Family Breakdown

Follow the links below to find information about some of the issues associated with family breakdown and divorce, such as custody of the children, emotional crises, and starting a new family.

Reviewed September 2011

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Title:   Family break-up
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When a family breaks up it is usually difficult for everyone. It is like a death which brings with it feelings of grief and loss.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Moving
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Moving is a big decision. There can be many reasons why you or your family are moving.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Family breakdown
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When a family breaks up because parents decide to separate, young people have a lot to deal with. Parents may be tied up with their own emotional issues and not very supportive.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Thinking divorce
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Divorce is usually a painful process for all concerned.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Single parent families
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Single parent families are families where the child or children live with one parent rather than two.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Divorce - when parents want to split
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sometimes mum or dad, or both of them, decide that they would rather not live together any more. They may choose to live apart for a while or they may choose to divorce.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Divorce (easy read)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What is divorce? Sometimes mums and dads have problems. Sometimes they can't fix their problems. They are not your problems. You can't fix them.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Family break up - how to cope
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Family breakups are difficult for everyone involved. Children may feel angry, relieved or upset if parents are separating or getting a divorce. Kids may find it helpful to talk to someone outside of the family about their feelings and worries.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Stepfamilies
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sometimes a family is split up. Maybe mum and dad decide to live apart. Maybe mum or dad dies. After a time mum or dad may start a new relationship. That may lead to the child having not just a 'new' mum or dad, but perhaps a whole new family.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Running away from home
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Have you ever been in trouble at home and thought to yourself, 'I'll run away ... and then they'll be sorry!' I remember thinking that when I was little.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Family breakups - supporting children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children of all ages can experience grief, anger, sadness and confusion over the breakup of their family. Sometimes, they may blame themselves if parents separate or divorce. Parents can help kids by giving them honest explanations and emotional support. Children's feelings may include sadness, anger, fear, jealousy and insecurity.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Women and separation : managing new horizons
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This book is for women who are going through a separation or divorce, or for someone who is supporting a woman experiencing a separation. Includes information on grief and depression.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Stepfamilies - adjusting to changes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Becoming part of a stepfamily brings many changes. Children and young people of different ages tend to feel different things at first. It takes time to adjust and feelings may include anger, jealousy, hate, confusion, hurt and despair. Parents also have a range of emotions. These are all natural and part of the loss and grief process.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Stepfamilies
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Stepfamilies, or blended families, are common in Australia. Establishing a blended family has advantages and disadvantages, depending on the people involved. Generally, patience, respect, commitment and time help to overcome most problems.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Continuing breastfeeding after separation and divorce.
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   This paper is designed to give a brief overview of the law in relation to parenting arrangements of breastfed children across Australia. Readers should appreciate that all laws are subject to change and that each case is subject to circumstantial differences - both these factors mean that the following information should be regarded as a guide only and that only your lawyer can give legal advice relevant to you.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Parenting arrangements after separation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   After a separation and divorce, most parents want to work out plans for how their children will live.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Family break-up
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Family break-ups can be hard to understand. This info can help you make sense of the things that go on.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Custody issues in family break-ups
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet helps explain how a custody decision might be made if your parents have split up.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Step-families or new family units
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Check out this fact sheet for tips for making the transition into a newly formed family smoother.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Helping children adjust to two homes
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide for single parents helping children adjust to living in two homes after separation or divorce. Includes tips on helping children move between two homes and easing the transition for children living in two homes.
Date:   Aug 2010

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