Life after separation is a difficult time for most people, add the extra worry of having to work out how your children are going to spend time with each parent, and there is no wonder why parents can be left [...]
Be clever here. You are now separated, and you are not only entitled to your privacy, but you need to claim it. It is very important that you have healthy boundaries with your ex-partner. You may think he or she would not betray your confidence, but they do, believe me [...]
You are now single, and there are loads of decisions you are going to need to make during this transition period. These decisions are important — they will shape your future and the future of your children. You need to be able to make clear decisions that are free from [...]
Depending on your financial circumstances, this can be either straightforward or very complicated. And there are many aspects to this in family law. For the purposes of this chapter, I am only delving into what to do initially, straight after separation. In the chapters to come, I will discuss what [...]
For separated families, Christmas can highlight many emotions regarding how children spend their time, especially if it early days in the separation or if children are particularly young. Christmas celebrations have a huge significance of “family” and this is made so much more difficult when parents are separated. During the [...]
Negotiating an outcome on property and parenting with your ex-partner when you are going through a separation or divorce, is hard! But there are ways that you can make these negotiations it a little easier and hopefully have success in resolving your separation and divorce. The best outcome for anyone going [...]
Not everyone going through a separation or divorce needs a lawyer, (I bet that you never expected to hear that from a lawyer!). These are some signs that you may be able to amicably resolve your family law matter on your own: You are able to amicably communicate with each other; [...]
What To Do When You Attend Court. If you have never attended court before, you may not have a clue what to expect. Here are a few basic tips on what to do when you attend court. Dress respectfully You do not have to wear a corporate suit; however, ensure [...]
It is really important, from as early on as possible or even before you separate, to know where you stand legally. There is nothing to be afraid of here; it doesn’t mean that you need to take action, retain a lawyer or turn your life upside down. The Family Law [...]
What is Mediation in Family Law? Mediation is simply a negotiation with the assistance of a ‘middle person’, called a mediator. The mediator is there to help you and the other parent negotiate an outcome if you are unable to agree on what is in your children’s best interest. Often, [...]
