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Repeal will increase resistance to shared parenting!
We are headed down a path which will see shared parenting shift from many separated parents who abide by the family law act to enable...
Cheryl Duffy
May 30, 20233 min read


Anxious parents create anxious children
Separation and divorce are very stressful times for the whole family creating anxiety, as stability has been shattered, creating fear of...
Cheryl Duffy
May 29, 20235 min read


Why should I get emotional support at the onset of separation?
Interview with Cheryl Duffy The Divorce Centre & Amanda Dounis Positive Thinking Clinic about why you should get emotional support at the...
Cheryl Duffy
May 12, 20231 min read


Pre-Separation Conflict Harms Children
Most people talk about the harmful impacts of conflict during separation and divorce on the children BUT it actually starts long before...
Cheryl Duffy
May 6, 20233 min read


Why are consequences different for parents’ vs coparents?
Becoming coparents can have you walking on eggshells as the consequence of your parenting can be used against you to social services and...
Cheryl Duffy
Apr 22, 20234 min read


I shouldn’t have to knock, it’s my house!
You may have lived in the family home for years but upon separation you took your stuff and moved out. Whenever you go to pick up the...
Cheryl Duffy
Apr 20, 20233 min read


Should I agree to consent orders when I really wanted more time with my kids?
Negotiating shared parenting time can be stressful, especially if you haven’t been seeing your children as often as you would like. In...
Cheryl Duffy
Apr 17, 20234 min read


Should I tell my boss I am going through separation?
You may be so consumed with the chaos at home that it is starting to affect your performance at work. Your life has been turned upside...
Cheryl Duffy
Apr 14, 20233 min read


What if Mediation doesn't work?
There are many reasons why mediation may not even go ahead let alone result in non-agreement. Firstly, a mediator may determine at intake...
Cheryl Duffy
Apr 13, 20233 min read


Children are not a rental video to incur a late penalty fee!
Some coparents watch the clock and feel ripped off if their coparent got stuck in traffic resulting in the kids arriving 30 minutes past...
Cheryl Duffy
Apr 12, 20233 min read


My Story is why I became a Divorce Coach
It took me 8 years to recover from my divorce! Turning my negative experience into a positive one by healing then helping others. See my...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 27, 20231 min read


I’m scared my ex won’t bring our kids back from overseas!
Separation can be daunting especially negotiating parenting time to see the kids. It never feels like it’s enough, after being able to...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 26, 20233 min read


Am I committing Coercive Control?
When we think of domestic violence, we often think of verbal or physical abuse but there are many forms of domestic violence.[1] Coercive...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 21, 20236 min read


Why doesn’t my coparent answer my messages?
Have you sent a text message or an email to your coparent and they don’t respond? Do you then send another one to let them know you are...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 12, 20233 min read


Who do I turn to if……..?
When issues arise during separation you may not know who the right person is to turn to for help. Should it be a family lawyer? A Divorce...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 10, 20235 min read


Is your Separation Pathway Amicable or Adversarial?
Are you feeling emotionally supported to separate how you feel about the breakup from your coparenting responsibilities enabling you to...
Cheryl Duffy
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Dating during divorce is disastrous!
You may have wanted to leave your relationship for months…. or even years, but you weren’t quite ready to give up your old life just yet....
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Are you clinging to the ledge of life after infidelity?
It can feel like your life fell apart when your partner left for someone else. It may have felt like plummeting off a cliff, landing on a...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 25, 20233 min read


Do you and your partner argue over the same issue?
It seems like Groundhog Day! You hear yourself saying in your mind “here we go again”. Every time a certain topic comes up, it is on for...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Why should my child go to childcare if I am available?
The main cause of co-parenting conflict is when a parent feels they are not getting enough time with their children. They may have gone...
Cheryl Duffy
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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