Divorce retreat, provides advise on dating someone going through a divorce.

Women's Health

‘I Went To A ‘Detox Your Divorce’ Retreat: Here’s What It Was Like’

Women’s Health editor, Nikolina Ilic shares her experience of Detox Your Divorce retreat as a healing experience in the company of other women vulnerable enough to also heal from their divorce.

The Carousel

Conscious Uncoupling: 10 Tips From An Amicable Family Divorce Lawyer

Cassandra Kalpaxis shares her top 10 tips for an amicable divorce.

Beanstalk Mums

My ex and I can’t agree on a school for our child, now what?

Cassandra Kalpaxis provides positive approaches to communication and advice for parents to come to an agreement on their children’s schooling.

Lawyers Weekly

Collaborative practice training should be ‘compulsory’, family lawyers say

Lawyers Weekly interview Cassandra Kalpaxis about the importance of collaborative practice training in family law.

Lawyers Weekly

Write correspondence as if a judge will read it

Lawyers Weekly interview Cassandra Kalpaxis and others about why it is so important to maintain respectful communication as lawyers for the sake of the client and the profession.

The Guardian

Breaking up, but living together: how lockdowns lead to ‘nesting’

The Guardian interview Cassandra Kalpaxis and others on choices people made to separate under the one roof during COVID lockdowns.

Lawyers Weekly

Why people-building is one of the building blocks to a law firm’s success

Cassandra Kalpaxis provides Lawyers Weekly readers advice on building a successful law firm, and it all comes down to investing in staff.

Neos Kosmos

Greek family values, fundamental to innovative lawyer’s success

Neos Kosmos interview Cassandra Kalpaxis about her business success and advocacy of ‘kind separation’.

Kidspot (news.com.au)

Family lawyer's tips for co-parenting during lockdown

Kidspot chat to Cassandra Kalpaxis who provides 7 tips for coparenting during challenging times including COVID lockdowns.

Body And Soul (news.com.au)

Divorce ‘detox’ retreats - the new trend in healing from a marriage breakdown

Body+Soul ask why we need the Detox Your Divorce retreat. Jess Cummings describes the experience as phenomenal.

A Current Affair · Television

Detox Your Divorce

A Current Affair showcase some of the very first Detox Your Divorce Retreat, interviewing participants and speakers. Tap to unmute Detox Your Divorce on A Current Affair 1/3/21 POP Publicity POP Publicity19 subscribers

Daily Mail

Australia's first ever DIVORCE 'detox' retreat is set to launch - with the $1,800 ticket covering a beach hotel, hypnotherapy, yoga and legal advice

Daily Mail showcase the first ever Detox Your Divorce as a time to reset and reflect.

Pure Health Club

Divorce Detox: A Wellness Getaway With a Difference

Pure Health Club focus on Detox Your Divorce retreat for its empowerment, wellness tools, resources and advice to separate simply.

M4 Women

Staying out of court with a dignified divorce

M4 Women interview Cassandra Kalpaxis on her business success, how she fits in writing an entire book while running a successful law firm and the Detox Your Divorce retreats.

Ticker TV · Television

Cassandra Kalpaxis talking Detox Your Divorce

Ticker News talks to Cassandra Kalpaxis about Detox Your Divorce Retreat due to heightened relationship stressors during COVID lockdowns of 2020. Tap to unmute Cassandra Kalpaxis talking Detox Your Divorce on Ticker TV POP Publicity POP Publicity19 subscribers Tap to unmute Cassandra Kalpaxis on Sunrise 15/1/21 POP Publicity POP Publicity19 subscribers

Sunrise · Television

Cassandra Kalpaxis

7 Sunrise interview Cassandra Kalpaxis about how to keep things civil and out of court during January’s ‘divorce month’.

A Current Affair · Television

Detox Your Divorce: The program helping navigate separations

A Current Affair showcase Detox Your Divorce for its transformative healing success.

Lawyers Weekly

Rejuvenation key to success in boutique practice

Cassandra Kalpaxis tells Lawyers Weekly that self-care is no luxury and retreats away should be mandatory for lawyers long term health.