Break Ups & Divorces

Guidance through the process of ending relationships and rebuilding afterwards. Articles cover practical divorce matters, protecting children and emotional recovery strategies.

Breaking Up Late in Life

How to handle a breakup later in life, from splitting assets fairly to rebuilding your life alone.

Consortium Created to Prevent Divorce Going to Court

A new consortium helps divorcing couples settle disputes through mediation instead of court, saving money and reducing stress for families.

Could Counselling Help Your Relationship?

Counselling can help repair struggling relationships, even if you're unsure what the real problem is or your partner is hesitant about it.

Dealing with a Break-Up

How to handle the emotional fallout of breaking up with someone or being dumped.

Dealing with a Divorce

Getting through a divorce means accepting it's over, then handling the painful conversations and splitting assets fairly.

Going Through a Divorce

Divorce brings emotional and practical challenges that can feel overwhelming, but understanding what you're going through helps you cope.

Growing Apart and Changes in Feelings

When couples grow apart over time, changing feelings and life circumstances can create distance that takes real work to overcome.

How Do I End It?

Practical steps for ending a relationship thoughtfully, from making sure it's what you want to choosing the right time and place.

Losing a Partner

How to cope with losing a partner and gradually move forward while honoring your grief and memories.

Moving on After a Relationship Ends

How to move past a breakup by processing your emotions, understanding what happened, and giving yourself time to heal.

Mutual Separations

When a relationship needs time apart, here's what you need to know about making mutual separation work for everyone involved.

Protecting Children Through a Divorce or Break Up

Help your children cope with separation by being honest about what's happening and keeping things civil between you and your ex.

Rediscovering Yourself and Being Your Own Person

Long relationships can blur your identity, but reconnecting with your own interests and values is how you stay true to yourself.

The Dos and Don'ts of Dating After a Break-up

Rushing into dating after a break-up usually backfires, so wait until you're ready and avoid dwelling on your past relationship.