Separated parents: who has the kids this Christmas?
The break-up of a family is always stressful but particularly so over the Christmas period. Understandably parents and children want to spend time together over the holiday period and this can be difficult to arrange when parents are living apart. So, if your family cannot be together over the festive season due to a relationship breakdown now is the time to start discussing where the children will spend Christmas.
I am separated…can I take the children abroad?
We all need a break from daily life and what better way than letting the children play in a pool on holiday. You would not think twice about this when you are in a relationship but what if you are separated or divorced? What if your name is different from the children, following divorce or separation? Does this have an impact on travelling abroad?
Separated parents: who takes the kids this Christmas?
The break-up of a family is always stressful but particularly so over the Christmas period. Understandably parents and children want to spend time together over the holiday period and this can be difficult to arrange when parents are living apart. So if your family cannot not be together over the festive season due to a relationship breakdown now is the time to start discussing where the children will spend Christmas.
Here is our advice for making the best of a family Christmas, despite difficult times.
Removing a partner who is obstructive or not pulling their weight
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Five Myths re Child Arrangements Following Separation
Moving on from our myths in relation to divorce and finances we now address common myths people believe when making child arrangements following separation.
Parental Alienation – What about the children?
Many parents feel that having children is their greatest achievement, they will do anything and everything for them and their love is unconditional. So why can the focus of what is best for a child completely disappear when parents separate?