Lawfully Uncoupling Blog
Insights from the Divorce Whisperer
📣 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?
How Do I Cut Down On Legal Costs?
If this is not the number one question going through people’s minds as the face a break-up, it is certainly near the top of the list. This is particularly the case in these current challenging economic times. How can I get through my family law separation, without it costing a fortune?
Divorce As A Healing Experience? Yes! It Is Possible…
Divorce doesn't have to be a traumatic ordeal. The heart of a healing divorce experience lies in a well-structured program designed to streamline the process, empower you, and foster cooperation. Here's a brief overview of how it works…
What If Your Ex-Partner Starts Court Proceedings?
It's a scenario none of us wants to face - the dreaded moment when your ex-partner decides to take the legal route and initiate court proceedings… It can be a disaster for everyone involved, except for the lawyers who relish the adversarial process. So what do you do?
Stop! Be Proactive And Action.
The breakup of a marriage or partnership is challenging enough on its own. But when anger, fear, and resentment rear their ugly heads, it can transform the situation into an unpleasant and costly contest… So in the words of the wise Vanilla Ice; “Stop! Be Proactive and Action”.
Celebrating Father's Day
Father's Day is a poignant reminder of the vital role fathers play in the lives of their children, even after the complexities of a breakup. It's a day that can serve as a beacon of hope, urging separated parents to come together in the spirit of kindness, empathy, and understanding.
Can I Live With My Ex During Our Separation?
With the current cost of living crisis, rising interest rates and housing shortages, many Australians are now choosing to continue living with their former partners long after they’ve split to save money.
Here’s what you can do to help make it work:
How To Avoid Becoming Stereotypical ‘Divorce Barbie’ (or Ken)
Divorce or separation is not perfect like Barbie Land. It does not come with a seamless ‘Dreamhouse’ settlement or parenting arrangement, consistently positive communication exchanges or a family lawyer who is focussed only to uplift you.