Here are some of our usual Friday quotes. These are all from Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now and A New Earth – Awakening the Purpose in your Life. We, at TDM, felt that they would be quite appropriate in
For many co-parents, one of the most challenging aspects of separated parenting is when one parent does not choose to spend as much time with their child as the other parent thinks they ought to. In some cases, a parent may not
Family professionals show support for the Family Solutions Group call to end the use of ‘battle’ language and the term ‘custody’ following a family separation. Taking the ‘fight’ out of family separation is long overdue to protect children. Supported by the President
For separating couples, mediation can be a highly effective way of avoiding a lengthy, costly, and drawn-out Court divorce in which children are often caught up in the crossfire. To help more couples in this situation, the Government has launched and extended
As a busy divorced parent, you know how hard it can be to stay organised and on top of daily tasks. With tight budgets and limited time, the challenge can seem insurmountable. Fortunately, with some simple strategies, you can keep your
The Positive Parenting Alliance (PPA) initiative urges employers to treat a separation as seriously as other major life events, and is encouraging employers to implement policies specifically aimed at supporting those going through divorce or separation. Asda, Metro Bank, NatWest, PwC, Tesco, Unilever and Vodafone are among
A staggering one in five people have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16 in the UK. That amounts to 10.4 million people across the nation. A further one in 20 were the victim of domestic violence between March 2021–March 2022.
This is the 5th instalment in a series I have written for The Divorce Magazine UK. These articles give you the tools to use the social-emotional learning principles of self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness as a path forward
January has long held the unofficial moniker of ‘Divorce Month‘ due to the customary influx of new divorce enquiries following the Christmas holiday season. 2022 was a year of great technological change for the divorce courts in England and Wales with the move
While it may be tempting to think that no-fault divorce makes lawyers unnecessary to the process, this is far from the case. Taking advice from a solicitor, even if it’s only a single appointment early in the process, can ensure any application
With around 60% of UK households owning a pet, it’s no surprise that who gets custody of any animals can be a key area of negotiation when relationships break down. For many people a pet is not just an animal, it’s a
Traumatic relationships are a cause for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You may have had an amicable break up and sailed through your divorce just fine. Not everyone gets through relationships unscathed. One man had three traumatic relationships after a toxic marriage. His
Now is the time to assess and celebrate your relationship skills. Why? Divorce always comes with a cost to our self-worth and self-esteem. You have no doubt heard a litany of your perceived personal flaws. It is time to reclaim the real