Valentine’s Day after separation can be confronting and leave you feeling very alone. I remember this feeling all too well through my years as a single mother. It is important to remember that you are not alone in these feelings, and there are many ways to cope with the wave of emotions that you … [Read more...]
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A better way to separate.
New Idea reports that Kate Ritchie is feeling overwhelmed by the thought of a “messy divorce”. Kate didn’t have a prenup made when she married in 2010, and she’s worried she’s going to have to hand over half of her $20M net worth to her hubby, who is the stay-at-home dad to 5 year old daughter … [Read more...]
Is there a “right” time to separate?
There’s never an ideal time to separate… I remember my journey leading up to separation – I was 3 years out of university. Leaving my partner was all I could think about for almost a year, wondering whether I was doing the right thing, when was the right time, should I wait and keep trying … [Read more...]
Your Personal Term 1 2020 Preparation Checklist
We're only two weeks out from Term 1 2020, are you ready for it? At this time, it's easy to get lost in preparing your children for the school year and forget about yourself. But this is an important time for you to get organised too! Your kids are getting new teacher, and so are you! Your kids … [Read more...]
Cyber Safety After Separation
Written by: Grace Jordan, Solicitor What is the best way to stay safe online post-separation? It's easy to get caught up with the bigger or more obvious concerns after separation, such as dividing the assets, organising time with the children and adapting to the new normal - but it is important … [Read more...]
Respect & tips on building it with your ex!
Written by: Antonella Sanderson (Principal Solicitor) It’s normal to experience changes in behaviour during emotive and stressful times. All of a sudden your ex might be behaving in ways you’ve never encountered – it might seem like they come from a different planet! But you can get through it - … [Read more...]
Christmas: It’s Around the Corner!
Have you given thought to the arrangements for your children over Christmas and the Summer Holidays? If you think you’ll need some input from the Court to make sure you have the chance to spend time with your children over Christmas, you’ll need to start taking some steps now - you don’t have as … [Read more...]
Thriving Separately Under the Same Roof
Mike and Mary separated after a relationship of 15 years. They had two children aged 9 and 6. The family was not in a financial position to afford living in separate homes. Mike, being the primary income earner, has realised that working long hours has impacted his relationship with his children. … [Read more...]
Sharing Easter in 2019
Easter is just a hop away and we all know it’s easy to let time get away from you! Ensuring you have your parenting arrangements organised in a timely manner for special occasions, such as Easter, is very important. If the arrangements aren’t settled early, it can make Easter stressful … [Read more...]
Earth Hour 2019
It's that time of year again! Dust off those torches and dig our your candles. Earth Hour is back again! Earth Hour is a great opportunity for you to spend quality screen-free time with your children and to teach them about environmental … [Read more...]
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