During the past few months I have been asked by a number of people throughout the media to provide some tips on Separation and Divorce. Separation can be a challenging time so these few tips will help you through.

Tips on “How to Survive Separation”

Do

1. Attempt to work things out for property settlement with your former partner
2. Be realistic and get the facts about your entitlements in a property settlement
3. When you decide on a property settlement, do have a solicitor advise on the settlement
4. Monitor your children (if you have them) for behavioural changes
5. Make time for yourself every day, time to nurture and care for yourself
6. Do surround yourself with supportive friends and family. Girlfriends are wonderful at this time for you. They’ll support you, entertain you, laugh with you, cry with you or just be there for you
7. Do take a moment, take several moments to sit quietly by yourself and ask, “Where would I like to be 2 years from now, what would I like to be doing, where would I like to be living, and how do I want to be feeling?
8. Get Grateful. What DO you have in your life right now that you are thankful for? Make a quick list of 10 things.

Don’t

1. Necessarily employ the best family law solicitor money can buy or one with the most impressive credentials and experience, as your partner may just use a common law solicitor
2. Don’t speak ill of your former partner
3. Don’t go on a spending spree
4. Don’t jump into a new relationship straight away

If you have been separated for a while no doubt you can add to mine, what tips would you include? Love to read your comments below!