What is the family context?

  • How and when did the money issues start?

  • Were there other events that contributed to the money issues eg separation, unemployment, imprisonment, illness, death?

  • Are there behaviours of family members that have contributed to money issues eg alcohol or drug use, gambling?

  • What support and assistance has the family had to address the money issues?

  • What pressures are family members experiencing because of their financial situation eg stress, harassment from creditors, conflict within the family?

  • How is the money situation impacting on the children’s care?

  • How is the money situation impacting on the children emotionally eg anxiety, taking responsibility, conflict?

  • How much impact do the children have on family financial decision making?

  • How old are the children? How will the family’s financial circumstances change as they grow older?