Tag: Separating Parenting

How Do Mental Health Conditions Affect Family Law Proceedings? If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, this can impact both child welfare/parenting arrangements addition to property disputes. However, a mental health condition does affect or have relevance to divorce proceedings (family law proceedings)  (provided there are no children in the relationship). Mental Health in Parenting Disputes The first and foremost principle applied by the Court in any parenting proceeding is placing the welfare of the child as...

Healthy and meaningful relationship Last year a Court dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie resulted in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County imposing an order for the five children to spend more time with their father. When providing reasons for the judgment, the Court provided “it is critical that each child have a healthy and meaningful relationship with both parents”. The new order changes the original full-time custody arrangements in favor of Jolie to allow Pitt anywhere between...

Coping During Separation and Divorce There are not many moments we’ll encounter in life than can be more stressful and depressing than going through the breakdown of a romantic relationship. Throw the process of a divorce into the mix and things can become even more confusing and exasperating. Here are a few top tips to focus on when enduring this stressful period, helping you to cope better throughout the process. If You Have Children, Put Them First Separation and divorce...

Top 10 Matters to think about when separating Seek advice from your accountant or financial adviser on the financial consequences arising from a separation. Work out a budget for your essential living expenses, not only for yourself but your children. List all your expenses. Download a financial statement from the Family Court website which will give a good guide to the expenses which you should consider. Do you have enough income to pay for your expenses and those of your...

When parents separate, the impact on young children can be significant—particularly for toddlers who are still developing strong emotional bonds and a sense of stability. Creating effective parenting arrangements for a child as young as two years old requires careful consideration of their emotional, psychological, and developmental needs. At the heart of this process is the need to prioritise the child’s welfare and ensure that parental communication remains respectful, constructive, and child-focused. Understanding the Needs of a Young Child [caption...