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The 4 Steps Courts use to decide Property Division

How do Courts decide how property is divided between the parties in a Property Settlement Application? The Court has set out a four step approach it will follow when making deciding property division. The Court follow these 4…

We don’t need a property settlement: famous last words

If you and your former partner have owned property together, it is very important that you get advice from a family law solicitor about how to separate and finalise any property that you have with a legal property…

The 4 Divorce Alternatives

No two marriages are the same, and so it only follows that no two divorces will be the same, either. In fact, if you’re a woman who’s contemplating divorce, you have several options about how to proceed. In general…

8 Ways To Spring Clean Your Relationship

Are there some dust bunnies and cobwebs in your relationship that need cleaning out? Here are some ideas for spring cleaning your marriage: 1. Clear the air. Are there any conversations you have been avoiding, or arguments…

Coping with a Breakup or Divorce

It’s never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split, and whether you wanted it or not, the breakup of a relationship can turn your whole world upside down and trigger all…

What Is The Difference Between A Complaint And A Criticism?

Complain more. Criticise less. Criticism is a destructive global attack on a person’s personality, childhood, history, or character. Complaints, however, are about a person’s behaviour a specific thing, time, and place. With complaints there is no attack, but…

What Happy Couples Do That Unhappy Couples Can Learn

What is the difference between a married couple that bickers regularly but seem to really like each and the perfect-looking couple who never argues but is suddenly headed for divorce? A very different skill set. The…

Key Points For Telling Children About A Separation

In this article acclaimed couples counsellor Don Elium looks at the key things you need to do when telling you children you and your partner are separating. Preparation: It is best to prepare for this conversation with your spouse with a counsellor….

3 Bad Reasons To Separate (And One Good One)

In this article acclaimed couples counsellor Don Elium looks at why people separate and how to avoid an unnecessary divorce. There are 3 REALLY BAD REASONS to push for a separation: 1. For revenge or punishment over emotional hurt. This…

The 8 Most Common Reasons for Divorce

1. LACK OF COMMITMENT 73% of couples said a lack of commitment was the main reason their marriage didn’t work. According to the survey, 62% of exes said they wished their spouses had worked harder to stay married….

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