It might not be the most heart-warming sign of an improving economic situation but official figures show that the number of British couples getting divorced has risen since the end of the recession. According to the Office for National Statistics there were 118,140 divorces in England and Wales in 2012, an increase of 0.5 per […]
As regular readers of my blog know, I am going through a divorce whilst also re – adjusting to an empty nest as my youngest daughter has recently left for University in Manchester. For the new generation of empty-nesters apparently divorce is increasingly common. Among people ages 50 and older, the divorce rate has doubled […]
If you, like me watched ITV flagship “This Morning” programme on “Divorce D Day” – which apparently is the busiest day for lawyers, as parents rush to get advice about divorcing, you’ll have seen the excellent advice from Marilyn Stowe. Marilyn’s site has become a valuable resource for divorce and family law information and it […]
Divorced parents are often in denial about how badly the break-up has damaged their children, a survey has found. More than three quarters believed their children had ‘coped well’ – even though just 18 per cent of youngsters said they were happy with the situation. Many parents fail to notice that their children are turning […]
I’m delighted to be featured in The NEW edition of Divorced Parents Online Magazine in the “5 Minutes With Sue” interview. CLICK THE LINK FOR THE LATEST ISSUE! http://bit.ly/18jfvKK The aim of this great Divorce Magazine is to help as many people as possible going through divorce and beyond. The magazine is packed with really […]
I find myself experiencing another of Life’s challenges – divorce in my 50’s. It was not something I planned or have enjoyed. In fact I have found it enormously challenging to accept that my ducks did not line up in the way I thought they would, and I have experienced enormous disappointment, anger, frustration and grief […]
I am delighted to have been interviewed by ‘VIVACIOUS MUM’ where single mums can find lots of positive images, stories, ideas and support around single motherhood. Click here to read my interview about where I think parents go ’wrong,’ when I think the right age is for introducing kids to modern technology and gadgets, the right age when you […]
I work with many parents going through separation, divorce or break up as I have a Coaching Programme called “Successful Separation” and recently I have been talking to Collaborative Lawyers about how they can often lessen the stress associated with this very painful process. I believe that “Divorce is a process – not an event” […]
As you may know I have a Coaching Programme called “Successful Separation.” I am keen to spread the word to parents going through divorce, separation or break – up about Collaborative Law as a more child centred way to handle this very challenging experience and time of chnage. So here is an article in The […]
“One day at a time – this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone: and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering.” ~ Ida Scott Taylor […]
I’ve been recently working with a couple who are divorcing and we were looking at how to handle the new roles that both these parents now face whilst going through the transition. One area I discussed with them was accepting that their ex has a continued role to play in their child’s life which is […]
I work with many parents going through separation, divorce or troubled times as I run a 6 week Coaching Programme called “Successful Separation“ and one of the areas I help parents explore first is the very important area of Communication. The way parents exchanged information, shared their emotions or made joint decisions in the […]
Tonight I gave a talk about my journey of being a Mum at the very wonderful Story of Mum Event in London. I turned up ready to explain my family photos and give the story behind my journey of being the Mum to Will and Molly and it turned out as soon as I looked […]
Going through a divorce is painful and brings with it soooo many upheavals from the heart wrenching process of separation, the legal complexities, moving out of your family home bursting with memories , financial burdens, childcare issues, social changes, and the list goes on. The bottom line is that divorce is an emotional experience that […]
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