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V-Day ❤️ vs D-day 💔
Love is in the air, or is it the sound of papers being shredded? Ah, February, the month of romance, adorned with hearts, flowers, and the ever-anticipated Valentine's Day. But wait, there's another day lurking around the corner, one that might not be as cheerful but deserves some attention nonetheless – Divorce Day, or as we affectionately call it, D-Day.
We’ll take a lighthearted journey through the ups and downs of these two contrasting occasions.
📣 Your Children Are Not Pawns In Your Separation or Divorce!
Separation/Divorce is undoubtedly challenging, but it should never come at the expense of children's well-being. Amidst the turmoil, children often find themselves caught in the crossfire, becoming unwitting pawns in a battle they didn't choose to be a part of…
Read how Parenting Consent Orders can safeguard your child against such exploitation.
When Is Enough, Actually Enough?
Breaking free from a long-standing relationship is a decision many of us dread making... Fear often keeps people tethered to unhappy relationships. The fear of the unknown, the fear of damaging children, financial worries, and the spectre of a bitter legal battle can paralyse one's ability to take that crucial step towards happiness.
But how do you know when enough, is actually enough?
Sleighing Separation 🎄✨
At Christmas things do tend to come to a head. There are all the family rituals, obligations and competing family loyalties. It can create a lot of pressure on some relationships… And in the New Year, there is a surge in new divorce cases as people swear they won't endure another Christmas like the last one and are determined to make a change.
So how can you sleigh separation this holiday season?
Is a Divorce Barbie on your Christmas list?
Why is 'Divorce Barbie' so much more expensive?” The attendant chuckles and explains, “Well, you see, 'Divorce Barbie' comes with Ken's car, Ken's house, and most of Ken's superannuation.”
Now, that joke may not be side-splitting. But it does highlight an important point: It’s not true. The system is not against the man in the relationship.