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Starting Out After a Divorce or Separation...

You're ready to embrace your fresh start, and we're here to guide you every step of the way with expert advice, practical support, and real experiences from people who understand your journey. Our comprehensive resources cover everything from emotional wellbeing and finances to dating again and finding your perfect new home. Recently Separated is here to help.

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The Facts About Divorce in the UK
Nobody enters into marriage thinking that they will end up divorcing their spouse. Everybody sets out with their hopes and dreams of living their happy ever...
Checklist: Practical Skills to Learn for Living on Your Own
When you are living with a partner you generally fall into the habit of being responsible for certain tasks. Perhaps you handled the cooking and he was in ch...
Getting Used to Living Alone
Recently separated people often say that they find getting used to living alone one of the hardest things to get used to, especially with all the little task...
How to Return to Your Maiden Name on Separation
Following a separation you may well decide that you no longer want to carry your husband’s name. There may be factors to consider, such as whether you want...
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Tips for Avoiding Difficult Questions About Your Break Up
It’s hard enough dealing with a break up without having to handle difficult comments from people you’d rather not deal with. Rather than get flustered, u...
I Felt Sad Even Though Separation Was My Choice: Case Study
Separation is difficult for everybody involved, even if you’re the person that has instigated the split. Although it may be more difficult to gain sympathy...
Should You Tell Your Ex You're Dating Again?
It can be tricky to decide whether or not you should tell your ex-partner when you start dating again, and deciding when to do so. Although there are no hard...
We Got Back Together After Trial Separation: Case Study
Even though many couples seemingly use trial separations as a way to soften the blow of splitting up, for some it can be a way to get a better relationship t...
Attending Events Alone
It’s not easy to start attending events alone when you’ve been used to being part of a pair for many years, but with the alternative being to sit at home...
Getting Used to Living Alone
Recently separated people often say that they find getting used to living alone one of the hardest things to get used to, especially with all the little task...
Hosting Parties When Recently Separated
With many people finding that once the initial most painful part of their recent separation is starting to subside they are able to enjoy a new lease of life...
Cooking for One
Getting used to cooking for one when you’re recently separated can be difficult, stressful and liberating all at the same time. If you’ve been used to co...
Sending Cards When Recently Separated
There are so many ‘firsts’ when you’re recently separated that it can seem as though the difficulty is never ending. But the truth is that with each �...
Selling the Family Home After Separation: Case Study
For Sarah White, 45, from Leeds, selling the family home was one of the saddest aspects of her recent separation. Having lived in the home as a family for 15...
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