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Independent Children’s Lawyers: Why to use them and how they work

FIRST … UNDERSTAND THE ADVERSARIAL PROCESS Australian Courts (including the Family and Federal Circuit Court) adopt what is called an adversarial process: two sides in dispute with each other present their positions before an impartial person who attempts to determine...

Career

Tips for studying as a single mum

Having children is wonderful, but one thing’s for sure: they are not conducive to furthering your career. However much we hear about workplace gender equality, taking time-off for baby-making can set you back big time in the employment stakes. If...

Sex

Scientific reasons why orgasms make you so damn happy

We often put time and effort into our physical and mental health, yet so many of us seem to neglect their sexual health! And I’m not just talking about using condoms or having sexual health checks (though those are also...

Property Settlement

What happens to our family home when we separate?

What happens to our Family Home when we separate? This is a very common question that I am asked by my single-mum clients going through a financial separation and faced with the prospects of an uncertain and anxiety-riddled future. YOU...

Podcast

Dealing with debt and getting your finances back on track

There is nothing like “debt” to make us want to bury our heads in the sand or run for hills. Which is the reason for this podcast. If you have debt that is worrying you then there IS HELP OUT...

Positive thinking

The benefits and challenges of being a single parent

According to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there are around 949,000 single-parent families in the country, of which 65% had dependents living with them. Single parent families are on the rise worldwide, due to a number of reasons....

Sex

Everything you secretly want to ask about masturbation

Let’s get real: masturbation isn’t a topic that’s discussed openly. However, everyone has an opinion on it, and more often than not, the views of your friends, family, and even society can influence the way you perceive it. You’ve probably...

Parenting

Helicopter parenting: Why some single mums do it

Helicopter parenting is a well-used term in parent-related media of late. It is also referred to as lawnmower parenting, over parenting or bulldoze parenting. We all know the general consensus is ‘don’t do it’ but as a single mother, this...

Spice up your sex life | Beanstalk Single Mums

Sex

8 Exciting ways to spice up your sex life

The sex life of a woman can change regardless of whether she has a partner or not. How you react to the word “sex” tells you whether you are running out of sexual fun and excitement. Often, doing the same...