What happens next?
What to know during and after separation
Separation and divorce can be a highly stressful and emotional time. Everything has changed and it can be overwhelming knowing what to do next.
- Take Care Of Your Mental Health
Because this can be such a traumatic and stressful time, looking after your mental health is really important. Anxiety, depression, overwhelm, numbness, confusion, feeling like you're unable to make decisions can all be results of a relationship break down. Finding a counsellor or psychologist who can help support you through this is highly recommended. Bourke Mediation offers counselling services specific to people going through these turbulent times.
- Legal Advice
Seek legal advice so you can be well educated on what the law requires of you and what your rights and responsibilities are.
- Your Childrens Well Being
Seeking professional advise on how to communicate with your children or teens during the time of separation is highly recommended. Child psychologists and counsellors can help you and your children to navigate this time with age and developmental appropriate supports.
- Mediation
Even if you and your ex partner are getting along well, mediation is a very effective tool to future proof your agreements and plans moving forward. It can help to formalise the needs of your children and finances before unexpected thing could change. Like a new partner who may have differing opinions which can rock the boat and cause issues later.
If you and your ex partner are not getting along well, mediation becomes even more important. Studies show that people who mediate within 18 months of separation have a better chance of avoiding court proceedings, as well as being able to come to a sustainable and mutually agreeable outcome. This can help circumnavigate all of the high costs associated with court proceedings and legal costs.