What happens when your child says they don’t want to go? It’s Friday afternoon. Your child is due to spend the weekend with their other parent, but suddenly says “I don’t want to go”. Perhaps they’re upset, refusing to get ready or...
It may only be October. Christmas can still feel a long way off. But if you are separated and need to agree where your children will spend Christmas, now is a good time to start talking about it. Waiting until December can leave very little room to resolve...
Perhaps your children have left home, built careers or started families of their own. Looking at their independent lives, you might hope that your separation will have little effect on them. For some parents, waiting until the children grew up felt like the kindest...
Your child is starting university just as you and your partner are separating. That can bring several difficult questions at once. You may be wondering: does child maintenance continue? which parent should contribute? what does Student Finance cover? who pays for...
Back to School After Separation: How Can We Make Parenting Arrangements Work? The start of a new school year can feel like a fresh beginning. But if you have recently separated, September can also bring a whole new set of practical questions. Questions such as: Who...
