Category: Extended Family

21 Ways Cultural Diversity Impacts Divorce
21 May is World Day of Cultural Diversity and to commemorate that, let’s look at the role cultural diversity plays in our relationships, families and communities especially when going through separation and divorce. Diversity is a great thing. It enriches our relationships and widens our horizons. Opposites attract and it’s super exciting to get to […]

Divorced and Blended Family Challenges
Discussions about the biggest challenges divorced and blended families face with practical advice, valuable insights and helpful tips for family members.

67 Questions about Divorce
. “Generally speaking, there are two kinds of learning: experience, which is gained from your own mistakes, and wisdom, which is learned from the mistakes of others.” – John Maxwell . On Mandela day (18 July), I set out to answer 67 questions about divorce, as my goodwill contribution. It took several days of diligent […]

21 Fair Divorce Lessons
21 Fair Divorce Lessons (extracts from the book by divorce mentor, Sinta Ebersohn) 25 June was Global Fair Divorce day and in my book, 21 Fair Divorce Lessons (which will be published soon), I offer 21 significant elements that ensure a fair separation and divorce. Here are the first three: Choose the right process: Litigation […]

Parental Alienation in South Africa
Radio Talk about Parental Alienation in Afrikaans I recently talked about Parental Alienation with Johan Rademan at Oggend op RSG in Afrikaans. Attorney Louise Rive joined the conversation for a legal perspective. Ek het onlangs oor Ouervervreemding gesels met Johan Rademan van Oggend op RSG in Afrikaans. Prokureur Louise Rive het saam gesels vir […]

The Honest Truth with Smile Radio
The Fair Divorce Platform was featured in an interview with Benito Vergotine, in The Honest Truth, on SmileFM Radio. Listen to the conversation as Sinta Ebersohn discusses the impact of divorce and various relevant matters. Gratitude to Benito for the opportunity to reach out and help others! . Learn Everything You Need to […]

Global Fair Divorce Day – 25 June
POST A PHOTO of your left hand wearing something blue to the page, in support of this initiative. See other photos below. Please sign up via the pop-up menu, to receive instructions for posting your photo and also to be notified of the next Global Fair Divorce Day on 25 June 2018. The first Global Fair Divorce […]

In-laws to Outlaws of Divorce
When you get divorced, do you have to “divorce” your spouse’s friends and family – and vice-versa? Read some great tips for the divorcing couple and their families. When Erica met Michael, she thought she’d died and gone to heaven. He was handsome, charming, and successful, and he loved her. To put the icing on […]

Don’t Burn Your Wedding Photographs!
It was all a lie. Didn’t those vows mean anything? You never want to see your spouse’s face again, or be reminded of the worst mistake of your life! You just want to forget it ever happened, right? If you are angry about what happened, overwhelmed by emotions and devastated because you are […]

Is Your Family Making Your Divorce Worse?
How is your family affecting your divorce – in a positive or negative way? This is a fictional account of two marriages that explores how the behaviour of families can affect the experience of divorce. Sheila and Carrie have been friends since grade school. Many of the events in each of their lives were similar. […]