Relationship breakups are highly complex. They can go back for years and involve several layers of conflict and resentment. If you have broken-up with your partner, especially if children are involved, it will be because you were unable to find a resolution or a way forward.... Read More
Co-parenting is complex at the best of times. When your child reaches school age it changes to a whole new level. The primary school years require a lot of parental involvement and your child is going to need you to be on the ball.... Read More
Any relationship breakup is hard, but a family breakup with children involved is especially difficult. We spend so much time making sure our children are coping and dealing with the practicalities, that our emotional healing is often left by the wayside.... Read More
In a world where parenting is definitely a job for a village, being a single parent can be challenging. After all, there is only so much time in the day. And there are only so many things you can do at the same time!... Read More
Separation or divorce is a confusing time. And that’s just for the adults. For the children involved, it can seem unbelievably confusing as their parents split and become two independent single parents.... Read More
Being in a family unit with a partner and children is a life full of company, conversation, activity .. and the feeling that you barely get a minute to yourself. For this reason, when you separate and become a co-parent or sole-parent, your world will change dramatically in many ways. One emotion which many single parents experience, often unexpectedly, is loneliness. ... Read More
The following tips will help you to save money when going through your divorce, family law matter, property settlement and parenting orders.... Read More
Parenting Plans/Orders and Child Support are not included in a Financial/Property Settlement. They are completely separate and can be agreed at any time.... Read More
What is the difference between Property/Financial Settlement, Parenting Orders and Child Support? You are able to apply to the Family Court of Australia (“the Court”) to have your property and parenting orders approved, but it is the Department of Human Services that is responsible for administering Australia’s child support scheme.... Read More