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24.01.2022 As you move through the process of untangling your relationship and sorting out all things financial and child-related, give some thought to the long-term cost or benefit of your communication style. It can be easy to send a quick retort or a negative message while you're untangling your relationship and sorting out all the stuff. It can be easy to be snarky. It can be easy to say "no" to any request or proposal being made - even if it seems reasonable, or something you woul...d usually agree to. But, what's the long term cost of that approach? Even if your spouse is sending angry texts, you don't have to. You can choose to respond in a calm, kind manner. You can take time to respond (assuming there is not an emergency). If you have children, the approach and actions you take now, are going to establish how your relationships look in the future. Your actions, and communication style now, are going to impact the relationship you have with your children in the future. Choosing to communicate well is going to give you the greatest opportunity for positive interactions and connections in the future. Choosing to communicate in an unproductive way is going to leave you with a relationship debt you'll need to repay in some way in the future. If you want to communicate in a kind and peaceful way, and you haven't been, it's not too late to form new habits. Establish a new way of communicating. Create a new standard in your life and communication style. Create a new standard for which you want to be known. And then build on that standard. You'll thank yourself in time.

24.01.2022 This year I have decided to mix my writing up a little more. I really believe that when it comes to the laws that relate to human relationships, the challenges I help solve are partly legal, and mostly human but all related- to solve the legal issues, we need to recognise, acknowledge, and understand the 'human' aspects in each situation. And with that in mind, sometimes I will write about the legal aspects of separation, and other times I will write about the non-legal aspe...cts. Today, though, I wanted to write to you about how you might feel during these early days of separation and give you a really simple, inexpensive way you can remind yourself of the things you have control over when so much might feel out of your control. http://www.sweetlovefamilylaw.com.au/things-you-can-contro/

24.01.2022 I get emails each day from Seth Godin. They are short and easy to read, full of wisdom that often inspires an idea. This was one I received last week, and it is so useful as you start to think of what the year ahead might look like, and what seeds you may wish to plant for the next few years: "The seeds we plant... 2020 was a terrible year for too many people. So much trauma, dislocation and illness. Everyone has their own stories, and everyone suffered (unevenly and unfairly) from the extraordinary shifts in our lives. And yet, seeds were planted. Five or ten or twenty years from now, people will remember projects that were started, connections that were established, realizations that occurred. Doors were opened, babies were born and changes were made. Few people celebrate forest fires, but we’re all eager to walk through the sylvan glades that follow. If you were kept from planting all the seeds you hoped to in 2020, that’s okay. Because the best time to plant more seeds is always right now. Or perhaps tomorrow."

20.01.2022 "You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control". Elizabeth Gilbert - Eat, Pray, Love.

15.01.2022 As the year comes to a close, I want to thank all of you. Those of you sitting back, watching what I do. Some of you are my biggest cheerleaders and others support me quietly. I want to thank you all. For every like, comment, reaction, and share.... For every time you’ve randomly spoken about me in your lunch room at work, or over coffee with the friends who you know will benefit from my approach, my help. Every single one of these actions has helped me shape my practice to what it is today, and help me plan how it will evolve next week, month, and next year. I am forever grateful. For all of you. See more

13.01.2022 Oh, I know - we lawyers do not have the greatest reputation for supporting peaceful processes, thanks to many popular TV shows and movies... unfortunately, I suppose, it's far more entertaining for script writers to thrash out high-conflict separations, which makes it easy to assume that's what ALL divorces must be like. No wonder people feel anxious and scared about getting advice from a lawyer. MOST separations are relatively uneventful - uncomfortable conversations, deep s...adness, some anger and frustration, confusion, fear and frustration - all part of the process of untangling a significant relationship. However, if you are separating or have separated, one of the best ways to reduce your fear and uncertainty about anything is to get advice from an experienced family lawyer. You can start with reading articles and information shared by lawyers before you even need to speak to one. Of course, reading general information won't answer all the questions about your specific circumstances, but its a good place to start. You'll find articles about the financial separation, and tips on communication, dos and donts and information about arrangements for your children. All written in plain English, designed to help reduce some of the fear and anxiety you might be feeling.. have a look: http://www.sweetlovefamilylaw.com.au/blog/ See more

09.01.2022 My holidays are complete. I'll be back on deck tomorrow. I saw dolphins today. Lovely, peaceful dolphins. Have you ever watched them? They casually, but elegantly glide through the water.... Such a peaceful, joyful sight to see.. and so beautiful to share with my small ones. A perfect way to end very peaceful holidays with my favourite ones. See more

09.01.2022 Becoming a lawyer has taken many, many years of sacrifice, study, experience and practice - hours (so.many.hours) of learning the law, cases, skills. There are obviously many skills and traits required to be a great lawyer.. and those skills are not confined to simply knowing what the law says. The feedback I regularly receive is that my approach makes the whole process of untangling relationships less overwhelming - my approach is one of empathy, kindness and professionalis...m. . #divorcelawyer #adelaidehillsdivorcelawyer #empatheticlawyer #amicableseparation #amicabledivorce #divorcequotes See more

05.01.2022 Through the process of untangling your relationship, separating finances and making arrangements for your children, it's realistic (and also necessary) to spend some time thinking about, and recognising, how you feel now - and how you want to feel in 12 months time. A lot of decisions and plans can be made taking those answers into consideration. Thank you to @elephantjournal for this pic.