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In brief: money after divorce – your fresh start
It’s easy to think the financial work is done once a divorce is finalised – but this is actually where the rebuilding begins.
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If you’re separating with adult children and finding it more emotionally complicated than you expected, this episode offers calm, reassuring guidance to help you navigate it with care.
In this episode, Kate shares thoughtful, practical tips for separating when your children are grown. She explores why adult children are still deeply affected by family change and how the way you handle separation now can shape your family relationships for years to come.
In this episode, Kate covers:
- How to talk to your adult children about separation in a calm, respectful way
- What practical conversations to have early with your ex-partner – from holidays and celebrations to future grandchildren
- How kindness, clear boundaries and thoughtful planning now can support a healthier extended family long term
This episode is for parents going through separation with adult children who want to handle it with empathy, steadiness and care, while protecting the relationships that matter most.
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