United Kingdom: Divorce

School holidays following parental separation require careful planning to balance children's needs with practical considerations. This guidance explores how separated parents can navigate holiday arrangements, reduce conflict over special occasions and travel plans, and maintain focus on children's wellbeing throughout the process.

Divorce presents unique challenges for children's emotional wellbeing, with impacts varying by age and individual circumstances. Understanding how separation affects mental health and knowing when to seek professional support can make a crucial difference in helping children navigate this difficult family transition. This resource examines the signs that children may be struggling and emphasizes the importance of proactive mental health intervention throughout the divorce process.

Jo Carr-West, Partner in our Family & Relationships department, discuss how divorce after 50 can feel uniquely daunting, often involving the unwinding of decades of shared life, intertwined identities...