I have been a single mum for about 7 years now. My children are 19 and nearly 18. I regularly have conversations with my married friends about whether being a…
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Whilst you know in your heart that it’s just one day, the thought of not being with the kids on Christmas Day can make you dread the festive period. You…
Since I last sat down to write, the whole world has changed, or so it feels. Yet, I walk outside and everything still looks the same. As the government ask…
I have been a single mum for about 4 years now. My children are 16 and nearly 15. I regularly have conversations with my married friends about whether being a…
As you may have read in our previous blogs, No Fault Divorce has been on the table for some time. In 2019, it was moving forward at a pace. However,…
There are various times since I separated that I have experienced the loneliness of divorce. It hasn’t always happened when I’ve been on my own. I have sometimes had a…
When we set up Smart Divorce, it was to help individuals and couples to divorce amicably. The blogs I have written have this idea at their heart. However, we have…
As a divorcing parent, the weekends can be difficult. This is particularly the case if it’s your weekend away from the children. After a particularly bad week, I’m sure that…
One of the hardest decisions that a couple have to make when they split up is the time that they each spend with their children. Now everything is agreed, you…
You have recently separated but what do you tell your children’s school? Telling your children’s school about separation and divorce can be difficult and embarrassing but it is much better…
Father’s Day is a time when we can reflect on the male role models in our lives. We can appreciate the lessons learned from their input. Gifts and cards are…