The essential first step before you engage legal representation.
Helping women experiencing family violence prepare, find clarity and make informed decisions before mediation or family court.
When everything feels overwhelming and your thoughts are pulling in different directions, we help you cut through the noise. We’ll prepare you for your next steps and lay out your options clearly and calmly. Book a confidential conversation.
A clearer place to begin
Entering mediation or the family court system can feel overwhelming especially when major decisions need to be made under pressure, the process itself is unfamiliar, and your children’s wellbeing is front of mind. CRONE gives you a calm, structured way through it.
How CRONE helps
Strategic preparation for what comes next.
When you are facing separation, mediation, legal advice or a family court process, it can be difficult to step back and see the broader picture. CRONE provides independent preparation to help you approach the next stages with greater understanding, confidence and direction.
Uncertain about where to begin.
Feeling overwhelmed by advice you’re being given.
Being advised to take out a Family Violence Intervention Order but you’re not too sure about whether you want to or not.
Concerned about making decisions that affect your child/ren, financial and or decisions around property.
Separating and or separated under the same roof.
Feeling overwhelmed by the decisions ahead.
Considering or seeking legal advice. And wondering how to choose the right legal representative for you and your budget.
Concerned about the longer-term impact or an agreement or decision.
Preparing for mediation.
Entering a family court process.
CRONE was established to fill a gap experienced by many women going through separation. Although legal and support services are essential, they don’t always provide the dedicated time needed to prepare, reflect, and clarify priorities before key decisions are made. CRONE fills that gap.
Who is CRONE
Specialist legal guidance and support alongside professional services.
CRONE is an independent family violence service working alongside legal and other professionals to support women affected by coercive control and abuse. Drawing on extensive legal experience, CRONE provides strategic guidance through separation, mediation and court proceedings, including assistance with legal documentation, informed decision-making and ongoing support throughout the process.
The CRONE approach
Strategic
We look at what matters to you now, and what may matter down the track.
Trauma-informed
We understand how trauma and family violence can shape communication, memory, and decision-making for both women and children.
Independent
We work alongside, not within, legal representation, mediation, or other formal services.
Practical
We help women feel more ready and supported for what’s ahead.
Respectful
Your circumstances, your priorities, your decisions — we centre what matters to you.
For Professionals
CRONE may support clients who are:
An independent comprehensive preparation service for your clients.
CRONE is an independent family violence service, working in partnership with other mainstream family violence services and professionals to support women and children affected by coercive control and abuse. The service would be beneficial where a client needs support in navigating family violence services and the legal system. They may require initial or additional preparation before or between professional appointments.
Feeling overwhelmed by their circumstances.
Unsure how to identify or articulate their priorities.
Preparing for the challenges of mediation or court.
Finding it hard to communicate complex circumstances clearly.
In need of further preparation beyond what existing services provide.
Complementing professional expertise
CRONE does not provide legal advice, mediation, crisis intervention or therapeutic services. Our role is distinct: to help women approach professional and legal processes with greater preparation and clarity.
Referring to CRONE
Professionals may introduce a client to CRONE or encourage them to make direct contact.
Contact us
Begin with a confidential conversation
You do not need to know exactly what support you require before getting in touch. Tell us briefly what you are preparing for and how we can contact you safely.
Before contacting CRONE
Only use a device and contact details that are safe for you. CRONE is not an emergency or crisis service. Please do not submit detailed personal information, legal documents or sensitive evidence through this initial email.
Our contact details
Freecall 1800 943 738
E: info@crone-consultancy.com
CRONE is not a crisis service.
For emergency contact:
Call 000 if you're in immediate danger.
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