# Legal | Parenting Plans vs Parenting Orders with Eliza O'Sullivan

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Podcast: [Divorce and Separation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803)
Published: 2025-10-20T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Parenting after separation doesn't come with a manual but it does come with options. In this episode, I sit down with Eliza O'Sullivan , Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Simple Separation , to unpack one of the most confusing and emotional parts of separation: how to make parenting work when the relationship ends . Eliza brings calm, clarity, and deep understanding to a topic that so often overwhelms parents. We explore what a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) actually does, when to use mediation, and how to create a child-focused parenting plan that protects your kids and supports both parents. Together we discuss: The real difference between a Parenting Plan and a Parenting Order Why the best time to create a plan is before you think you need it The must-have clauses every parenting plan should include How to keep communication child-focused when emotions run high What a child's voice really means (and how to be their advocate, not their messenger) When to formalise your arrangements through the court system and when not to This episode is your practical guide to making co-parenting simpler, calmer, and truly centred on your child's needs. Let's Keep the Conversation Going: Visit Divorce and Separation Hub to explore expert resources, courses, and programs tailored to your needs. Share your questions or comments you're not alone in this. Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub. The Divorce and Separation Hub Website The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE . Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE . Guest: Eliza O'Sullivan, FDRP, Simple Separation Website Instagram Love…

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