Move On Mediation

29/05/2026

"More Australian couples are continuing to live together under the same roof after they separate or divorce because of the worsening housing crisis.

Experts say it's a worrying trend that's adding significant stress to already difficult situations.

Charmayne Allison has the story."

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More Australian couples keep living together after they separate or divorce because of the housing crisis

26/05/2026

What does a family mediator do?

For starters, family mediators can help you separate or divorce amicably, instead of becoming embroiled in an adversarial battle over every last possession or about who gets to see the kids and when.

I answer your questions about what family mediators do, how they can help you and what happens before, during and after your family mediation.

Read it now: https://moveon.com.au/what-does-a-family-mediator-do/

25/05/2026

We help 🤝

We don’t fight 🚫

Because separation is hard enough already.

Choose a calmer way forward 👉 ☎️ 0418 928 448

22/05/2026

"Rising house prices and big mortgages mean many Australian couples are approaching divorce differently.

Some are choosing to live separate lives under the one roof.

Others have adopted nesting arrangements, where the couple keep the family home and takes turns living in a rental.

For women, re-entering the housing market after a divorce can be particularly tricky, with many on lower incomes due to child caring responsibilities unable to afford a mortgage on their own."

Read more on ABC News here now 👇

For many Australians, the decision to divorce has become even more complicated because of the rising cost of housing. Some are now calling for policy changes to make it easier for single parents to re-enter the housing market.

19/05/2026

Have you come across the term separation under one roof? Are you wondering what it means and how exactly it works?

Here’s everything you need to know about separation under one roof, from family lawyer and mediator of over 30 years, Ian Shann.

Read it now - https://moveon.com.au/separation-under-one-roof-everything-you-need-to-know/

18/05/2026

Property or children’s matters — we handle both 💪

One process. One experienced family mediator. ✅

Get help with your separation now 👉 ☎️ 0418 928 448

15/05/2026

"People are continuing to live separated under the one roof because they simply don't have any other options."

According to Relationships Australia, there has been a "significant increase" in this trend nationally in recent years.

Federal court data has also shown a gradual rise in the number of divorce applicants reporting they are continuing to live with their ex-partner post-separation, from 15 per cent in 2020-21 to 19 per cent in 2024-25.

Read more at ABC News here 👇

Experts say more separated couples are continuing to stay under the same roof because housing is too expensive or scarce.

13/05/2026

As Ian Shann, family mediator from Move On Mediation in Perth, has seen through years of working with separated families, stories and picture books can be powerful tools to help children make sense of their feelings.

This curated list of 12 books to help kids cope with an absent parent provides gentle, age-appropriate ways to encourage understanding, connection and emotional resilience.

https://moveon.com.au/books-to-help-kids-cope-with-an-absent-parent/

11/05/2026

We don’t behave like lawyers.

And that’s kind of the point.

👉 Discover a different approach with family mediation.

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08/05/2026

"Community Legal WA says it is having to turn away more victims of family and domestic violence than ever before.

One WA woman was among the lucky ones who was able to get free help, after her former partner took out a VRO against her that prevented her from seeing her children."

Read more here 👇

A community legal service gave Daisy the help she needed after she returned home to find her children gone — but she is one of the lucky ones, and there's a warning things are getting worse.

06/05/2026

Are you wondering how to separate financially from your spouse?

Our family mediator in Perth, Ian Shann, has put together some tips on effective ways to separate financially from your spouse.

https://moveon.com.au/how-to-separate-financially-from-your-spouse/