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say negative things about them in 4 Get legal advice Divorcing well
front of your children. Instead, talk doesn’t mean you just walk away
about your ex with respect, allow to keep the peace. It means you
your children to speak freely to you approach your separation in an
about their other parent and display informed, respectful way.
photos. One day you hope to both We often tell our clients that
Divorce well attend your child’s wedding. They’ll information is power.
remember that they were able to
speak openly about their other parent 5 Invest in a good mediator We’ve
ADVICE in your presence and they’ll love and seen some of the most high conflict
respect you for it. matters, with the most difficult
Amalie Grima of Cairns Family personalities resolve through
Law Group shares some tips on 2 Educate yourself Enrol in a post mediation. It’s essential you are
separation course. One of these is
getting through one of the most called ‘Focus on Kids’ and is run by ready for mediation and that the
difficult life experiences. Relationships Australia. It’ll teach you timing is right. A lawyer-assisted
mediation (in which each party’s
ways to communicate with your ex-
Words Amalie Grima partner in a business-like manner. For lawyer attends with them) has the
Is there such a thing as a “good divorce”? If younger children, the ‘Circle of Security’ highest success rate
you have separated, you’re probably feeling program is wonderful. Ask your
an array of emotions. Anger, sadness, fear, psychologist or counsellor about it.
guilt, maybe relief and possibly excitement
for what the future holds. Now is your 3 Start a hobby Get involved with
chance to start fresh and travel your new something that’s just yours. A new
path. Cairns Family Law Group aims to venture or interest is just what you
help separated couples divorce well - or as need to meet new people, whether
well as possible in the circumstances. it’s joining a running club or
Here are our five top tips: volunteering at your child’s school.
We have often heard clients say that
1 Don’t involve your children Find their separation has forced them to MORE: cairnsfamilylawgroup.com.au
a friend to offload on, don’t pass move out of their comfort zone and to book an appointment online
messages through your children to invest in other friendships with one of the lawyers at
your ex-partner and definitely don’t and relationships. Cairns Family Law Group.

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