Grandparents play a special role in our lives. What happens to that relationship in the midst of divorce/separation? Sometimes, the dynamics become skewed and very complicated. Reshaping the grandchild/grandparent relationship becomes inevitable. Is the role of the grandparent minimized and sometimes eliminated
The festive countdown will leave many separated spouses and their children feeling apprehensive, distressed and nervous – particularly for estranged couples who are embarking on their first Christmas post-divorce. For the newly single, these sentiments are understandably exacerbated at what is already
Men struggling with issues of identity, purpose and societal expectations have a hard time getting the help they need. Unlike females, who have various resources at their disposal–many of them free–including women’s studies initiatives, government outreach efforts and nonprofit support programs, males
Hindsight is always 20/20. Looking over our shoulder at the past, we can see so much more clearly what we might have done differently-one small nuance that would have changed everything. If only we could have the clarity of perfect vision while going
Society is not always putting children’s interests first in other people’s divorces, and sometimes side with a parent. They do not understand the affect that their actions have on the children when meddling in others’ affairs. The key is to be cognizant
For me, Christmas has been a bit of a balancing act for many years. Children of divorce can appreciate the “okay, so I’ll spend Christmas Eve at Mom’s and on Christmas Day I’ll go to Dad’s, and then at noon on Boxing
We can go cruising through divorce and all of a sudden hit a speed bump and become stuck. This can come as a surprise when everything seemed to be going quite well. We do not move at an even pace on the
When parents get divorced, they are encouraged to sort out arrangements for any children between themselves, so that things can remain as amicable as possible. The best interests of the children should be the focal consideration and both parents should continue to
What is meant by leave to remove : how do such situations arise? I am often asked to advise where one parent (nearly always the children’s mother) wants to move to another country with the children of the family, after the breakdown
What is done during separation may not hold up for divorce proceedings. Get everything in writing even when happily married, since people can change their minds or show their true colours at a later date. This is particularly important if one’s parents
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
Divorce is a life transition that generates permanent changes. One can never go back – only forward. Divorce affects finances, relationships and career choices. It can be a positive catalyst for a metamorphosis. Divorce is not a linear process, one can back
