When people separate they often don’t know where to start. That’s generally because there is no perfect starting point. There is no tried and tested way of leaving a relationship or marriage, your separation/divorce will be as unique as your relationship is. However, getting some basic legal advice about your specific circumstances and then meeting with a mediator to discuss together the next steps, seems to work really well for some couples.
Read MoreI attended a lecture at Melbourne University (old Stomping Ground!) earlier this week to hear Justice Eugene M Hyman a retired Supreme Court judge from California speak about Domestic Violence, Implicit Bias and the Legal System.
The presentation was organised by the Melbourne Social Equity Institute and the Melbourne Research Alliance to End Violence against Women and their Children.
Read MoreIf you have left a relationship and are struggling to cover everyday expenses, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance does not just arise if couples are married, the laws also apply to domestic relationships.
Read MoreIt’s not surprising that those with an awareness of the way they manage conflict fare better in relationships, and in relationship breakdown. They bring consciousness to their behaviour, observing their patterns.
Read MoreA 75 year long Harvard study has found that people who are more socially connected to family, to friends, to community, are happier, they’re physically healthier, and they live longer than people who are less well connected.
Read MoreIf you’re going to see a lawyer, it pays to be prepared. Part of this preparation should be about knowing how the lawyer practices family law, their approach to negotiation and how they interact with their clients.
Read MoreEmpathy is an effective tool to switch you focus from the problem to the solution. It is worth taking the time to consider what is motivating your partner and what a successful post separation outcome might look like to them.
Read MoreDon’t choose your lawyer based on what they have told you they can get you. They can’t possibly know with any degree of accuracy from one consultation. Choose your lawyer based on how you feel about working with them.
Read MoreResearch from the University of Canberra conducted with AMP as part of the Income and Wealth Reports has has found that the financial effect of a divorce lasts almost a decade. Young mothers in particular seem to experience the greatest financial burden from divorce.
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