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 …
Who gets the goldfish or the dog when separating? Read More »
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 …
Trusting your partner is not the same as being financially blind Read More »
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 …
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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. …
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 …
Filing for divorce spikes in the new year, but is there a better way to split? Read More »
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 …
Get a Grip On Parenting In These Challenging Times Read More »
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 …
Best approach to deal with a high conflict partner/ex spouse? Read More »
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. …
“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 …
I wanted to share these 2 informative articles with you at this difficult time, sourced from the UK as they have been dealing with the virus scenario longer than us …
How to positively & effectively co-parent during difficult times Read More »
Parenting and Children is a crucial cornerstone for the Equal Exes programme. I am often asked when clients are going through the divorce/separation process what they should say and what …
Leaving a relationship when you have children can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. Although we realise we might be in unhealthy relationships, we often stay longer …
Understanding the impact separation and divorce has on your teens Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
9 Tips For Protecting Children From Conflict During Divorce Read More »
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 …
