Divorce or separation can feel like a seismic shift — emotionally, socially, and financially. For many women, especially those who’ve stepped back from paid work to raise children or support a partner’s career, the end of a relationship marks not just the loss of a shared life, but the beginning of a daunting financial journey. But here’s the truth: your financial voice is still yours. And it’s time to reclaim it.

Raising children in Australia has never been more financially demanding. From childcare and education to extracurriculars and everyday expenses, the cost of parenting continues to climb. Yet, despite these pressures, many Australian families are taking proactive steps to secure their children’s financial future. According to the Finder Parenting Report 2023, 57% of Australian parents have opened savings accounts for their children under age 12 (Godfrey 2023).