A divorce or separation is often caused by differences in thinking or actions between the couple. Following a divorce or separation the differences in a couple may continue when matters regarding their children arise. We have often seen parents being quick to pursue a court application to secure custody or contact of their children. Parents […]

Following a divorce or separation of parents the parents or the courts usually make decisions on which parent will have custody of the child and when the children will see the other parent which is also known as child arrangements. Many parents fail to understand that if they breach court orders then this could have […]

It is emotional for parents who have undergone divorce or separation when their children are separated from them and they lose custody. What gets even more difficult for parents is when they are living away from their children in separate parts of the world. We consider the case of Ford v Khalil & Another (2018) […]

For every parent it is important to spend special occasions with their family and children. Similarly, Father’s Day is a special time for children and families to show their love and appreciation for their fathers, especially for children who see their fathers as their heroes and role models. However, Father’s Day can cause mixed feelings […]

A separation or divorce alone can be quite challenging, and traumatising let alone the pain of separating from children. Seasonal and festive holidays can be difficult for parents who are separated from their children. Christmas and festive holidays are often a time for family, food and fun. However, following separation and divorce parents often feel […]

Where a decision of separation or divorce has already been made between the parents breaking this news to the children is often a very difficult and daunting task. Parents often fear the reaction of children when they find out about the separation of their parents which can be a life changing event for them. Our […]