Relate report calls for national helpline and single point of access for families going through divorce and separation. Couples going through the emotional rollercoaster of separation and divorce are being let down by a complex, fragmented support system that is hard to
As January typically sees a rise in couples taking the difficult decision to end their relationship,here is some vital separation advice from Gingerbread. It can be a tough time and it brings a lot of change, especially when you have children. With decisions
Separation has become increasingly common and unfortunately people are usually unprepared for the consequences. The end of a relationship can be a very painful experience for all concerned. There are many possible causes for the breakdown in relationships, and sometimes going your
If you are separating and you have children you may want to keep these 10 points in mind. Do not criticise the other parent and do not involve children in the argument. Bear in mind the needs of the other parent. Allowing
As a coach that works with teenagers and being a child of divorced parents when I was 16, having been parented through a divorce and listening to what my clients tell me, I have a few suggestions of some hotspots to
When people think about divorce, they usually picture the obvious milestones. Finding somewhere new to live, speaking to a solicitor, working out finances, telling family and friends, learning how to co-parent. What they don’t picture is sitting alone at 11pm, scrolling through
Understanding the Loss of Identity After Separation When people talk about divorce, they usually talk about the obvious things. The legal process. The finances. The family home. The children. The practicalities of untangling a life that has become deeply intertwined with someone
Ask ten people how long a man should wait to date after his divorce and you will get ten confident answers. Six months. A year. A month for every year of marriage. I have coached men through this transition for twenty-five years,
Separation and divorce are among life’s biggest transitions. Alongside the emotional challenges come important decisions about your home, your finances and your future. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping many people navigate this journey. One thing I’ve seen time
When people first contact a family lawyer, they often think they are coming for legal advice. In reality, they are usually bringing far more than that. Behind every discussion about finances, children or property is a person trying to make sense of
Is there another way to begin? Most people assume that if a relationship ends, the first step is for each person to find their own lawyer. Sometimes that is exactly the right decision but in other situations, it may not be. For
Psychologists and researchers widely recognise divorce as one of the most challenging and emotionally demanding life events a person can experience. For many individuals, it is a deeply distressing process that involves a profound sense of loss, changes to identity and personal
