This is undoubtedly a formative period in the development of children and young people returning to the classroom for the first time in over five months. However the school environment and routine that was reassuring and familiar to them earlier this year
I am hopeful that the introduction of no fault divorce to end the bitter ‘blame game’ will help the well being of children who are caught up in their parents’ separation. Our firm – which has campaigned vociferously for no fault divorce
In most US states, when a child is born during a marriage or a man displays his commitment to being the father of the child he lives with, he is presumed to be the father. In some instances, there is a grey
What impact does self isolation have upon contact between a child and an absent parent? This question has been at the forefront of separated parents’ minds ever since the ‘lockdown’, and more so since one Government Minister sent out conflicting messages. Thankfully
With schools now closed across the whole of the UK, Jones Myers niche family law firm is calling on divorced and separated parents to work together for the best interests of their children in these extraordinary times. We understand and empathise with
The holidays are over and I cannot face doing it again next year. My former spouse and I have been divorced for a few years. We decided at the time that we would continue to share the Christmas holiday and we have
New Year can be an emotional rollercoaster for parents who have undergone divorce or separation. It can also be a time of immense sorrow and anguish for grandparents who are being prevented from seeing their beloved grandchildren. Grandparents can be instrumental in
It can be a challenge splitting shared time between co-parents post-divorce. This intensifies during the holiday season, with making sure both parents get to have celebrations with their children. Parents may need outside help in drawing up a fair schedule or thinking
As part of a recently launched campaign, Helping Kids Cope with Divorce, we interviewed three prominent parenting experts about their advice for divorcing parents, exploring the best way to break the news to your children about your separation, what can you do
When parents split up, there are countless decisions to be made about the future arrangements for their children. Chief amongst which is where the child will live, and with whom. Depending on the child’s age and capacity for understanding the consequences of
In this article, I would like to look at some common and most frequent mistakes couples going through divorce and separation make vis-à-vis their children: Using child as a messenger, mediator or spy. The sad thing is, when you engage in any
In our extensive experience, divorced or separated parents become anxious for many reasons when one of them wants to take their children abroad. There are only two circumstances in which your spouse can take them out of the country for up to
