01-Survive
The immediate phase. Practical guides for the first weeks — money, kids, legal, and getting stable.
06-Australia
The plain-English glossary of separation terms
At some point in the first few weeks, someone sends you a letter — a lawyer, a mediator, Services Australia — and it's full of words that almost
Co-parenting
Co-parenting when you don't trust your ex
Most co-parenting advice assumes a baseline of goodwill. Two adults who have parted ways but can still have a civil conversation about school pick-up times and
01-Survive
Mediation vs lawyers: when to use which and what each actually costs
The first thing most people do when they separate is call a lawyer. Sometimes that's the right move. Often it's not — or at least,
01-Survive
Parenting plans: what to actually include and what breaks them
Most parenting plans fail not because the parents couldn't agree in principle, but because the document didn't cover the details that actually cause friction.
01-Survive
How to tell the kids when you separate: what to say and what not to
There's no version of this conversation that feels right. You can prepare for it, think carefully about the words, choose the right moment — and it'
01-Survive
Separation vs divorce in Australia: what's the difference and when does it actually matter
Separation and divorce are different things in Australia. Separation is when the relationship ends in practice. Divorce is a formal court order that legally ends a marriage. You
01-Survive
The 2025 family law changes: what separated parents actually need to know
"Reviewed May 2026. Family law changes frequently — always confirm with a solicitor."
On 10 June 2025, the rules changed. Not tweaked — substantively changed. Major property and
Housing
Setting up your place: how to make a rental work for you and the kids
You're standing in an empty flat. Two bedrooms if you were lucky with the budget, one if you weren't. No furniture beyond what you
01-Survive
What child support actually costs you — and how the formula works
The letter from Services Australia arrives and the number is wrong. Not wrong in a clerical sense — wrong in a "that can't be right"
05-Atlas framework
The four phases of rebuilding after separation
Most "stages of separation" content is about grief. The five stages, the seven stages, the twelve emotional milestones. Much of it borrows, sometimes loosely, from the
01-Survive
Seven things you forget about money when you separate
You get the obvious stuff right. Separate bank accounts, dividing the mortgage, who pays what until settlement. Most people sort that in the first week. It's
01-Survive
The first 30 days after separation: what to actually do
The first 30 days are mostly an organisation problem dressed up as an emotional one. Start with the bank account, the passwords, the screenshots, the budget, and the kids’ rhythm. Not the whole future. Just the next thing.