26/08/2026
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Nicks Story of Alienation (modified to protect identities):
"I haven't seen my kids in ten years. The family law system is broken. After a lifetime of working, I have nothing left."
Nick is a VIC dad in his 60's. This is his story in his words.
“We married in 2005. I already had several properties and a business. She had one house. In 2009, she moved with the children, without telling me. At first, I had regular contact. There were no allegations of abuse.
Then I was unexpectedly issued a DV intervention order.
I immediately applied to the Family Court, but before our first appearance, she withdrew the order. She asked we reconcile. I agreed.
One month later we separated. Then, she made another false allegation. The allegations over the years became increasingly sick. Not one has been investigated, substantiated or proved. On one occasion, it was alleged I was driving by her home. It did not happen. I was issued another restraining order.
I was put through the stress of dealing with the Child Support Agency who wrongly assumed I earned $200,000 because that’s what my ex told them. It was the GFC. I was broke, on the dole. I have applied for legal aid three times. All denied.
I just wanted an equal share of equity, which was my super fund. The applications were ignored. Our properties were repossessed or given to my ex wife.
After a lifetime of working, I have nothing.
I rent a room. For a time I lived in my car. My super was given to my ex wife. I will now be on a Centrelink Pension. I received nothing from the settlement.
I haven’t seen my children for over ten years. For my children, I fear there will be long-term psychological issues. The family law system is broken.
I can’t see how what I’ve experienced is anything other than abuse.”
