Support for single parents

It is not easy being a single parent. There are of course the many joys and rewards in parenthood. And there are many wonderful single parents doing a great job in raising happy, healthy children. But the challenges of caring for children and providing for their...Read More

Six steps to parenting after separation

Following a separation, most parents manage to agree on the arrangements for the future care of their children. But some couples simply can’t agree—and end up in the Family Court. If they are headed to the Court, it’s very important that they understand the basic...Read More

How to Find Parental Peace at Christmas

Christmas day arrangements are challenging enough for a family with both parents under the one roof. But for parents who are separated and have children living in different households, organising Christmas day and getting just the right presents for their children can...Read More

Favouring Mum or Dad

When parents separate, children often face a dilemma. Who do they side with? Do they favour one parent over another? Fortunately in most cases, the children work through the issues with their separating parents and remain on good terms with both– though it may take a...Read More

Moving Away with the Children

Following a separation, where there are children involved, it helps if both parents live fairly close to each other, so that they can both maintain contact and communication with their children and transport is not too much of a problem. But what happens to the...Read More

What if a Parent Refuses Access?

What happens if the Family Law Court grants a parent access to their kids after a separation, but the other parent refuses to comply? It doesn’t happen often – sensible parents respect and abide by the Court’s orders, because they recognize that by failing to do...Read More