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How do I tell my kids I want to reduce time on the weekends with them?
Initially at the onset of separation you may have agreed to have the kids on the weekend whilst the coparent has the kids during the...
Cheryl Duffy
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Why doesn't my ex just move on like I have and accept my new partner?
Separation is a difficult time for the family but can be more contentious when one coparent starts a new relationship. You may feel that...
Cheryl Duffy
Oct 29, 20233 min read
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Losing Nemo - A Father’s Grief
For those parents who have not seen their children for a long time, this is for you. The heartache is unimaginable for those of us who...
Cheryl Duffy
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Tread carefully walking alongside the tiger!
Are you walking on eggshells anticipating the next attack? Every time you try to communicate about shared parenting or property it just...
Cheryl Duffy
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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Is your property mediation stuck on an impasse?
Mediation empowers both parties to agree on the net asset pool, consider financial and non-financial contributions, future needs and...
Cheryl Duffy
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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My ex has no incentive to negotiate!
Does your ex resist wanting to negotiate on parenting or property matters? Is their current status quo exactly what they were wanting, so...
Cheryl Duffy
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Don't waste Mediation time arguing over asset values!
Many clients embarking on mediation to resolve their property matter in order to reach a financial settlement, get stuck right at the...
Cheryl Duffy
Aug 27, 20233 min read
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5 tips on how to negotiate with a narcissist
Negotiating with a narcissist can feel like negotiating with a terrorist who have taken your children hostage and issuing their demands....
Cheryl Duffy
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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Coparenting children with special needs
Juggling parenting schedules, back and forth between homes, packing and unpacking bags, remembering what to take and discovering you have...
Cheryl Duffy
Jul 27, 20234 min read
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Accused of emotional abuse for setting boundaries?
Coparenting can be chaotic and fraught with conflict when one coparent expects you to drop everything to accommodate their demands. The...
Cheryl Duffy
Jul 26, 20234 min read
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How does The Divorce Centre legal separation network benefit clients?
Hear how The Divorce Centre's legal separation network benefits clients through their separation and divorce journey. Click here to listen
Cheryl Duffy
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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50/50 Shared Parenting isn’t so daunting!
Many parents panic with the thought of 50/50 shared parenting as they picture a whole week without seeing their children. I hear many...
Cheryl Duffy
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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Cheryl Duffy
Jul 12, 20230 min read
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How can I get my ex to negotiate fairly?
Many separated parents can be so frustrated as their ex digs their heels in and won’t compromise on parenting or property matters. They...
Cheryl Duffy
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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My ex is my beneficiary!
It is very overwhelming going through separation and divorce as you grapple with your relationship loss, reduced parenting time,...
Cheryl Duffy
Jun 24, 20233 min read
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Interchangeable vs Traditional Roles in Shared Parenting
The biggest issue separated parents have in family dispute resolution mediation is agreeing on parenting time with the children. The...
Cheryl Duffy
Jun 22, 20234 min read
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Turn chaos into calm for your children
Many separated parents struggle to transition their family to the new family structure resulting in high conflict creating high anxiety...
Cheryl Duffy
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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How to handle allegations from your ex without losing it?
Separation can become a battle ground, fighting over the children, resorting to dirty tactics to get an upper hand! There may be...
Cheryl Duffy
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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What support do men need during Separation & Divorce?
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Cheryl Duffy
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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How do you protect your assets in a de-facto relationship?
You may have been through divorce before and had a financial settlement. Rebuilding financial stability again takes time but eventually...
Cheryl Duffy
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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