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Today marks the start of Good Divorce Week, an initiative to help parents adopt a child-focused approach to separation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Divorce<\/a> is stressful and upsetting for everyone involved, but sometimes it\u2019s necessary and the end result, particularly if it can be achieved amicably, is far healthier than struggling on in an unhappy marriage.<\/p>\n

There are ways to mitigate some of the stress, acrimony and expense of divorce. Mediation<\/a> and Collaborative Law<\/a> are both processes designed to help separating couples make difficult decisions about their future, without involving the family courts – we\u2019ll look more closely at these in the next few days.<\/p>\n

As Good Divorce Week is advocating, keeping the best interests of your children at the heart of all discussions about separation is essential. Children find the experience one of the most challenging and impactful of their lives and so, with our colleagues at Resolution, we want to give you the tools to support them through your divorce and beyond.<\/p>\n

Parenting through separation<\/h3>\n

Resolution, an organisation that represents family justice professionals, is organising Good Divorce Week to raise awareness of its Parenting Through Separation Guide. It is a free resource that contains the information you need to find a constructive way forward. Download the PDF here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The guide looks at the many challenges parents face during a divorce, discusses the thoughts and feelings that are to be expected and steers you towards finding solutions that work for the entire family. Most importantly, it reminds us that cooperation and communication are key to co-parenting after separation and that whatever is happening between you and your partner, you must find a way to protect and provide comfort to your children through this turbulent time.<\/p>\n

You are not alone<\/h3>\n

According to the latest government statistics, there were 3.6 million children in separated families by March 2020 – that\u2019s around one in four of all 0-19-year-olds in Great Britain.<\/p>\n

Since then, the pandemic has put enormous pressure on family relationships and we have seen a sustained increase in enquiries about divorce, so it is likely these statistics will increase. Why am I telling you this? Because it makes you realise how many children are currently dealing with the breakdown of their parents\u2019 relationship and therefore, just how important it is to handle the process with care.<\/p>\n

Divorce solicitors are often accused of being the creators and enablers of misery, but the vast majority of us just want to help clients in any way possible. There are times when little can be done to save a relationship, particularly if there is a history of abuse and controlling behaviour and in these instances, court proceedings have their place. However, there is no doubt protracted legal wrangling damages what remains of a marriage and makes it unlikely you will be able to co-parent positively in the future.<\/p>\n

If you are at the beginning of the divorce process, or considering bringing your relationship to an end, research the options available. It might not feel like it, but there are options open to you. The best starting point is to contact a specialist solicitor who can give you the facts about your legal standing and if necessary, make referrals to other professionals, such as therapists and counsellors.<\/p>\n

Speaking to a solicitor does not inevitably lead to a separation, but accessing information can be empowering. Clients often say they feel better after our initial chat, just knowing there is someone to turn to if things don\u2019t improve.<\/p>\n

Please take some time to read the Parenting Through Separation Guide and if you have any questions about divorce or separation, contact my expert team on (0114) 218 4000.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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