article_snippet: The court heard Mr Hopkins and Caroline Hopkins had written lists of 'how things could change' to each other shortly before separating.
article_snippet: Mr Hopkins had written at the top of Mr Hopkins list: 'I would like to be listened to' but Caroline Hopkins added 'listening' third on Caroline Hopkins list.
article_snippet: Caroline Hopkins, at the time, 'was rational, thoughtful, saddened by Caroline Hopkins situation, but certainly capable of independent thought'. '
article_snippet: Caroline Hopkins knew Caroline Hopkins own mind and was keenly aware of Caroline Hopkins own objectives', the judge added.