Seasonal and festive holidays like Christmas can be really hard for parents not living with their children. This can leave parents feeling jealous, lonely, sad, angry and resentful. Separated families may feel as though everyone…

Christmas conjures images of a happy family, from now until the big day we are bombarded with images of this in the media – it is constant. What if you are alone this Christmas? Not…

Arrangements for the Christmas holidays spark numerous enquiries at this time of year and, during what is usually an emotionally charged time of year, negotiations can be fraught. Don’t leave it until the last minute…

5 tips for coping with Divorce     Don’t fight your feelings – It’s normal to have lots of ups and downs, and feel many conflicting emotions, including anger, resentment, sadness, relief, fear, and confusion….

No divorce is the same When a couple decide to separate, divorce proceedings are not usually the first thing they think about. Instead, they often need to tackle more pressing practical concerns, such as where…

For the newly single the thought of “starting again” in a new relationship can be a very daunting one, and I often find myself being asked about the dos and don’ts of dating, or starting…

  A question that I am often asked is – do people often go through the pain of divorce only to discover that they have made a mistake and then decide to remarry?   The…

Back to School Has the start of the new school year caused you to question your relationship? The children starting or returning to school is a landmark in the calendar. Whilst you may be relieved…

Back to School This can be an exciting time for some children and maybe a little upsetting for others. For parents that are separated it can be an especially stressful time. Questions come up about…