The first working Monday of the year has unfortunately earned the nickname ‘Divorce Day’. The media is keen to suggest that every year, this is the busiest day for people making enquiries about divorce or the dissolution of civil partnerships. In our experience, this is simply not the case as we receive no more enquiries on this day than at any other time. And really, ‘Divorce Day’ isn’t a term that’s fit for 2024.
Introducing a new partner to your children is always going to be an emotionally challenging time. You will be excited about the next stage of your new relationship, and perhaps a bit nervous about how things will go. Whatever feelings you have, your children will probably be feeling lots of emotions too. Both Ian Davies and Lauren Pilcher have experienced (and survived) the ups and downs of step-parenting and being a step-child and have put together some top tips to ensure introducing new partners to your children goes as smoothly as possible.
As the October half term approaches, many divorced or separated parents will be taking their children abroad on holiday. If you are thinking about a trip with your child where you will be taking them to another country, there are few important points to consider before your trip:
Before you know it, school will be out for the summer, and already the lovely weather has brought the feel of a fast approaching holiday within reach. For children, this is often the happiest time of their year, a chance to take an academic break, away from grades and pressure in favour of ice cream, […]
Today is International Children’s Day, it is a day when the world comes together to celebrate children but also to consider how their welfare can be improved and protected. This focus on welfare is exactly what legal practitioners and Judges up and down the country strive to do every day when making decisions about the arrangements for children. This is, however, often at arm’s length from the children themselves.
Divorce or separation can have a significant impact on children, and how it affects each child will vary depending on a range of factors. These include their age, personality, and the extent to which the separation will change their everyday life and routines.
When parents of an autistic child separate, there may be additional factors to consider. Autistic children often benefit hugely from a clear routine, and may have increased anxiety around change, both of which can be a challenge when parents are separating.