Family Law Blog

Ways to Create New Holiday Traditions Post-Divorce

With Easter fast approaching it’s a timely reminder for newly divorced parents, that creating new holiday memories and traditions can help their children and themselves deal with the ups and downs of this difficult time. The following excerpt…

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Parenting Plan vs Parenting Order: What you need to know

Divorce may come with what seems like an insurmountable list of things to consider and decide on, however none so important as how you and your ex-partner will care for your children. Choosing between a Parenting Plan or…

How to Avoid A Messy and Costly Divorce

The best way to avoid a messy and costly divorce often comes down to the divorcing spouses. If each party is able to do their part the divorce process can often been relatively smooth, with a positive outcome…

A Guide To ‘Grey Divorce’

As divorce in Australia has steadily been declining over the past decade or so, the evolution of Grey Divorces has steadily been on the rise. Grey Divorce, first coined in reference to the end of a 40+ year…

How To Tell Your School Aged Child Your Getting Divorced

Surprisingly, or not, your 5-8 year old may already be familiar with the concept of divorce. It is more than likely that several children in their class have divorced parents. Before breaking the news of your impending separation/divorce…

Stages of Separation and What to Consider

The end of a relationship may be inevitable and welcome to unhappy couples, however this doesn’t mean that each party won’t experience a sense of loss and grief throughout the separating process. Acclaimed psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross says “Couples…

7 Reasons You Can’t Afford NOT To Get Divorced

Unfortunately some couples stay in toxic unhappy marriages due to the cost of divorce. This can create extreme stress within the home and needless to say isn’t great for either party. It must be noted that not all…