How boundaries can preserve your sense of security and happiness in separation
How separated individuals will adjust seamlessly into quarantine and restrictions
The dangers of sharing your break-up and separation on public platforms
How to navigate Mother’s Day for Dads with primary care
Simple gifts for single mum’s to create and celebrate on Mother’s Day
Three ways for your settlement and selling your home during Coronavirus
Tips for mentally managing your time while in quarantine or isolation
Suggestions for the way that you think when you are stuck at home with your children
How to co-parent during the Corona Virus while respecting social distancing regulations
A new way of celebrating Valentine’s Day [Personal perspective]
8 Ways that you can reduce or limit the escalating costs of your divorce
What you need to know about having a child at school and being a separated parent
How to keep kids occupied while juggling work and single-parenting when school is on break
What you can do to celebrate Christmas when you don’t have family or if you are on your own
Demystifying what it means to be at final hearing and what to do as a witness on the stand
Everything you need to know about making an early claim on your superannuation during severe financial difficulty
Everything you need to know about making an early claim on your superannuation during severe financial difficulty
What to do when the other parent minimises their income in a change of assessment with Child Support Agency ....
In some instances, sharing personal details at work may be to your benefit or deteriment ....
What you need to share with your place of employment upon break-up ....
What you need to share with your place of employment upon break-up ....
Understanding the upward trend in marking a new life chapter ....
Three signs to look for before involving your partner in Father's Day celebrations Knowing when to recognise your partner on Father’s Day for your child can be tricky. The solution to this isn’t always clear cut....
When you have had to run your divorce all the way to a full hearing or trial, it would have been a long and arduous course. It’s a small percentage of divorcing couples that ...
Mamma, Happy Mother’s Day. This year, I thought I would share some timely affirmations with you to remind you how wonderful you are, single mum on Mother’s Day....
Marriage requires work and lots of it. Even the best of marriages that look good and happy experience times of challenge and difficulty. A great marriage or relationship requires continuous and conscious effort. Sometimes ...
Throughout the divorce process, it is likely that you will meet someone rather special. You may have been looking for someone or that special someone may have caught your attention by surprise. Very often ...
How To Raise A Family, Without A Family (Recognising The Challenges Of Isolation, Whether It's Due To Being Single, Estranged From Family Or Simply Living Far Away) ...
Not every divorce is the same. No two divorces will have the same elements or have the same outcome. However, there are some fundamentals that all divorces ...
Too often, people refer to themselves as a coach – some coaches hold space, others offer accountability and the best are ‘Strategists!!’ Your friends and ...
Becoming a single parent can be extremely stressful, at times. Firstly, the relationship ends which creates a period of uncertainty and overwhelm. Then, trying ...
Would you choose to make your life that little bit harder? If you had a choice, would you throw away work/life balance for work/domestic pressures? ...
Single parenting – it can be tireless, thankless and exhausting. People often complain about how hard single parenting can be. There is always a silver lining ...
The way that you communicate with your ex-spouse can help or hinder your divorce process. More often than not, if you can be civil, amicable, respectful and ...
14 February is better known as Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, it is a day when cards and flowers are sent to a person one is attracted to or involved with. It is also a day that some people feel lonely, ...
Change. You are forever doing it. You are always expecting it. The reality is that only we can do it. When people couple up, there may be something that they want to tweak about their new interest ...
As we journey through break-up, separation and divorce, there is so much that we feel we are missing out on. Often life feels unfair, challenging and complicated. It becomes so easy to get swallowed up in the ...
I have always felt that the spirit of Christmas is magnified with children. Sometimes I feel that there is nothing worse than being a single parent without your kids at Christmas. However, this is only a perception ...
I have always felt that the spirit of Christmas is magnified with children. Sometimes I feel that there is nothing worse than being a single parent without your kids at Christmas. However, this is only a perception ...
When a relationship ends, it can be devastating and a time of uncertainty. This is further challenging if your family don’t understand what you are going through and either ...
When a relationship ends, it can be devastating and a time of uncertainty. This is further challenging if your family don’t understand what you are going through and either ...
In conversation with Family Lawyer, Ms Turner, talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health when going through separation or divorce. She shares her top five tips ...
When you get the hunch that your partner may be cheating on you, it is a feeling that doesn’t go away until you have concrete evidence that it is either ...
I thought my wedding ring and engagement rings were beautiful with a thought-filled setting. I gave it back to my ex-husband on two occasions. One time was during our engagement when ...
My children for the past six years have celebrated ‘Grandfather’s Day’ or ‘Uncle’s Day’ on the first Sunday in September… that was until last year. I was presented with the conundrum ...
Fatherhood is an incredibly special journey for many men. Often it is a pivotal point in their lives where men step-up and choose to be responsible for a dependent little person that is relying on their ...
Sending children from one home to another and transitioning between parents can be difficult at times for the parents as it is for the children. As such, we have to appreciate that every person parents their child differently – no two ...
What is a trial separation? A trial separation is an agreed time when a couple in a marriage or significant relationship are unsure whether they want to continue to be with each other or set each other free. It is ...
When a relationship or marriage ends, people more often struggle with their identity. For many years or decades, you were comfortable as being referred to or known as someone’s wife/husband, someone’s son/daughter or someone’s mother/father. This changes in ...
When a relationship or marriage ends, people more often struggle with their identity. For many years or decades, you were comfortable as being referred to or known as someone’s wife/husband, someone’s son/daughter or someone’s mother/father. This changes in ...
When I met with Ms Yolanda Regueira from Cling Long Woodbridge Lawyers, I learned so much about the psyche when selling and buying a property, particularly when it is a part of a divorce settlement ...
A colleague enquired about tips to ‘smooth the waters’ when partnering with someone who has adult children that are a little ‘cool’ towards you. If this sounds like you, your spouse will appreciate your efforts tos ...
Do you have a monthly budget for legal fees? Do you know how many hours this offers you with your lawyer each month? Separating can be an expensive time and learning to be more conservative with your finances ....
It is more financially viable to have another adult in the home as you raise your children or as the children spend time with you. However, there are a number of items that need to be considered when you do plan for ....
We hear so much about the ‘boomerang’ generation, the millennials who have to move home after living their lifestyle lavishly. However, what is being overlooked are the copious number of....
One of the pitfalls of celebrating Mother’s Day as a single parent is that there isn’t anyone else to go to that effort to recognise you as a mum and say a big “thanks.” How we empower our children to....
Australian statistics show that the vast majority of children live in the primary care of their mother. As a mother navigating separation, financial restraints may …
For one parent, divorce and separation means an uncertainty in how to be involved and stay involved in the lives of the children. According to the ABS, 3.1% of Australian families are headed by....
Sometimes, I write and speak about the power of visualisation. Visualisation is seeing the future, how it plays out and what the end result is with the expectation of manifestation. I stress how....
When you have a dinner party, one of the things you are told is not to talk about politics, religion and money. These topics can incite a lot of emotion and it isn’t much different when coming to or discussing....
Whether you are becoming a step parent for the first time or for the second or third time, it will always be new and unchartered territory....
Hauling children off to bed can become at difficult task. Equally, taking ourselves off to bed at a reasonable time can be a challenge. By implementing...
Co-parenting. It sounds like a great word, but many of us don’t know what it really is or how to do it...
Some children live with their father, other children only get to spend time with them. With a generalised view, many fathers become the spend-time with parent (or non primary parent). The changes …
Many families decide to move abroad and become expatriates for an amount of time, whether it is for one parent’s career, returning to a country of origin with ...
No one starts a relationship or marriage with the expectation of ending in divorce. Sometimes we can’t help the path that our marriage takes and can only ...
No one starts a relationship or marriage with the expectation of ending in divorce. Sometimes we can’t help the path that our marriage takes and can only ...
Breaking up is a hard time for all people involved, especially when it comes as a surprise, after a long marriage or when children are involved. Your emotions can become overwhelming and, at times, crippling. You might not feel like …
Valentine’s Day can be a time of great elation, joy and excitement, especially when you have someone to share it with. For others, Valentine’s Day is a reminder that …
All too often, following separation, we often feel a little less confident in ourselves. We have been identified for a long time as the partner to someone else and been able to rely upon them or ...
It is the second day of 2018. Have you fulfilled and whole-heartedly committed to your resolution for the past 2 days? Many people may be muttering ...
When divorcing, there is a lot to do, prepare and coordinate. It is not just physically taxing but also emotionally intensive and this incites positive and negative feelings. Coupling a separation or divorce with Christmas can be an overwhelming feat to undertake ...
The are many things that can contribute towards the break-down of a marriage or serious relationship. Here are just a few pressure points that can strain a marriage ...
For many individuals, separation means that they need to seek employment and be financially independent. This can be scary if you haven’t worked in a number of years (or ...
When an expert mediator wants to share tips on how to get the most out of your mediation or family dispute resolution, it’s time to start taking notes! ...
Having a healthy level of expectations and understanding when working with a lawyer is essential. If you expect your lawyer to answer all of the small questions, sort out every little issue or document every concern, you will ...
Having a healthy level of expectations and understanding when working with a lawyer is essential. If you expect your lawyer to answer all of the small questions, sort out every little issue or document every concern, you will ...
There are more people than ever before using the Family Courts. The vast majority of the separating population are not able to afford unlimited legal representation. Equally, more and more people are self-representing and, understandably, they...
As urban and metro areas become more densely populated, housing and blocks of land become smaller. More people are being forced to share a smaller space. For many people ...
There are more people than ever before using the Family Courts. The vast majority of the separating population are not able to afford unlimited legal representation. Equally, more and more people are self-representing and, understandably, they...
You don’t need to open your wallet and buy something to sow someone that you love them. There are ways that you can show affection without buying a gift or flowers. Divorce Answered offers 10 suggestions for ...
As urban and metro areas become more densely populated, housing and blocks of land become smaller. More people are being forced to share a smaller space. For many people ...
As urban and metro areas become more densely populated, housing and blocks of land become smaller. More people are being forced to share a smaller space. For many people ...
When I separated in 2012, I knew that I did everything I could to try to get my husband help. The challenge with mental health is that it isn’t a tangible issue and there are ebbs and flows. More pitfalls...
Separation ultimately and periodically takes a toll on individuals. There will be moments of stress, anxiety, helplessness and frustration which can leave you feeling depressed or with depression. When these feelings arise, ...
(blog) I am clearly a challenging and particular person. I like things tidy and neat (where possible) and even behind the closed doors and inside cupboards. In an ideal world, I think men, women and their partners ...
(blog) Christmas - Aargh! It has crept up on me again. The bank balance is looking sad and in dire need of a cash windfall. My heart starts to beat fast when I recall ...
(Personal perspective) In 2012 my marriage was irreparable. Within days of my separation, I had two other girlfriends also separate. Incidentally, I have met and supported many women throughout their separations and ...
Making the decision to end a marriage is a very big decision. Many people took vows to live together through poverty and poor health for the rest of their lives. Leaving the marriage leaves them feeling ...
Today, more than any previous generation, grandparents are playing a more active role in the lives of their grandchildren. This post is dedicated to Nanna. Nanna is concerned for other grandparents who aren’t able to facilitate a loving relationship with their grandchildren of divorce ...
Often people leave their marriage feeling broken, bruised and bashed-about. They struggle with confidence as a parent, partner and as a person. Often, they have lost their self-value. Somehow and in some way, they need to find...
R U Ok? Day is today, September 14, 2017, which means that more than ever before, we need to check in with our friends, family, neighbours and particularly the growing number of divorcees. This year, you are asked you to please pay particular attention to your friends starting or in the thick of their divorce...
While divorce is devastating, it can be equally as liberating. Whether you made the decision or the decision to end the union was made for you, it is still a huge change. For many people, they...
What marriage is and what it looks like is ever changing. The traditional 1950s stay at home mother with working husband is antiquated. Today, there are traditional, blended and single-parent families, de facto...
Many fathers wish that they could have more time each day, week or month with their children and this is often highlighted on Father’s Day. According to the ABS, almost one in 5 families are...
Not every child is fortunate to have their dad active and involved in their daily lives. There are many who have limited to no contact. The reasons for...
As special occasions arise throughout the year, many divorced and single parents feel unsettled or unsatisfied with the parenting and visiting arrangements. It isn’t until...
Deciding to end a relationship or a marriage is a life changing decision and the first step towards moving forward begins with a long and detailed conversation with your partner...
Divorce and separation changes the dynamics for a family. Often the parents are so wrapped up in their own emotional turmoil that the children are sometimes the forgotten victims. Here are some...
It is alarming to know that domestic violence is an ongoing issue around the country. In fact, one in three Australian women have experienced physical violence and one in four Australian women have experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner . Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate ...
Divorce Answered reflects upon the ‘how soon is too soon to move on after divorce’ question and offers some self-reflection considerations before taking the leap. “When is it the right time to move on?” is one of the biggest questions faced by...
Divorcing is difficult. Friends and family want to support you. Just like in times of loss and grief, separation is equally difficult and finding the right words can be hard. As a support person, the top...
Failing to follow the recommendations of any professional throughout the divorce process could have undesired consequences. Depending on your court case, your lawyer, appointed judge and other professionals, you may not like the outcomes that are either...
Many Baby Boomers (people born post World War II, between 1946 and 1964) often recouple when in a financially sound situation. They couple for many reasons, primarily for companionship. Rachael Scharrer, founder of online resource DivorceAnswered.com.au has exposed the lesser known truths about ...
All too often we hear couples in long term relationships say that “marriage is only a piece of paper” or “we didn’t get married because we don’t want to get divorced.” Unfortunately, these couples don’t realise that they are actually part...
At the end of a relationship, often one spouse copes better with the change than the other. One of the spouse may feel a sense of relief, optimism and elation compared to the other who is lost, confused and filled with remorse or regret. Grief is also ...
It is stressful if you are on a budget and wondering how you will meet the costs of a lawyer. Retaining a family lawyer from start to finish may mean an overwhelming invoice at the end. Similarly, not hiring a lawyer could be a mistake...
Separation can leave you feeling two extremes - One that weighs heavily upon you while experiencing the opposite emotion at the same time. Separation is a process highlighted with emotional challenges and growth concurrently occurring. On any given day...
Divorcing can be a time of awakening and enlightenment while filled with challenges and tribulations. However, once you have made your way through the process and once ...
