Separation with the couple still living under the same roof comes with unique challenges. This could also indicate they haven’t settled their property and financial matters, which makes things more complex.
The couple were experiencing competing priorities around care arrangements for the children, finances, and property settlement. They chose this arrangement while considering what their next steps would be. Another reason they chose this was the dad didn’t have a clear pathway forward around where he was going to move to.
One of Eliza’s first steps was to do a risk assessment to ensure both parents felt safe and comfortable to particpate. As part of the mediation process, Eliza took the parents through a specific strategy to help them in this situation.
Listen to the podcast below to hear the full story and the outcome.