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9 Places to get free legal support in Australia

Are you looking for free legal support in Australia? Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be a daunting task, especially when going through a family separation. Fortunately, there are numerous resources and organisations across the country that offer...

Divorce

How to get a divorce in Australia

This article about divorce in Australia was last updated in 2022. ‘How do I file for a divorce?’ It is a question that is regularly asked by single mums. So, I wanted to explain how you can follow the excellent...

Kids and Separation

How not to get played by your kids post divorce

Kids aren’t stupid when it comes to getting what they want. From an early age, whether they’ve got divorced parents or not, they’ve got things figured out. They know who to approach first when there’s something they want; one parent...

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My ex and father of my kids has a new girlfriend, help …

It is one thing dealing with your ex-partner meeting someone new, but a whole different ball game if you are co-parenting with him. Knowing he is with someone else can be emotionally challenging, even if you instigated the break-up with...

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How to choose the right lawyer for your family law case

If you identify that you need a family lawyer, the next question is which one do you choose? This can be daunting, as it is very possible that you may not have retained a lawyer before and you are having...

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12 Surprising life lessons you can learn from divorce

Getting divorced with kids is a learning curve. Which is a mild way of putting it. To be fair, it’s more of a learning rollercoaster where we are forced to do things that are upsetting, unnatural and waaaay outside our...

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What is legal aid and can I get it for my family law case?

This article about legal aid for my family law case was last updated in 2022. When you go through a separation, the hope is that you can keep it civil and avoid lawyers and the Family Court. However, this is...

Property Settlement

How to adjust to a change of income when you separate

How to adjust to a change of income when you separate As a family unit you will have become accustomed to a certain lifestyle. When you separate and split your assets, this always changes. As a single parent you have...

Kids and Separation

12 Tips to co-parent teenagers from a mum who’s been there

There’s lots of advice available about how to co-parent with young kids, but less for co-parenting with teenagers. Is this because, as they are older, they are expected to cope? Hopefully not because having co-parented toddlers to teens, I can...

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10 Smart strategies for successful mediation

Mediation … like many people, you may know little, or nothing, about it. Yet, mediation is an effective process that can help you and your ex-partner reach decisions about your children and finances, without having to go to court. With...