Splitting up

Going through a family breakup? Our comprehensive resources and guidance help you navigate the emotional fallout of a separation. Here, you’ll find expert advice on coping with conflict, communicating with your ex and staying child-focused in your decision-making.

Splitting up

How to stay civil with your ex after divorce

Trying to stay civil with your ex is never easy. I’ve been there juggling schedules, tense financial discussions, and the dreaded shared birthday parties. At one point, I couldn’t imagine how people actually managed to pull this off without losing their...

Splitting up

What happens to our pets when we divorce?

Whether you are married or in a de facto relationship, separation can be devastating. For many of us, pets are members of our family and it is hard to imagine our lives without them. So, what happens to the pets...

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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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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...

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Why separating without lawyers is definitely a thing

It is a myth that you need to hire lawyers to separate and divorce. You don’t. Property settlement is essentially a financial exercise that a lot of separating couples can work through together with the support of an expert. Which...

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4 Simple strategies for a low conflict separation

A low conflict separation might seem like a contradiction in terms but it really is possible for many ex-couples. Maybe not right now, but certainly in time. The truth is, it only takes one person to counteract conflict with a...

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Separated but living together: What you need to know

It’s no secret that for anyone considering separation, the thought of continuing to live with your ex might be ‘horrifying’. However, pandemic aside, there are a few notable legal and financial reasons to attempt cohabitation with an ex, detailed below....