Don’t let your troubled relationship ruin the magic of Christmas! For separated or divorced parents, Christmas can be difficult. Each parent wanting to share the joy of their children throughout the festive period and not necessarily wanting the inconvenience of sharing that
Every divorce presents a turning point in a child’s life no matter the age. The world as they know it changes and becomes another place that, temporarily or otherwise, is perceived as unstable, uncertain and even ugly. For the parents, the bottom
Occasionally, as a family solicitor, I come across a case that makes my heart sink. That feeling overwhelmed me when I read the recent judgment of the case Q and R (Intractable Contact), which can only be described as an extreme example of the serious issue of parental alienation. Parental alienation
For many, the word “divorce” suggests images of angry interactions, family fractures, exorbitant attorney fees, and months if not years of court battles. Sadly, these images are realities for couples involved in divorce litigation. Statistics show that divorcing couples typically lose a
The spotlight has fallen on youngsters who are caught in the explosive crossfire of warring parents following the volatile BBC melodrama, Doctor Foster. The relentless and destructive behaviour of Tom’s divorced parents left the series on a cliffhanger, with the distraught 15
In my long experience as a family lawyer, children of divorced or separated couples can be happy or unhappy – regardless of contact arrangements. This view contradicts a study from Stockholm University which was widely reported and which claims that children who live full
I often say that it’s ok for your children to see you upset when going through divorce and separation. It is important for them to know that you too are hurting because by knowing this and by showing your emotions, you are inadvertently giving
I cannot tell you how many of my adult friends went through some truly traumatic experiences as children which they never told their parents about until much later, if at all. Yet one thing almost every one of them has said at
My good friend has kindly consented to sharing two journal entries from the years after his marriage breakdown. He keeps this journal for his son to read as an adult. As a renowned professional in his field, this piece is at one
It can be challenging juggling childcare as a single parent. The key is to have Plan B. Seems children get sick when a parent has a mandatory meeting or work project. Enlist people ahead of time to be available in case of
Ongoing friction and conflict between divorcing and/or separating parents is very common when going through divorce. Unfortunately what is common too, is the reaction or behaviour of some parents who choose to use their children to get to the other parent probably
The beauty of poetry is not just the words, rhythm and images evoked in one’s mind. What I love about it is the difference in interpretation from one person to another, the disparate emotions it stirs in people (or not at all)
