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"Whether you are uncoupling from a relationship, or find yourself suddenly uncoupled, this book offers sound guidance. Answering many questions to help you navigate the challenges of separation, Uncoupling will help you move through each step and into the next phase of your life. Personal experience and knowledge from experts will answer these and many other questions: Do you know the laws relating to separation? How to pick a lawyer? The range of resolution options? How to reduce your legal bill? How to tell your children – or your parents? Or that you need to care for yourself through this calamity? Out the other side, how do you provide for yourself financially and manage your money and assets? If you are lonely (or bored), what are the advantages and pitfalls of dating online? And if you happen to meet the new love of your life, do you know how to protect yourself in the future? Dip in as you reach each stage of separation for guidance on these and many other aspects of uncoupling. ""I see clients every day who would benefit from Uncoupling. I couldn’t have written it better myself."" - Antonia Fisher QC, Relationship Property Specialist"

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Author:   Barbara Relph
Publisher:   DSL Publications
Imprint:   BarbWire
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.221kg
ISBN:  

9780473583033

ISBN 10:   0473583038
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   01 September 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction vii Author’s Note ix Are you sure this what you want? 1 PART 1 THE IMMEDIATE ISSUES Conversations you never wanted to have and how to have them 7 Children come first 11 Where will you live? 21 Are pets children? 25 PART 2 AIMING FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION Are you coping? 31 Grieving what you have lost 33 Getting help — coaching and counselling 37 PART 3 COMMUNICATING Communicating better with your former Partner 45 People other than your former partner and your children 51 Closing the door on abusive or controlling Behaviour 57 PART 4 WHAT NOW? REACHING AGREEMENT Resolving your dispute 63 New Zealand law 79 Lawyers and legal advice 97 The cost of separation 103 PART 5 CREATING YOUR NEW (BEST) LIFE Taking care of yourself 109 What do you want from your new life? 115 Taking control of your financial life 119 Taking control of your work life 129 Taking control of your love life 139 A new relationship (without the old problems) 157 Checklist for separation 165 The last word 169 Acknowledgments 171 About the Author 173

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Barbara Relph became a professional writer and editor in 2017 when her separation forced her to re-think her life. Now a true digital nomad, she travels between rural Manawatu and central Auckland, armed with her laptop, living her best life. Having personally worked through many of the issues in Uncoupling, Barbara has a strong desire to ease the experience of others.

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