Separating better: navigate separation for your child’s wellbeing

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Free mobile app to support your co-parenting during separation

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Are you a parent going through separation? Separating better is a brand-new FREE mobile app, designed to help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind.

Key features of the Separating better app

Parenting plan. Stay organised by creating and agreeing on parenting decisions, setting co-parenting schedules, and communicating effectively with your co-parent.

Budget planner. Easily assess and manage your finances after separation with our practical budget planner.

Advice and guidance articles. Access expert advice from psychologists on topics like dealing with guilt, understanding the legal separation process, money management, living arrangements, and effective communication with your co-parent.

‘Work it out’ videos. Learn skills to navigate difficult conversations and find solutions with our family scenario communication videos.

Goal setting and milestones. Set personal and co-parenting SMART goals, and unlock app content as you progress towards achieving them.

How the app works

Getting started with the Separating better app is easy! Download the app, take the emotional readiness assessment to understand your feelings about your separation, and then explore the features that will guide and support you through the process.

Step 1. Download the mobile app from the App Store or Play Store.

Step 2. Complete the emotional readiness assessment to gauge where you are emotionally on your separation journey.

Step 3. Explore key features such as setting SMART goals, accessing expert advice, improving communication with Work it out videos, creating your parenting plan, and managing your finances.

Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the app cost?
Is my personal information secure?
Can my ex-partner see that I have this app?
Can I use this app even if my separation is amicable?
Is there customer support available?
How do I delete my account?

Want to learn about the development behind our app? Check out the Separating better story so far.