One of the most challenging aspects of a family separation is the changed living arrangements. For this reason, an increasing number of ex-couples have chosen a slightly alternative way of living called ‘birdnesting’.... Read More
Having experienced separation first-hand and helped hundreds of separating couples, here are some suggestions to support, comfort and guide your mate during this challenging time.... Read More
Events across Australia and the world have created a perfect storm that is increasing the cost of living. Everyone will feel the pinch but most especially those on a lower income, which can include some single parent families.... Read More
There is a lot more to a separation than going your separate ways, especially when there are children in the mix. A life spent as part of a couple, is a life tightly entwined … emotionally, practically and financially.... Read More
If you are going through a separation, there is lots of assistance available to you in the form of charities, many of which you may not be aware of.... Read More
Most people going through a separation have never had any dealings with a lawyer before. They have no knowledge of the legal world – how it works, what to expect and, most importantly, how to engage a family lawyer.... Read More
If you are going through a separation and planning to co-parent your children, it is advisable to have a parenting plan or a parenting order in place.... Read More
The splitting of shared finances which once serviced one family in order to support two single parent families, will always come at a cost.... Read More
When a couple financially separate, it is not unusual for one or both parties to have to downsize their home.... Read More