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Divorce can have a big impact on children. Discuss approaches for communicating with your children and ways to maintain the normality in their lives.
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	Contact and Residency 6637 topics Who will the kids live with and how often will the non-resident parent see them? Here you can discuss parental responsibility, residency and contact.	Parenting after divorce - shar ... by PADSstudy 04 Jun 25
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My child wants to live with his dad Do children of age 13 have a say in who they live with? I have been forced out of my home and the kids are with me but my 13 year old now says he wants to live ... 05 Apr 14, by Lewlew36 Latest 09 Apr 14 by somuch2know2 1 2	Replies:8 :789	Latest by somuch2know2 09 Apr 14
Threat of applying for custody My ex and I are currently going through divorce - pronouncement due in court tomorrow, we have been separated for 12 months. We have two precious DC - ... 08 Apr 14, by Overtiredmum Latest 08 Apr 14 by Lostboy67	Replies:2 :344	Latest by Lostboy67 08 Apr 14
Loose tongued grandparents My in laws have never warmed to me. Husband comes from big family and I have never felt like I was really included as I am very different from them. Husband due ... 07 Apr 14, by Rubicon Calling Latest 08 Apr 14 by flowerofscotland	Replies:4 :325	Latest by flowerofscotland 08 Apr 14
Do still hang out with kids and ex.. like a family Hi all.. even as I write the subject question it seems a really stupid question. My kids are now 6 and 8 and we have been separated and divorced for 4 ... 05 Apr 14, by ShepEss Latest 06 Apr 14 by Fiona	Replies:2 :394	Latest by Fiona 06 Apr 14
contact HI wiki Can some one tell me i have a court hearing next week and i have ask CAFCASS to provide a copy of their report and i quoted the family proceeding 4. ... 31 Mar 14, by locky Latest 01 Apr 14 by Forseti	Replies:1 :379	Latest by Forseti 01 Apr 14
ex now trying for shared care hi all im new to this but i need some advice. my and ex husband split last may. in dec we had a contact order set, he had her every fortnight for t weekend. i h ... 25 Mar 14, by lw2513 Latest 31 Mar 14 by A_O 1 2 3	Replies:19 :1479	Latest by A_O 31 Mar 14
maintenance university costs-masters degree My husbands court order ended at 6th form, in relation to his 2 children. He then voluntary agreed to make a contribution to children completing 1st degree,whic ... 26 Mar 14, by dobin Latest 26 Mar 14 by sulkypants	Replies:1 :286	Latest by sulkypants 26 Mar 14
Thinking of relocating Hi, I just wanted some advice about holiday''s or regular contact to a Non Hague Convention Country. Basically, I''ve been offered a job in th ... 20 Mar 14, by blue_planet Latest 20 Mar 14 by juliette0307	Replies:1 :323	Latest by juliette0307 20 Mar 14
Husband has taken children Hi. My husband decided he wasn''t happy mid January. Emailed me at work at was gone by the time I got home. He had told the children, and there was no face to f ... 08 Mar 14, by Midlifewife Latest 20 Mar 14 by Woderwick	Replies:6 :383	Latest by Woderwick 20 Mar 14
Not sure whether to be annoyed or concerned I picked up my son today and the teacher sent him out wearing his wooly hat, which had been cut. His teacher said he came to school like it. Later on when he to ... 24 Jan 14, by u6c00 Latest 18 Mar 14 by WhiteRose 1 2	Replies:10 :752	Latest by WhiteRose 18 Mar 14
Kids more distressed 11 months on I''m wondering if anyone has had similar experiences to mine. My 9 and 11 year old boys have been unsettled and cranky since STBX left 11 months on, but the l ... 17 Mar 14, by Vastra1 Latest 17 Mar 14 by Shezi	Replies:2 :385	Latest by Shezi 17 Mar 14
Can my new partner be added to a contact order? I am awaiting to attend the First Appointment for a Contact Order. I have a partner and wondered does my partner need to be on the contact order as well? (as o ... 17 Mar 14, by FranceLover Latest 17 Mar 14 by FranceLover	Replies:6 :328	Latest by FranceLover 17 Mar 14
Please some impartial advice All was well. Shared residence of my two, court order had been in place for a number of years, everything was settled. Daughters behaviour though has been e ... 15 Mar 14, by jumpingthroughhoops Latest 17 Mar 14 by jumpingthroughhoops 1 2 3	Replies:14 :1136	Latest by jumpingthroughhoops 17 Mar 14
Mediation It''s being a while, hey ho, story continues. I have requested mediation several times. I went to the initial meeting and again requested mediation to ... 14 Mar 14, by Yummy_Mummy Latest 17 Mar 14 by Yummy_Mummy	Replies:2 :423	Latest by Yummy_Mummy 17 Mar 14
Daughter confused and behaviour awful . . . . Hi all - havent been around for a while - hope all you Wikis ar ... 10 Mar 14, by zodiac Latest 13 Mar 14 by zodiac 1 2	Replies:10 :894	Latest by zodiac 13 Mar 14
Child Support v Child Benefit Good afternoon, I need some help with regards to child support. I separated from my ex in 2008 and have never claimed any child support from him (never made ... 11 Mar 14, by lubelia Latest 12 Mar 14 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:6 :394	Latest by WYSPECIAL 12 Mar 14
Children all mixed up?. Hi my 6th old has started going to stay with her father and other woman and her kids, every other weekend, she enjoys going seems to have a good time as ow kids ... 13 Feb 14, by Dvm Latest 10 Mar 14 by zodiac	Replies:6 :345	Latest by zodiac 10 Mar 14
Very delicate matter.. This may seem a very very odd request, but the reason is I''ve found out that my stbx has secretly joined wiki, but I have a very delicate and serious worry inv ... 08 Mar 14, by Scoobie Latest 08 Mar 14 by rubytuesday	Replies:2 :457	Latest by rubytuesday 08 Mar 14
2nd review in family court Had my second review in family court regarding access to our children. The judge is awarding a residence order to the ex. I was in agreement as I believe th ... 28 Feb 14, by Missingme	Replies:0 :309
Child has moved in with father I have been separated from my husband for the last 3 yrs, my youngest (14) has decided to live with his father, I am devastated as we are really close, however ... 25 Feb 14, by getthis Latest 26 Feb 14 by dermot49 1 2	Replies:7 :807	Latest by dermot49 26 Feb 14
Moving 2nd country after leave to remove granted Hello all, I no longer live in UK after being granted permission to remove my son ( age 10) from UK and live in Paris. ( 1 year ago ) . I have ... 24 Feb 14, by ppplll Latest 25 Feb 14 by ppplll	Replies:4 :326	Latest by ppplll 25 Feb 14
Been called to court for hearing I am the respondent in a divorce, my husband filed, grounds were farcical but I''ve agreed to divorce. We do not have children together, I have children from a ... 23 Feb 14, by Hannahjane Latest 23 Feb 14 by Fiona 1 2	Replies:11 :815	Latest by Fiona 23 Feb 14
Child from separated husband''s new relationship Hello, My fiancée is divorcing and she was granted the decree Nisi quite a few years ago. There is no decree Absolute yet and I am a bit puzzled because wh ... 23 Feb 14, by Alton	Replies:0 :305
Holiday Childcare Advice Please My ex wife has already asked me to sort summer holidays (I know, she is obviously bored, and needed another excuse to hassle me) She expects me to hav ... 19 Feb 14, by jonm1 Latest 19 Feb 14 by Rumplestiltsk1n 1 2	Replies:10 :813	Latest by Rumplestiltsk1n 19 Feb 14
advice needed re;child deciding to move out I find myself revisiting this wonderful site for some input once again. Divorced 4 years now after an Absolute nightmare separation from 2007 that invo ... 17 Feb 14, by Camelia Latest 18 Feb 14 by juliette0307	Replies:2 :323	Latest by juliette0307 18 Feb 14
Unable to drive to facilitate contact Hi all, would appreciate any pointers here. I have shared residence order for children,my ex and I live some distance apart - the judge ordered we meet ... 15 Feb 14, by wave Latest 15 Feb 14 by mankster	Replies:6 :352	Latest by mankster 15 Feb 14
Grandparents Hi, I will try not to make this too long! So, my stbx left me a year ago just before I gave birth to our third baby and we are about to receive our decree Nisi. ... 12 Feb 14, by elderflower Latest 13 Feb 14 by elderflower 1 2	Replies:8 :944	Latest by elderflower 13 Feb 14
CafCass trick and lies Last year when I first went to court I had a standard phone call from CAFCASS, when the report came back it was apparent my ex wife had been phoned after me whi ... 04 Feb 14, by Joe123 Latest 10 Feb 14 by Rumbled	Replies:2 :438	Latest by Rumbled 10 Feb 14
Wife suggesting I am bad parent One week into this crap and the stbx has been having little digs about my ability to be a father and saying I am unstable. I have had issues with depression and ... 06 Feb 14, by Stantheman Latest 06 Feb 14 by Flyinghigh34	Replies:1 :483	Latest by Flyinghigh34 06 Feb 14
Advice needed on PR and changing child''s name Hi all, I''m a single parent and my son is 3years old. His "donor" and me broke up straight from birth and he''s never wanted contact ... 02 Feb 14, by Kelly2501 Latest 03 Feb 14 by Kelly2501 1 2	Replies:7 :853	Latest by Kelly2501 03 Feb 14
Children must attend a school they don''t want to.. Just a quick one. Girlfriend and her ex husband have a 50:50 care arrangement for two children (nearly 11 and 9 and 1/2). Mother wants them to attend a better s ... 31 Jan 14, by Big_Jim	Replies:0 :262
birthday Hi Would like to get some views on the following situation... My ex-wife has suggested that we take our son out for the day on his 4th birthda ... 24 Jan 14, by icklacknok Latest 29 Jan 14 by pixy 1 2	Replies:11 :887	Latest by pixy 29 Jan 14
Help is this just a threat! Hello new to this. Like a lot of you my sbtx has turned into someone I don''t even recognise, with lots of nastiness and punishment from him, even though he wa ... 28 Jan 14, by Wild bluebell Latest 29 Jan 14 by charlotte1967	Replies:3 :317	Latest by charlotte1967 29 Jan 14
effects on daddy''s boys Hi new to this...trying to work out how id cope on my own..i have two young boys 3 n 4 who are totally daddy''s boys...if it wasn''t for them i know what i wld ... 21 Jan 14, by chilledpurple Latest 26 Jan 14 by chilledpurple	Replies:6 :364	Latest by chilledpurple 26 Jan 14
Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit Hi, My ex is trying to get his name put on our son''s child tax credit as part of his bid to falsely say he is the main carer. Maybe the Child benefit too b ... 25 Jan 14, by Chocco Latest 25 Jan 14 by Fiona	Replies:2 :544	Latest by Fiona 25 Jan 14
Childminder access Well..my situation has deteriorated over the last couple of weeks i''m afraid and looks like one for the court. Am posting this for a reasoned viewpoin ... 21 Jan 14, by Cameron70 Latest 21 Jan 14 by carer 1 2	Replies:7 :719	Latest by carer 21 Jan 14
Any tips for encouraging child to WANT to see dad? My child hasn''t seen their dad for just over a year, which was a very negative experience, as were the ones in the preceeding months. The last positive contac ... 11 Dec 13, by peacelovejoy Latest 20 Jan 14 by carer 1 2 3 4	Replies:21 :1535	Latest by carer 20 Jan 14
About ''send to bench'' Was at court yesterday. One of the things the judge said was about ''bringing the case to bench'' CAFCASS said no. What did the Judge mean? ... 15 Jan 14, by xxx1 Latest 19 Jan 14 by xxx1	Replies:5 :391	Latest by xxx1 19 Jan 14
False abuse allegations Tonight, for the second time since he left the FMH my STBX has threatened to call the police and report that I am abusing (hitting) my 9 year old son (who has A ... 15 Jan 14, by Gnome Latest 15 Jan 14 by Shezi	Replies:3 :312	Latest by Shezi 15 Jan 14
stbx parenting skills I am separated 1 year we have joint custody (I use the term loosely. My girls go to their dad every weekend. He does not take them anywhere he does not do anyt ... 14 Jan 14, by rumination Latest 15 Jan 14 by Vastra1	Replies:4 :324	Latest by Vastra1 15 Jan 14

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