05/10/2026
You’ve separated.
Now what?
One of the hardest things about the early days of separation is feeling like you suddenly need to sort out EVERYTHING.
Where will everyone live?
What happens with the kids?
Who pays the mortgage?
What happens to the bank accounts?
Do we need lawyers?
Do we have to go to Court?
And where on earth do you even start?
The good news is: you generally don’t need to solve your entire separation in the first week. We promise!
Start with what actually needs your attention now.
Make sure you and your children are safe.
Work out the immediate practical arrangements for the children.
Make sure you can access money for your day-to-day expenses.
Gather copies of important financial documents and information.
Be careful about making major financial decisions in the heat of the moment.
And get legal advice early enough to understand your position - even if you’re hoping to resolve everything amicably.
Getting advice doesn’t automatically mean starting a fight.
Sometimes it simply means knowing what you need to think about before you make decisions that may be difficult to undo later.
Separation can feel enormous when you look at the whole thing at once.
You don’t have to. Just start with the next sensible step.
If you need help figuring out what that next step is - reach out!
