03/06/2026
An Ode to Women and Adaptability
Each year, our team at KFL reflects on what we see as issues that women face today—on a global scale, but also in the context of the work we do every day.
Over the years, we have seen women and other marginalized groups continuing to face adversaries. We have seen women rise up to challenges and to advocate for their rights but though battles have been won, equality continues to be a goal rather than a guarantee.
In a family law context, a stay-at-home parent (usually the mother) who has now separated from their spouse, for example, needs to adapt not only to co-parenting, but frequently to finding childcare and employment. Childcare is one of the main barriers to entry for many women into the workforce: its availability (or lack thereof) can impact the type of jobs a woman can take, the locations they can choose, and the hours they can work.
Of course, people of all genders can face barriers in the wake of separation, and finding childcare is a common struggle for many. But the reality remains that the burden of childcare and bearing the emotional load of running a household continues to fall disproportionately onto women. They are expected to rise to the new challenges and find ways to adapt—because there is often no other option. Spouses in a separated family are usually expected to become economically self-sufficient—and all too often this can present a challenge for women who have given up a place in the workforce to focus on raising a family.
Women continue to fight for equality. Until then, we adapt and we problem-solve to achieve our goals.
We are proud of the accomplishments women have achieved in the last year, small scale or globally but we will continue to provide a voice and support for equality.
