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From Law to Lasting Change: Why relationships skills are needed alongside legal skills in separation

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A Turning Point 30 years ago, I was asked to come and speak about family law to a local workshop for those struggling with separation and divorce. At the time,... Read more

Separated parents colouring with their daughter

Separating Well: The Power of Child-Focused Parenting Programmes

Parenting Post Separation

Separation can be one of the most challenging times in a family’s life, but it doesn't have to define your children's future. For parents going through separation, structured separated parenting programmes offer... Read more

Parents playing football with a child. They are smiling because they understand how a separated parenting programme does and doesn't cover

What Post-Separation Parenting Programmes Don’t Do—And Why That Matters

Parenting Post Separation

Clearing up common misconceptions about parenting programmes after separation Let’s face it: separation and divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when children are involved. Gathering information at the very beginning of... Read more

Children happily laying on a rug whilst their parents are at final hearing in children proceedings

What to Expect at a Final Hearing in Children Proceedings

Legal

For separating parents: if your case is heading to a Final Hearing, here’s what to expect andhow to prepare. If agreement has not been reached at earlier stages, your case... Read more

Two little girls cross a bridge holding hands whilst their parents are at a Dispute Resolution Appointment

What to Expect at a Dispute Resolution Appointment (DRA)

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For separating parents: if your case could not be resolved at the first hearing, here’s what toexpect at the second stage — the Dispute Resolution Appointment (DRA). If you were... Read more

Children listening. Parents wanting to know what to expect at the first dispute resolution appointment

What to Expect at the First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA) in Children Proceedings

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For separating parents: if you’ve made or received a court application about your child, here’s what to expect at the very first hearing — the FHDRA. If you have applied... Read more

Children happily playing football. Their separated parents have used a child arrangement orders to agree who they live with, who they spend time with or have contact with and when.

Child Arrangements Orders Explained: What They Are and When You Might Need One

Legal

For separating parents: if you're unsure what your rights are when it comes to where your child lives and how often they see the other parent, this short guide explains... Read more

Do I Have to Go to Court for Parenting Disputes?

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For separating parents: if you're worried about court and wondering whether there's another way to sort out child arrangements, this guide explains what to try first. In most cases, no... Read more