A collection of external resources to help you navigate life
post-separation.
Educating yourself about how children respond to, and navigate life, post-separation is vital in being able to support your children and to reach an agreement which aligns with their age and stage of development. If you are hoping to reach an agreement about parenting matters, please click on the links below to assist your understanding.
Attorney-General's Department — Children and family law
Circle of Security International — Resources for parents
Emerging Minds — Supporting your child's wellbeing during a separation or divorce
Raising Children Network — Helping children adjust to separation
Understanding the ways that which your property and financial matters can be finalised can assist you to reach an agreement at the mediation.
Attorney-General's Department — Family law property changes, fact sheet for separating couples
Attorney-General's Department — Separating debt: a guide to your legal options
Attorney-General's Department — Guide to dividing your property and finances after separation
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners are accredited and regulated by the Attorney-General's Department. Please explore this website if you have any questions or concerns about Family Dispute Resolution or if you would like more information on the governing rules.
Attorney-General's Department — Family dispute resolution
1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 The national counselling and support service for domestic, family and sexual violence. 24 hours, seven days. You can also text 0458 737 732 or use their online chat.
DVConnectWomensline — 1800 811 811 Queensland's crisis support service. 24 hours, seven days.
DVConnect Mensline — 1800 600 636 For men in Queensland. 9am to midnight, seven days.Support is available whether or not you decide to mediate.
If you're not sure whether mediation is right for your situation, I'm happy to talk it through. No obligation. Just a conversation.