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When you've been through a difficult separation and have started a new life as a single parent or with a new partner, celebrations such as Mother's Day and Father's Da... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsYou would think that getting married for the second time would be easier; you’ve been through the process once before so you’re aware of the fees, paperwork, and metic... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsFrom April 2013, the UK government removed the Housing Benefit spare room subsidy in the social rented sector. The so-called 'bedroom tax' means that all curren... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsThe British government announced that as of 1 April 2013, civil legal aid will no longer be available for cases involving divorce and child custody. The only exceptions... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsQuestions from some of our users during theParentConnection’s recent live chat with Lynne Passmore, of Lynne Passmore Family Law highlighted a concern over the different typ... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsQuestions from users during the ParentConnection’s recent live advice surgery with family lawyer t... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsThe media coverage of Chris Huhne’s fall from grace after allegedly forcing his wife to take his speeding points has largely focused on his personal life; his affair, his ex... (continued)
Read more →1 CommentFrom keeping a diary to posting on forums, writing about your personal relationships can have a truly cathartic effect on people. The act of writing down your feelings as you expe... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsDuring the separation process, parents often argue that they are entitled to an equal amount of time with their children. While an even fifty-fifty split may sound fair, it’... (continued)
Read more →1 Comment Christmas is a time for families and for many separated families it resurrects the sense of loss of the “perfect family “that no longer is. ... (continued)
Read more →0 Comments Christmas can prove to be a difficult time of year for separated parents. In our recent live advice surgery, collaborative lawyer and mediator Jo O’Sul... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsQuestions from some of our users during the ParentConnection’s recent live advice surgery with Principle Family Lawyer Julia Brown of Family Legal, highlighted the conce... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsWe live in an increasingly mobile society few people stay in the same place in which they grew up – moving for work reasons or just because they feel a different area may wo... (continued)
Read more →1 CommentWant to learn a new language? There’s an app for that. Do your grocery shopping? There’s an app for that too. Going through a divorce? If only it were that sim... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsThe Government has now finished consulting on making changes to both The Children’s Act and legal processes that affect separating parents going through the courts. ... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsMo Farah, Bradley Wiggins, Greg Rutherford, Tim Baillie, Etienne Stott. Just a few of the familiar names of team GB’s Gold medal winners, and all outstanding role models acc... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsEmma Cohn and Stacey Hart set up ' a kidspace' while working with bereaved children. They noticed children experienced similar losses when their parents decided to separat... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsRecently on the parent connection forum we received a post from a new father describing a difficult and moving story around maintaining contact with his new baby daughter after ha... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsThey say you should never talk about religion, politics or money at the dinner table. But when you’re adapting to life as a single parent, family finances often become top p... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsDebrett’s, the publisher famous for their etiquette guides, has teamed up with leading divorce lawyers to produce a new guide for divorcing couples: Debrett’s Guid... (continued)
Read more →1 CommentThe think tank Social Market Foundation has found that families are set to see childcare costs rise by up to £1,400 per year by 2015. This is unwelcome news to families alre... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsNew legislation which requires couples to attend mediation before settling divorce disputes in court will come into effect in April 2012. Through mediation, separating couples can... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsDue to the increasing cost of childcare and busy careers of today’s families, many grandparents are looking after their grandchildren on a regular basis. Research by the Pos... (continued)
Read more →1 CommentIf you reckon life’s easier for the rich and famous, take a look at A-list actress Halle Berry’s rocky relationship with former partner and father of her child,... (continued)
Read more →0 CommentsAfter a tough few months getting over her split from husband Marc Anthony, it’s nice to see mum-of-two Jennifer Lopez moving on again with, well, a bit of a hunk. ... (continued)
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