Uncoupling: An Insider's Guide to Separation in New Zealand

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 in New Zealand, 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

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.When Barbara realised there were no practical guides written on separation, she gathered together the excellent advice and stories, both professional and personal, from those who helped her navigate the complicated process of uncoupling. And wrote it down for you.