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Your kids don’t need to know the ins and outs of why you’re separating. But being clear and involving them in decisions that affect them can help them adjust.
The special bond between owners and pets has been recognised in family law changes, with dogs and cats defined as companion animals and not just property.
The festive season can evoke feelings of loss or sadness, especially when holiday messaging focuses on being together.
We surveyed 140 separated Australian parents about their experiences dealing with their child’s school.
A Finnish study found antidepressant use increased among men and women in the four years leading to the relationship ending – but there was a larger increase among women.
Holiday traditions involve expectations that can be especially challenging for parents post-divorce or post-separation. Proactive planning helps.
The impact of divorce on job performance can be profound, affecting individuals on both personal and professional levels.
Divorce is still rare for high-profile politicians and any political consequences of the separation will likely unfold in the months to come.
New legislation will overhaul family law, including the onus on ‘shared parental responsibility’ but more needs to be done to give children a voice.
It’s a common phenomenon that couples near the end of the road will try to make it through Christmas and separate in the new year. If this is you, read this advice first.
Our new research suggests that while a break up, on average, reduces men’s disposable household income by 5%, on average women’s household income decreases by almost 30%.
Healthy relationships have a positive influence on men’s health and mental health. Prioritizing relationship skills for men is one way to approach the global crisis in male suicide.
A new book looks at the family court system, just as the Family Court of Australia merges with the Federal Circuit Court.
Being separated is shown to have a negative impact on wellbeing, and can interrupt bonding with the baby.
Communication, contact and an end to conflict all help children accommodate this major change.
Families in the 21st century have changed, making it necessary to rethink what has been “traditional” ways of sharing the custody of children.
Children can experience stress during their parents’ separation or divorce. Here’s how teachers can support them through this tough time.
A new study has examined the practices of good parents post-separation. Here’s the parents’ advice.
Here are some ways you can successfully co-parent after a divorce. You don’t have to be best friends, you just have to think of the kids.
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Professor in Politics and Journalism, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Professor, Stockholm University
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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Men's Health Promotion, University of British Columbia
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Senior Lecturer in Education, Charles Sturt University
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Research fellow, Universidade de Lisboa
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Associate Professor of Social Work, University of British Columbia
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Professor of Social Work, Victoria University
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Senior Lecturer in Humanities, University of Southern Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professorial Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Project Coordinator, Men's Health Research Program, University of British Columbia
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Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Finance, Concordia University
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Professeur Emérite de Sciences de l'Education, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)