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Co-Parenting after Separation - Building a Positive Future
On a daily basis I come across more individuals and couples focusing on financial settlement than on their children’s future...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 31, 20241 min read


Vent to a friend, not your ex!
Separation can be emotionally charged, everything your ex does and says can make you so angry. The built-up emotions of sadness,...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 31, 20244 min read


Easter without my kids
Waking to a quiet house, no squeals of joy can be heard from my children of seeing Easter eggs left at their bedroom door by the easter...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 29, 20243 min read


How can I stay out of court!
If you are thinking of separating from your partner don’t go the adversarial pathway, go the supported pathway to help you stay out of...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 10, 20241 min read


Watch your language in front of the kids!
Separation and divorce can be a bitter battle with anger, resentment and bitterness spewing venom into communication with the kids...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 9, 20243 min read


You don’t go to a surgeon for a headache so why do you go to a lawyer at the onset of separation?
At the onset of separation most people rush off to engage a lawyer! Why? Because that has become the norm for many years to seek justice...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 7, 20243 min read


My ex has reduced my time with my child!
Time spent with your children after separation or divorce can be limited, so the time you get is so precious. You can’t wait to see your...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 24, 20245 min read


My ex isn’t adhering to our parenting plan!
You have a parenting plan in place, but your ex isn’t adhering to it and it’s driving you nuts! You may think, what is the point in...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 19, 20243 min read


How can a psychotherapist help coparents build trust during divorce?
Interview with Kerry Bailey Psychotherapist from Sydney Hypno and Cheryl Duffy Divorce Coach, Mediator & Parenting Coordinator from The...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 16, 20241 min read


You ruined my life!
Separation is one of the most traumatic events in your life, particularly so for those who’s partner have decided to call it quits. You...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 2, 20243 min read


Who is liable for my ex racking up bills after separation?
A lot of people think that your asset & liability values are taken from the date of separation. This is incorrect, they are taken as...
Cheryl Duffy
Jan 31, 20244 min read


Family law changes from May 2024
Factsheet for parents and parties of the Family Law Changes from May 2024 Family law is changing. These changes may affect you if you...
Cheryl Duffy
Jan 24, 20241 min read


My ex isn’t entitled to anything!
As a mediator, I have heard clients with the misperception that since they were the sole financial provider that their ex isn’t entitled...
Cheryl Duffy
Jan 21, 20244 min read


Setting a boundary without even telling them you are!
People often think setting a boundary is telling someone to stop doing something and expecting them to comply. This just creates conflict...
Cheryl Duffy
Jan 7, 20244 min read


Should you BIFF your coparent?
Communicating with your coparent can be very frustrating and stressful as we struggle to remove the emotional hurt and pain of the...
Cheryl Duffy
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Is your coparenting conflict filled with assumptions about intentions versus impact?
You may be unaware of your coparent's intention but aware of the impact it has on you. Conversely, your coparent is aware of their own...
Cheryl Duffy
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Your ex brings their partner to handover, but you are accused of causing conflict!
Separation can have a rocky start as emotions are high and the hurt cuts deep. Trying to get through each day when your mind may be...
Cheryl Duffy
Dec 16, 20234 min read


Investment property gotcha in financial settlement
Financial settlement can be stressful as you collate all your assets, liabilities, super, financial contributions, non-financial...
Cheryl Duffy
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Is your coparenting conflict causing loyalty anxiety for your child?
Children often struggle with their parents’ separation as they feel they are made to choose between each parent in varying situations....
Cheryl Duffy
Nov 26, 20233 min read


Is my ex trying to make me contravene our orders?
There can be situations where you may feel your coparent is making it difficult for you to adhere to your consent/parenting orders. Your...
Cheryl Duffy
Nov 23, 20234 min read
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