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Healing After Divorce Is Messy — Why Divorce Support Can Make the Process Easier
Divorce is often imagined as a clear turning point: once the decision is made or the papers are signed, life should start moving forward again. But the reality is very different. Healing after divorce is rarely simple or linear. It can feel confusing, emotional, and...
How to Prepare for Divorce in South Africa Before You Say “I Want a Divorce”
There is a difference between thinking about divorce and announcing it. Once you say, “I want a divorce,” the emotional and financial dynamics shift immediately. If you are preparing for divorce in South Africa, preparation is everything.1. Educate Yourself About...
Thinking of Divorce in South Africa? What You Need to Know First
If you are thinking about divorce in South Africa, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and concerned about your financial and family future.Before making emotional or legal decisions, it is important to understand how the divorce process in South Africa...
How to Create a Child Contact Schedule That Works for Everyone
Separation or divorce can be a difficult time for any family, especially when children are involved. One of the most important steps you can take to support your child during this transition is to create a well-structured child contact schedule (often called...
What to Expect in Your First Consultation – Starting the Foundation Phase After Deciding to Divorce
What to Expect in Your First Consultation – Starting the Foundation Phase After Deciding to DivorceMaking the decision to divorce is never easy. Once that decision is made, the question often becomes: “What now?” At divorcesupport.co.za, I offer a safe, structured...
Building a Strong Co-Parenting Plan After Separation
Separation is never easy — especially when children are involved. A strong co-parenting plan can make all the difference. It offers structure, reduces conflict, and ensures that your child’s needs remain at the centre. Whether you're newly separated or updating an...
The Journey Back to Me: Learning to Love Myself
Self-love isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. But it’s also not as simple as lighting a candle and saying affirmations in the mirror. It’s a process—one that requires unlearning, relearning, and courage.Here’s what I’ve learned on this journey:1. Loving Yourself Is...
I Was Erased. This Is How I Rebuilt.
And why I now do what I do.I’m not a writer. I’m not a storyteller.I live in my truth, and I speak from it. This is my story — the one I never asked to live, and the one I now choose to share. Because divorce isn’t just a legal process. It’s a total emotional...
Why Co-Parenting Well Matters More Than Ever During Divorce
Divorce can feel like a personal earthquake — unsettling, emotional, and often overwhelming. But when children are involved, the stakes shift. The focus is no longer just on how two people separate, but on how they continue to work together. This is where co-parenting...
South Africa Set to Revise Divorce Legislation
South Africa Set to Revise Divorce LegislationJustice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is preparing to introduce the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025 in Parliament. This initiative responds to a 2023 Constitutional Court decision and aims to modernise divorce...