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Not-for-profit social enterprise supporting families through separation
Just published! 101 Questions Answered about Separating with Children is an invaluable first source of legal know-how to help every separating or divorcing parent. The questions you ask us most frequently have been answered by our panel of mediators, family law experts and support professionals to help you through the stress of separation and save you time and money by being better informed. Buy it now for only £23.99.
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You will find answers to many frequently asked questions here.
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COVID19: If you have concerns about a domestic abuse issue our Family Law Panel Members will discuss your options for free. Look for professionals displaying the green telephone symbol. All members offer a range of specialisms and follow a code of practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems.
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My mother told me, after I left my husband, that she was relived but that I shouldn't forget we had a child together and therefor I would have to have a relationship with him for life!
I would have done things differently by accepting the family break-up sooner, detaching myself emotionally and not being too reactive.
If you can possibly afford counselling for yourself, do it. It really helped me see that my family of 4 was still a real family and not incomplete without 5 of us
Allow your children to have a different opinion to your own. Infact, allow anyone (friends, family and your children) to have their own opinion on both your ex-partner and the circumstances of your separation. They can't share your hurt and trying to make them do so will only harm them and your relationships.
On reflection I would have had my ex arrested immediately the first time I was hit. My guilt is four children who have now normalised domestic abuse. That is my crime.
Look after yourself, ask for help, make friends with other single parents, do new things.
I wish I had taken more time to introduce my new partner to my daughter.
COVID 19 and Separating Parents
We are currently setting up a new section on our sites which we hope will answer many of the concerns and questions you have. Please also see our COVID19 Useful Links page for organisations supporting families at this time.
If you need some help in knowing where to go for additional support and information including concerns about domestic abuse issues we are offering on on-line chat service for two hours a day. You can also contact us by e-mail here.
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