Don’t wait until the Christmas school holiday is here to work out parenting arrangements.
A period of uncertainty
As Christmas lights and decorations spring up across Surrey, many separated parents are starting to think about how they will share the festive season with their children.
Christmas brings a break from the usual routine, and even parents with well-established arrangements can find it challenging to navigate. Deciding how to divide time, agree on handovers and ensure children get to enjoy special moments with both parents can lead to tension and disagreement.
Stress can mount up
The festive period creates other complications too, such as:
• Will the child be able to see grandparents and other extended family members?
• How might a parent’s new partner fit into the equation?
• What about all the travel arrangements, and how they will be funded?
Challenges like these can become increasingly difficult to manage as the pressures build. This can lead to conflict between parents, making Christmas anything but a joyful time for many separated families.
Move forward with Mediation
Accredited family mediators help separated parents agree between themselves what will work best for the children.
We help separated parents work out a plan that fits their unique family circumstances, and our advice is to get in touch soon. Don’t leave it until the last minute.
Making the arrangements in good time will give certainty to both parents, bringing you peace of mind. Furthermore, it means the children know what is coming in the weeks ahead. This gives everyone the best chance of having a happy Christmas break.
Anyone wanting to find out more about the benefits of family mediation can get in touch to discuss their situation with a member of our team.
Mediation allows the parties to stay in control, as no one will be made to do or agree to anything against their wishes. Unlike in a courtroom, both partners can agree to a solution rather than have a judge decide for them.
