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Children's experience of private law proceedings

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In October 2021, the Nuffield FJO published the six key messages from research about children’s experience of private law proceedings. These findings may be useful to read by parents thinking about either court or child inclusive mediation. Our family...

Good Divorce Week 2021

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Every parent wants to put their children’s interests front and centre during a divorce or separation but all too often they don’t know where to turn for help. That’s why Resolution has created the ‘Parenting Through Separation...

Managing plans for children over the festive season

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Are you separated and worried about what arrangements you will be able to make with your ex-partner to be able to see your child(ren) over the upcoming festive season? If you have not agreed arrangements for seeing your child(ren) over the festive period,...

Stages of A Relationship Breakdown: Should I Get A Divorce?

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Relationship breakdowns are almost always difficult and highly emotional experiences for both parties. Often breakups can leave you feeling deeply hurt or alone, and after the end of long relationships many are unsure what to do next. Here we go through the...

No fault divorce delayed until 2022

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It has recently been announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, will not come into force until 6 April 2022, and not this autumn as the government originally planned, despite it receiving royal assent a year ago. This date is later than...

Children suffer with your lack of forgiveness after divorce

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We came across this great insight into why divorcing parents need to be aware that it is the children who pay for the parents’ lack of forgiveness after divorce.   Our family law team offer guidance and assistance through difficult times. ...

What do you do when children refuse visitation?

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It is the responsibility of both parents to ensure that your child(ren) comply with the scheduled parenting time. But forcing compliance is not the clear solution, especially long-term. From a child-centered divorce perspective, it is suggested you put your...

Rules for children who live between two households for Christmas

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Separated families and the coronavirus pandemic: what are the rules for children that live between two households during the Christmas period?    This is a question no doubt that many parents have asked themselves and perhaps has been the cause...

Talking to children about divorce

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This is an interesting article on helping children survive divorce and how talking to them at the right time about their parents divorcing can help play a part in how they react and deal with feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Our Family Law team are here...

Anger and vengeance affect the outcome of your divorce

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This is an excellent article by Mary S Brock and well worth reading. The Family Law team at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors can provide you with help and advice if you are separating or going through divorce .  Contact a member of our team at any...

Advice on talking to pre-teen children about divorce

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Insightful advice on how the age of your children will affect how they react to the news and changing circumstances brought about by your divorce from M. Gary Neuman, licensed family counsellor and Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator. No two...

Divorce and telling children

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What to tell your spouse before you tell the kids about the divorce! This is a really positive article by By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT the author of the new ebook, How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? for parents to read and act on before they sit their...

Insightful advice for divorced parents with teens

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Our family law experts are available to help and advise you if you have family issues you want to resolve. Our Family Mediation service can be useful to help parties involved communicate about problems and issues. Find out about our family law and family...

10 great advice tips for divorcing parents

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Following on from the previous blog about not letting divorce destroy your kids, here is part 2 of the list of great tips for sound guidelines for parents to follow. If you are a parent going through a divorce do look through these tips as one or two of...

Divorce doesn't have to destroy your kids

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These are sound guidelines with valuable suggestions to safeguard your children from the negative consequences of divorce. I am a trained Family Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer and can help provide you with help and advice to manage your separation and...

Divorcing when kids are young brings special challenges

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This is an interesting and thought provoking article by author Dr. Michelle Gollan (a USC graduate and a licensed Clinical Psychologist). Ending a relationship when there are children involved has many challenges and more so when they are younger children. ...

Co-parenting: For your children's sake

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Chris Myles, Head of Family Law and Family Mediator at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors shares this excellent advice from coach Sharon Shenker from a recent practical parenting tips publication. If you are separated or divorced and would like advice on...

How often will I see my children if we separate?

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When divorcing or going through a separation, child arrangements are one of the most important factors to consider. Things like how many hours a week can a father see his child and when parents separate who gets custody of the child need to be...

Dealing with Divorce or Separation stress

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At Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors we can offer you collaborative law as a way to help you deal with your separation or divorce in a non-conflict way, benefiting everyone involved. Here's a good article by Sharon Shenker who has worked with children and...

How Collaborative Lawyers can help you

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Move past anger with your ex-partner following a separation or divorce particularly in relation to children. I’m Chris Myles, Collaborative Family Lawyer and a Director of Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. I recently read an article by Kristin Little,...

Divorcing parents - Don't bring your battles to Court

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This blog gives a great insight into taking a positive approach to divorce, especially when children are involved and is well written by Rosalind Sedacca, a Divorce & Parenting Coach. You’re getting divorced and you’re angry, resentful,...

Key ways to making cooperative co-parenting work

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Children of divorce do best when both of their parents continue to be actively involved in their lives. It's the ongoing connection that makes the positive difference for these children, minimising the fact that their parents no longer live together. ...

Four ways to parent after divorce

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Parenting after divorce can be complex, frustrating and confusing. However, every day parents are coping with the challenges and raising happy, well-adjusted children. There are many factors that influence your effectiveness as a parent. Here are 4 major...

5 ways to keep connected with your kids after divorce

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This is a thought-provoking and positive article with practical advice by Rosalind Sedacca (author of How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce?) on keeping connected with your children after a divorce. If you would like advice on your separation or divorce,...

Dating after Divorce

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During the divorce process it is very hard for most to imagine ever finding love again, even though the previous marriage is over. Many solicitors and mediators talk about a ‘child-centred divorce’ which is how parties are expected to approach...

Clean Break? Not if you have children....

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Many years ago when someone said ‘I do’ it was for life. If a couple’s relationship took a turn for the worse, couples would work on their relationship and not just run to their nearest solicitor. This of course left many people trapped in...

3 ways to stop bickering in your relationship

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Many couples bicker over all sorts of trivial things. Especially when they have become more disconnected, this is where ridiculous arguments, over pointless things can become big issues. For example, couples bicker about the "right" way to pack the...

Nine things you should never do in your divorce

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This is a very interesting and thought provoking article to read by Karen Covy, author of “When happily ever after ends: how to survive your divorce – emotionally, financially and legally”, especially this time of year when divorce rates...

Divorce and Parenting - For Some It's No Big Deal!

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This is a very interesting article by Rosalind Sedacca, to the point and good advice. If you need help and advice with children matters, do not hesitate to contact a member of our Family Team at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Divorce and Parenting - For...

What is a Parenting Plan and what are the benefits?

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What is a Parenting Plan and what are the benefits? A Parenting Plan is a written document that parents make on the practical aspects of parenting when they separate and divorce. They are designed to give each parent and their children clarity about when...

Data Protection; Get it Right

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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has recently imposed fines on several organisations for data breaches: Hampshire County Council was fined 100,000 for failing to implement effective contingency plans to protect personal data when...

Collaborative lawyers go karting

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Resolution's biggest public-facing campaign of the year, Family Dispute Resolution Week, commenced on the 23rd November and kicked off with a speedy start! Members from York Collaborative Law Group undertook a go-karting challenge in aid of the national...

Supporting Parents to Put #childrenfirst

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Week commencing 23 November 2015 has been Family Dispute Resolution Week and we have been supporting the campaign. To keep the information available for people to access, please see the links below you can visit to find out more information about...

#familylawmanifesto

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This week was the launch of the Resolution Manifesto for Family Law #familylawmanifesto, setting out what needs to change in the family justice system in order to improve the lives of separating and separated families across England and Wales. The...

A better way to divorce

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Divorce is devastating. But it doesn't have to be. There is a better way for you, your family and your children, which family law organisation Resolution is highlighting as part of Family Dispute Resolution Week 24-28 November. Watch the new video from...