We trust you will find these separation and divorce resources for parents helpful.
We regularly write and create video and audio content with you in mind. We want to be able to provide support by sharing some Family Law concepts that will assist you to make informed decisions at every point in your journey.
SEPARATION & DIVORCE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Children and Parenting Through Separation and Divorce
We have carefully selected the most helpful information and insights for separating parents that we’ve written over the years. Our objective is always to help separating parents learn and become familiar with how Family Law works in Australia, and move through this process in the most effective way. This resource is divided into two sections:
- What to know about care arrangements, including relocation, child support & travel; and
- How to support your children and yourself through separation & divorce.
This information also comes in the form of a downloadable PDF. To locate it, click here.
SEPARATION & DIVORCE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
What the Law Says About Parenting After Separation
Child-Focused Parenting Arrangements
When determining time with children, it’s not uncommon for parents to say they “want what is fair”. What is important is that whatever is determined meets the “best interests” of your children, in line with the Family Law Act (the legislation that details how decisions are to be made). There is often concern that the law favours one parent over the other or that both parents must have equal time with their children. We explain why this isn’t the case as well as what is involved in getting to an agreement about time with children.
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Considerations When Moving House or Relocating With Children
Moving house or relocating with your children upon separation is often not as straightforward as many people believe. For anyone who is contemplating relocating with their children, we have compiled the most important information to know before you plan your move.
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Why Parents Pay Child Support
Child support is determined in different ways. We have compiled information about how child support is determined, why it might change, as well as why a parent may not see their child as much as they may like, and yet still pay child support.
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Private Child Support Agreements: Pros & Cons
For separating parents who may have concerns that certain extra costs are not going to be met for your children such as extra curricular activities or private health, then you may benefit from investigating whether a binding child support agreement is the right option for you.
Separating parents can enter into formalised agreements called Binding Child Support Agreements or Limited Child Support Agreements. There are pros and cons for these types of agreements however, they ensure that child support arrangements including those which involve payments to third parties, like school fees, are adhered to.
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Living Overseas With Children in Australia
If you or your child’s other parent lives in another country and has child support obligations but does not want to make any payments, arrangements can sometimes be made to collect the child support payment. There are laws and policies that are in place regarding child support if a separated parent is living outside Australia.
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Travelling Overseas With Children After Separation
It’s not uncommon for a parent to want to travel overseas with their children after separation. There are, however, a multitude of factors that need to be considered by both travelling and non-travelling parents. There are some common issues that come up for both travelling and non-travelling parents, if conversations and travel plans are not navigated correctly. Whether it be in relation to obtaining a passport or the travel itself, it is important to establish clear parameters, including what information the travelling parent will need to provide the non-travelling parent.
SEPARATION & DIVORCE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
How to Help Your Children and Yourself Through Separation and Divorce
Telling Children About Separation
Children are impacted as much as adults during a separation or divorce. In general, there is no easy way to break the news to your children that you are separating but there are things you can do to try and make the children cope better with the news. It is very important to try and leave your feelings, whether they are guilt, anger or blame, out of any discussion that you have with your child. It is also important to ensure that whatever is communicated is suitable for the child’s age, maturity and individual personality with both parents having input.
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Books and Resources To Help You and Your Children
Over the years we’ve come across a number of books designed to help parents and children going through what you’re facing right now. First you will find resources for parents followed by four books of note suitable for children of a variety of ages. Hidden within the images and stories in the books for younger children are messages that provide advice and coping mechanisms that will assist children to better understand their situation.
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