Divorce and separation will be one of the most challenging things that you’ll go through in life. Its ugly, its confronting and we usually stay in relationships longer than we should in order to avoid the discomfort. The following section describes some classic signs and behaviours to look out for to help you decide …
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The overriding aim of the divorce process is to try to reach a position of equity, or fairness, between the parties. Here are 7 tips for saving money on legal fees Limit unnecessary communication – save up non-critical communications for one email or one meeting – time is money! Clarify the quote provided by your …
It’s a rare divorce that doesn’t have some long-simmering anger and tension behind it. For most couples, arguments build up and soon enough, you’re one fight away from throwing up your hands and shouting, “I’ve had enough!” Recently, we asked divorced writers to share the one fight they consider the last straw in their marriages. …
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A new course is setting out to help women be more confident with their money. As service industries including hospitality and tourism have borne the brunt of COVID-19, more women than men have lost jobs. According to the Statistics New Zealand December 2020 household labour force survey, 73,000 women were unemployed and actively seeking work, …
Equal Exes CEO, Bridgette Jackson talks about “How to keep your relationship on an even keel during the lockdown period” and “Mediation and Divorce” on Magic Talk radio last Sunday. Listen in! Bridgette Jackson during the Radio Interview! — If you’d like to talk to me about any issues you face in divorce, please book a FREE …
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How do you playing to your strengths when forging a new career? Bridgette recently had the pleasure of talking to Emma Mclean, Chief Happiness Officer, from Works for Everyone about how people should focus on their strengths when they are looking at restarting their career, changing their career or setting up a business. Whether …
Valentine’s Day, a day which traditionally sees couples exchange gifts and flowers, and go out on dates just to remind each other how much they care. But after unforeseen struggles throughout 2020 including lockdowns spent day and night with loved ones, you might not be so keen to celebrate. If you’re finding it hard to …
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Equal Exes CEO, Bridgette Jackson had the opportunity to chat in studio with Roman Travers, Radio Announcer on Magic Talk radio last Sunday. Listen in! Bridgette Jackson during the Radio Interview! — If you’d like to talk to me about any issues you face in divorce, please book a FREE 15 minute call. https://equalexesonline.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4443ae2b489e5d82ba4952bb8&id=58d094ed5f&e=ad4b6275bf I would …
Breaking up with someone can sometimes be a bit of a struggle and sometimes we don’t want to hurt the other person’s feelings. So how can we end our relationship gracefully and not emotionally crush the other person? Equal Exes CEO, Bridgette Jackson spoke to The AM Show with Duncan about “How to end a relationship gracefully”. …
When a relationship ends it’s often difficult for couples to decide who should keep the family pet. We often have clients ask us if they can ‘share custody’. Despite the love we have for our pets, under Relationship Property law pets aren’t treated the same way as children, they’re considered ‘family chattels’ and should be …
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Breaking up is hard to do, and it turns out a global pandemic makes it even harder. January is already known as “splitting season” in the lawyer world, because after the financial stress of Christmas, being cooped up with the family 24/7, trying and sometimes failing to have a good time, some of us simply decide …
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Bridgette Jackson with Carly Flynn on The Café this week! Watch Video : https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=717204912215461
Equal Exes CEO, Bridgette Jackson talking to Duncan Garner this morning about the dynamics of blended families. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=345909470157695
I had the opportunity to talk to Roman Travers on Magic Talk Radio on Sunday. Hear what I had to say 💚 Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=676613813228030
Love and marriage don’t always go together like a horse and carriage. Although New Zealanders are getting divorced at lower rates than a decade ago – 8.6 divorces in every 1000 unions compared to 10.9 in 2009, according to Statistics NZ – it doesn’t mean we’re getting any better at staying hitched. Marriage rates have been in …
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There’s a line in the multi-award-winning 2019 film Marriage Story where Alan Alda’s divorce lawyer says to his client, “Getting divorced with a kid is one of the hardest things to do. It’s like a death without a body.” Tell that to Kimberlee Sweeney and she’ll smile the smile of someone who’s probably said the same thing, …
Auckland entrepreneur Bridgette Jackson battled through a high-conflict divorce that cost $500,000 and five years to negotiate – the experience was so traumatic it prompted her to start a new business in divorce coaching. Jackson, a qualified lawyer with a post-graduate qualification in dispute resolution, founded Equal Exes and wants to turn the story of divorce into “the business of divorce”. SUPPLIED …
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When: Mon 15 Jun 2020, 2:00pm–3:00pm Where: Virtual Location, Online, Virtual Restrictions: All Ages Registration Types: Registration : Free ($0.00) Eventfinda tickets no longer on sale Website: Equal Exes Listed by: bridgette3tn Bridgette Jackson is the Founder and CEO of Equal Exes and Equal Exes Online. She is an experienced entrepreneur, with many years …
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When dealing with high conflict partner/ex people and situations, we might engage in aggressive, passive or assertive approaches. The latter is the most effective though it’s easy to be Aggressive if you’re being attacked by someone who might not be thinking rationally or Passive if your ex is controlling. The following describes each approach and gives tips …
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Is it possible to have a truly happy Christmas after separation? We think so! Christmas is a time for families to come together and share the magic and the memories. Which is why it’s a really difficult time for parents who are separated or divorced. Conversations to sort out arrangements are fraught with emotion. It’s …
The new Privacy Act 2020 comes into force this week and affects people just like you who are separating. Thank you to Jeremy Sutton, asset and risk divorce law specialist, for sharing this crucial amendment to the Privacy Act. Please read the changes to the law below carefully and be mindful when you are wanting …
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“I had a supplementary credit card, no budget and no responsibility for the family finances except paying bills. “As my ex-husband had full control of the money, I had no idea how to manage my finances.” Money. It’s the driving factor behind many life choices, but is it the be-all and end-all? ‘Me and My …
This week our CEO/Founder, Bridgette was featured in the NZ Woman’s Weekly talking about her experience of divorce, her business learnings and other challenges that her and her family have faced over the last few years. Here is the NZ’s woman’s weekly magazine article! Here are some of the tips that Bridgette shared in the …
We all have our divorce stories. We have all experienced divorce which sits firmly at the top of the stress continuum. Here’s my own divorce story I got married at the age of 27 after a whirlwind romance with my brother’s friend. We got together at a friend’s wedding. He lived in Australia and I …
So if you have decided to separate you will probably need to engage a divorce lawyer to assist you. For many people, apart from buying a house you may never have dealt with a lawyer. So, here are our top 10 tips:#1 Get a lawyer that “speaks your language”. While that may mean your heritage …
1. Split the cost of back-to-school stationary 2. Drop the children off together on the first day of school 3. If your ex can’t be there take a photo for them 4. Let your children’s teachers know who is who in your blended family 5. Use the OurFamilyWizard app to diarise school events 6. Attend …
Everyone has someone on their Facebook feed who only posts negative and depressing messages..DON’T BE THAT PERSON. Before you type your troubles away on social media please ask yourself the following: * Could this post get me in trouble? Am I slandering my ex? Name calling? Exposing sensitive information? Publicly threatening him or her? * …
Too many times in the midst of divorce, unresolved anger takes over a person’s behaviour and they become something that they usually are not. This can happen to the nicest of people; no one is free from the temptation of hurting their ex or soon-to-be-ex as much as, if not more than, they have already …
Divorce or a breakdown of a cohabitation relationship is an extremely emotional process. While divorce is a personal matter the emotional impact can spill over into the workplace suddenly making it a public affair. There are so many unknowns about divorce that people are often confused, filled with fear and unsure of how to navigate …
Here’s how to handle it when your child is 0 – 5 years old. * What you need to watch for – signs of distress include fear, anger and emotional instability which could be displayed as clinginess, anxiety, whinging or irritability. Your toddler may also go backwards in terms of their development or start waking …
It’s impossible to avoid conflict completely, but you can learn to control it. Here are nine useful tips for reducing the harmful effects of conflict during and after divorce. There are several things parents can do to protect their children from conflict and reduce the harmful effects of long-term conflict during and after divorce. Some …
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You are not alone. No matter where you are on your personal journey through separation and divorce the challenges and emotional highs and lows take their toll. Everyone faces bad reactions. Let’s run through the main reasons. After reading this article review the green text. Write down the key things that resonate for you and …
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What is the role of a Parenting Plan? 1. Is a default agreement if parents cannot agree; 2. Establishes a pattern and consistency; 3. Assures fairness and/or consideration for each parent. So, what are the benefits of a Parenting Plan? • The child(ren)’s best interests are put first; • The parenting plan is unique, devised …
