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Family Relationships

Discover a range of topics to support you and your family, including creating family agreements, setting boundaries and resolving arguments.

Last updated: 5 February 2026
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Family agreements

Family Agreements

Living with your adult child, co-purchasing property, building a granny flat, or loaning money. Learn more about creating a family agreement.

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Future planning

Funeral arrangement disputes

After someone passes away, it’s not uncommon for disputes to break out, especially if the deceased person has not left a will.

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Family agreements

Giving gifts to family

What should you think about before giving financial gifts to family members? Find out how to avoid any regrets.

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Grandparent alienation

Grandparent Alienation

Find out what Grandparent Alienation is about, why it happens and what you can do if you are in this situation.

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Family relationships

Mediation of age-related issues

If growing older brings challenges that trigger conflict, elder mediation can help to prevent situations escalating.

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Family relationships

Older women leading conversations about respect in their families

How can we promote respect for older women in their families? Rochelle Beatty, Catherine Barrett and Jan Porter’s Biscuit Tin project asked the women themselves.

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Family relationships

Setting boundaries with adult children and grandchildren

Clear boundaries in your relationships with your adult children and grandchildren can protect your wellbeing and benefit your family.

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Family relationships

Resolving family arguments in older age

Arguments and disagreements happen occasionally in every family. If you’re older, you might find arguments particularly stressful.

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Family agreements

When adult children have outstayed their welcome (and you want them out)

Sometimes, having an adult child living in your home is far from ideal – for you.

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