About this episode
If you've just received a family report that's gotten it completely wrong, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about the "Ted Bundy Effect" in family court - why professionals consistently miss coercive control even when the evidence is right in front of them - and some of the things that need to be considered when you're contemplating whether to settle or proceed to final trial.In this episode:- The "Ted Bundy Effect": why smart professionals get fooled by surface presentation- Research on lie detection and professional bias- Australia's competence crisis in family report writing- What actually happens at final trial (the reality, not the TV version)- The things to consider when weighing up your choices after you receive the family report- Why capacity can matter just as much as evidence when facing trial- The importance of making decisions from clarity rather than fearResources mentioned:- FREE GUIDE: "The Ted Bundy Effect in Family Court: Why Professionals Miss Coercive Control (And What You Can Do About It)" - Download here: https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/free-resource-signup- The Post-Separation Parenting Blueprint - Complete framework for navigating family court with capacity and strategy - Learn more at: https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/the-post-separation-parenting-blueprint-1- "Capacity for Final Trial" PDF - Available in the Blueprint or for purchase separately in the shop: https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/the-shopThe music you hear in this outro is 'Calm is Credible' - an original track created exclusively for the Post-Separation Abuse Podcast and Danielle Black Coaching. You can listen and download this track via the Danielle Black Coaching website, in our 'free resources' area.About Danielle Black Coaching:Danielle Black is a respected authority in child-focused post-separation parenting in Australia. With over twenty years’ experience across education, counselling and coaching - alongside her own lived experience navigating a complex separation and family court journey - she supports parents to think strategically, build capacity, and protect their children’s safety and wellbeing within complex legal and relational systems.Through Danielle Black Coaching, she leads a growing team of specialist coaches and a structured support ecosystem designed to provide professionally held, evidence-informed guidance for parents navigating high-conflict separation and family court processes.Learn more at danielleblackcoaching.com.au
