At What Age Can a Child Refuse to See a Parent in Australia? Family dynamics can be complex, and when parents separate or divorce, it can have a significant impact on their children. In Australia, the law prioritises the best interests of the child when determining custody and visitation arrangements. We will scrutinise the…
Co-Parenting Responsibilities In the dynamic landscape of modern parenting, co-parenting has emerged as a guiding principle that encourages shared responsibilities between separated or divorced parents. In Australia, co-parenting responsibilities have gained prominence, emphasizing collaborative efforts to ensure the well-being of children. This blog delves into the essence of co-parenting responsibilities, its significance within…
Guiding Families Towards Harmony: The Crucial Roles of Family Mediators in Australia Family dynamics can be complex, and conflicts often arise that can strain relationships. In Australia, mediators play a pivotal role in helping families navigate through these challenges by facilitating open communication, finding common ground, and promoting constructive solutions. In this blog, we…
Is my child ‘okay’ or ‘not okay’? There’s many times throughout a day where we look at our child and see immediately that they’re not okay. Maybe they fell off a swing, kicked their toe or didn’t get something they wanted. Their action and their face, clearly tell us they’re not okay. But how…
Parental conflict and using children as pawns! Parental conflict and ensuring your children know it’s okay to love you both, are the two most important things to remember! It doesn’t matter whether you’re newly separated or it’s been years since you split. The two MOST IMPORTANT things that predict negative or positive outcomes for…
“How do I live like this?” I remember the moment that changed things for me. Tears were streaming down my face, and all that was going through my head was “I can’t live like this! I can’t keep going like this!” “when is this going to stop?” “how do I live like this?”. It was…
Email Communication Template How to use this template: This is an Email communication formula. Often, separated parents have difficulty communicating their ideas and needs to each other because of the gripes and complaints they have against each other. It’s easy for a simple request to alter changeover time to become a fight back and forth…
A Child’s Insight My eldest child and I have a tumultuous relationship. We clash. Constantly. He doesn’t listen, can’t follow multiple instructions, loves mess and organisation is his least best skill. He’s a procrastinator, a ‘do as little as possible’ kinda kid, and he feels deeply. He’s me. He looks like me, thinks like his…
Diamonds are Dirt Under Pressure You’ll find there’s a common theme running through these blog posts – divorce and separation are hard. Yeah, yeah, you’ve told us! I hear you say. Or “Um, hello, preaching to the choir!” What I want you to remember today and on other days when you find yourself in the…
School Holidays School holidays can be hard. Parenting is challenging when care isn’t shared. Co-parenting also presents difficulties but for different reasons, making it tough for both. If you are sharing the school holidays with your ex-spouse, I’m going to sound like a broken record, but please focus on your children and how…