Separating

You might find it difficult to come to agreements between yourselves when you separate or divorce. In some cases parents can benefit from having an impartial person to help them come to an agreement. If you want to know what support is available organisations like Changing Futures North East could help 01429 891444

Separation is a difficult time for the whole family. Explaining what's happening & why it's happening to your children can have its challenges.

Handovers can be a really stressful time for both parents! It is also an occasion where children get to see the 2 people they love the most together.

Agreeing practical living arrangements for your children can be difficult.

Parental conflict leading to splitting up is hugely stressful. The process of separation can take years and is a period of uncertainty and conflict.

Sometimes following a separation there can be a loss of contact with one of the parents. This could be the non resident parent and it is a really difficult time for all involved. In these situations there are specific things that can be done to help.

In managing a successful separation the key is to develop a positive co-parenting relationship with your children's other parent.