Family Law Blog

6 Things To Consider Before Telling Your Kids About Divorce

Speaking to children about separation and divorce can be a tricky conversation and one you and your soon to be ex-partner want to get right. The following points are a useful guide to consider before telling your child…

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5 Ways To Help Your Grandchildren During Divorce

The bond between grandparent and grandchild is often a magical one, with grandparents offering a unique sense of fun and security. During separation and divorce grandparents may feel isolated and powerless to help their grandchildren, however this is…

Telling Your Spouse You Want A Divorce

Broaching the subject of divorce with your spouse is without doubt a delicate conversation. Most of us don’t want to devastate our partners, nor do we want to trigger an all-out war. The following tips look at things…

Secrets To An Amicable Divorce

It’s no secret, divorce is rarely easy. However if you can find a way to positively navigate through your divorce as amicably as possible, you will undoubtedly save yourself a lot of stress, heartache, time and money. Here…

Is Mediation An Effective Solution For Your Divorce?

Traditionally, the process of divorce can be a long, painful and a costly endeavour, however there are other options divorcing couples can choose that may be more appropriate to their needs, like mediation. Family Law Mediation is a…

How To Achieve An Amicable Divorce

Divorce is hard to do, it comes with expected and unexpected challenges that can be hard to navigate. The main goal for most divorcing couples is to successfully get through the divorce as quickly and amicably as possible….

The Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Co-Parenting

No matter how well you and your ex-partner get on, co-parenting can be a treacherous balancing act, requiring each parent to present “empathy, patience and open communication for success.”[1] Which most co-parents will tell you is easier said…