Divorce and separation are never easy, but getting the information you need can be! These articles cover a range of topics about coping with divorce, including tips about making child custody arrangements and parenting plans, strategies for working through the divorce process smoothly, understanding and protecting your rights in divorce and separation, and even how to go about applying for a divorce in Australia.
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Five ways to make your day in court easier

Ben Hall: Prepping for your day in court? Feeling a bit stressed out about it? No worries – these tips will give you confidence, help you keep your cool and give you a taste of what it will be like when your matter is heard. So even if it’s your very first time in court, you won’t have to feel like a nervous novice. Read More

How to be prepared for when 'I do' becomes 'I don't'

Analaura Luna: An unhappy marriage can turn into a battleground, and if you’re getting divorced the only way to ‘win’ is to arrange a careful retreat – one that gives you both the best chance of getting on with your lives. Find out what you can do to protect your finances when ‘I do’ becomes ‘I don’t’. Read More

Negotiating Christmas with your ex

Anne Miles: Christmas is a challenging time for some families, particularly if a divorce is fresh and children are involved. Read More

How to get great divorce advice without breaking the bank

Wilson Luna: Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a 'cheap' divorce, but although most people find that getting divorced takes both time and money, that doesn't mean that you won't have any control over how much it costs. Read More

If you're working out your child custody arrangements a parenting plan could be the answer

Analaura Luna: Virtually nothing about getting divorced is easy, but making child custody arrangements can be particularly difficult for everyone involved. Read More

Divorce bombshell from shock jock Sandilands

Wilson and Analaura Luna: One of the biggest news stories this week is that radio ‘bad boy’ Kyle Sandilands and his wife Tamara Jaber are set to divorce, with most major news outlets speculating that financial problems may be the reason behind this latest celebrity divorce in Australia. Read More

Simple tips for surviving divorce

Analaura Luna: There will be days when surviving divorce will seem like the most challenging thing you’ll ever do, even if you’re the one who instigated the separation. Ending a marriage is a long process, which can be complicated, expensive and just plain horrible. Read More

The rights of a 'mistress' in maintenance and divorce property settlements

Melissa Billett: Finding out that your partner has been unfaithful can be a heartbreaking experience, but new de facto laws that came into effect in March 2009 mean that your partner's infidelity could break the bank as well as your heart. Read More

Separation and Divorce

Analaura Luna: Divorce is a difficult time but it doesn’t have to be financially devastating. The time for grieving is to be honoured and the separation time will run its course. Read More