I was divorced over the past school year and our children are facing their first summer of divided holidays. How can I make sure that our children feel Ok with plans? What can I do to keep myself on track? First of
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
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
In the jurisdiction where I live, my co-parent and I split the time with our son fifty-three to forty-seven percent. Although it varies in different municipalities, here it works to about a six percent gap. The Six Percent Rule is focused on
Half-term holidays can spark the onset of headaches for many divorced and separated parents. The perennial argument over who gets the children – and when – can be further exacerbated by work patterns and domestic arrangements. Common issues include full time working
Co-parenting successfully, one of the most important interviews that I have ever done! What’s amazing about this book is the fact that Deesha and Michael were once a married couple. One of the questions they get all the time is that they
I had the pleasure of interviewing Sue Atkins on co-parenting over Christmas. Sue is a regular on the flagship award winning “This Morning” Show on ITV with Holly Willoughby and Philip Scofield and on BBC Breakfast television, The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC
The gifts bit. This can be one of the trickiest things to decide upon at Christmas especially when you and your ex are not on speaking terms or are experiencing anger, hurt and resentment towards one another. Well, very, very briefly –
For some, this will be your first Christmas as a divorced parent. Some of you may have been through family mediation so have a plan all set out as to how you will be co-parenting during this time while some of you
A relationship between two parents does not stop after the divorce papers and parenting plan are signed. Recognize that the co-parenting relationship is a process which evolves into something different in the post-divorce period. Serena is divorced with two young daughters and
There are so many stories from adult children of divorce who remember their parents’ divorce like it was yesterday. Some talk about being let down over and over again by their fathers who would fail to turn up for scheduled visits. Others
If you are reading this, then chances are that this is your first Christmas as a divorced or separated parent and co-parenting, as it stands can be quite tricky at the best of times. Here are some tips that will help in