21 ways to guide your children through divorce or separation
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It is a sad fact, but a true one, that today all our children are being touched by the shadow of divorce. Even if they are not among the growing number of families split apart by divorce, they will be influenced indirectly.
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Often a parent will be concerned about sending their children to school where there is a dispute over the childrens' living arrangements. This is a common problem following separation.
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The breakdown of a relationship can be even more distressing when one parent is told that the children will not spend time with them.
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Sometimes, sadly, separated parents have trouble even seeing, let alone speaking, to each other. This makes contact changeover times very stressful for all, but especially for the children.
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A Family Court ruling has prevented a 41-year-old mother from moving her child from Queensland to NSW...
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Western Australia is still unsure which Stepchildren should be able to claim under Family Provision Legislation. On 25 October 2011 the Inheritance Amendment Act 2011 (WA) was passed by both houses of State Parliament.
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Families in Australia are under pressure and divorce rates are high. These rates climb to over 50% for second marriages.
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The i-dont Divorce Checklist can help you consider the various issues you may need to deal with.
From Legal, Financial, Counselling and many other considerations.
To download the pdf, click the link...
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In 2006, the Federal Government changed the Family Law Act to introduce a change in the way children's cases were determined. The changes move away from traditional concepts of ""custody"" and ""access"" towards a more modern
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The law as it stands in relation to gay co-father rights is essentially non-existant. This paper explores legislation prohibiting gay fathers from being legally recognised as parents
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An in-depth study of the experience of mothers negotiating the family law system in the context of domestic violence
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Sometimes after separation or divorce, parents find themselves living in different towns, states or even countries to their children.
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Sometimes after separation or divorce, parents find themselves living in different towns, states, or even countries to their children. This adds another level of complexity in maintaining relationships with them and in parenting from a distance.
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Parental atunement is when parents work together to parent their children with a cohesiveness that children respect and understand is best for their wellbeing.
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There are particular challenges when parents separate during pregnancy, or when the children are babies or toddlers.
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Most parents are very concerned about the effect of family separation on their children. Often parents feel guilty about placing their children in such a situation.
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Is it possible to relocate my children given the current changes to the Family Law Act 1975
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Benevolent Society CEO response to the latest study by the Australian Institute of Family Studies on shared care for separated families, 1st February 2011.
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Child inclusive mediation provides a child with an opportunity to tell their story and express their views in a safe, confidential environment. It can assist...
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Christmas is supposed to be about making enjoyable and memorable experiences for families and especially for children. Unfortunately though, for separated families Christmas can be an especially difficult time. Parents may have agreed to share time in the school holidays but forgot to specifically negotiate special holidays such as Christmas.
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