Navigating Mother’s Day After a Separation or Divorce

As we approach Mother’s Day, our family law team has compiled some advice to help those who are experiencing their first Mother’s Day after a separation or divorce. We understand that this can be a challenging time due to the shift in family dynamics, and we hope these suggestions will provide some guidance.

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101 Guide to Divorce

A divorce is the legal ending of a marriage.  You can apply for a divorce once you become eligible, and you do not need the other person’s consent. This guide explains what a divorce is, and what it includes and does not include. It explains the criteria required to be eligible for a divorce and outlines the types of divorce applications and the stages of the application process.

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Key findings from research into ‘The meaning of home for children and parents after parental separation’

It’s known that parental separation is likely to result in big changes in home arrangements for children and young people, yet until recently, how children and young people think about ‘home’ after parental separation has remained unexplored in research and here are the key findings.

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De-Facto Relationship – 101

During the exciting early stages of a new relationship, no one stops to think about the legal status of their relationship. However, in some circumstances, it can be in your interests to consider whether you and your partner are in a de facto relationship and if you need to take any steps to proactively protect yourself in case you separate in the future.

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Five key things to consider before you separate

Separation can be a stressful and uncertain time and everyone around you has words of advice of what you should do and shouldn’t do, and it can be overwhelming. So to help you be prepared for the separation we have put together the following list of the 5 key considerations prior to separation. By addressing and planning for each of these points you will be well placed to then proceed with the legal separation.

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