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
Divorce is simply not a license to destroy everything your ex stood for because if this is your stand, then you will inevitably being causing damage to your children too. There is so much information out there nowadays that you surely cannot
That you and your ex are going through a breakup is a huge deal for your children no matter what age including infants and toddlers. One thing you need to know about infants is that not only are they extremely sensitive to
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
Is it possible to have good qualities in a divorce? The Answer is yes you can. You know how you feel when your doing things right and you get that great sensation that envelops your body your mind and your soul, sounds
“Looking back, I knew my relationship was flawed, and I mean deeply flawed. We practically hated each other and yet we got married – Why? Because the prospect of rebuilding my life seemed to be more daunting than staying in a dysfunctional,
Melanie Pilmer Family Solicitor at Greene & Greene suggests 10 important issues to consider at the early stages of separation:- 1. Bank Accounts You need to consider if any joint accounts are to be closed or whether overdraft facilities on those accounts need
Everyone wonders what life would be like without enough money. For people facing up to the reality of divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership, understanding how the finances will work when they are on their own can feel like one
If you’re thinking of getting divorced, you’re not not alone. With 42% of UK marriages ending in divorce, the UK has the highest divorce rate in Europe. Unfortunately, a high percentage of these divorces involve more than two people. If you’re leaving
If you ask a passer-by what she or he thinks family mediation is about the chances are that that person will mention divorce, separation or disputes about child contact. In one sense this is correct and it is certainly true that family
Counselling charity Relate has carried out nationwide research that has found that 20% of UK couples are likely to separate. As part of their ‘Understanding Society‘ survey, both married and cohabiting couples were questioned and the results show that almost 3 million people