Why Good People End Up in Family Court
Most people don’t plan to end up in Family Court. Very few couples begin a relationship believing that one day they will be involved in litigation, arguing over parenting arrangements, property settlements or financial matters. Yet every year,…
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I’ve Been Served with an Intervention Order. What Do I Do Now?
Being served with an Intervention Order can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. Many people have never seen an Intervention Order before. They may be served by police without warning, be asked to leave their home, be…
Read moreWhat Happens After You Make Contact with Resolve Conflict
Reaching out for family law advice is often prompted by uncertainty. Whether contact is made directly or through a referrer, it is natural to want to understand what happens next and how to prepare. The early stages of…
Read moreWe 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read more8 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…
Read moreCoping 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…
Read moreWhat Is The Difference Between A Complaint And A Criticism?
Complain more. Â 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…
Read moreWhat Happy Couples Do That Unhappy Couples Can Learn
What is the difference between a married couple that bickers regularly but seems to really like each other and the perfect-looking couple who never argue but are suddenly headed for divorce? A very different skill set. …
Read moreKey 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 your children you and your partner are separating. Preparation: It is best to prepare for this conversation with your spouse with a…
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