In this latest episode of The Splitting Headache podcast, family lawyer Joanna Abrahams and broadcaster Nick Coffer are joined by Trish Berry-Relph, who is a systemic family therapist and independent social worker. They discuss conflict and hostility in separations - how and why does it happen, how can it be avoided and, most importantly, what is the impact on children involved. This impact can be devastating and turn an already difficult separation into a catastrophic one for the children. This podcast episode puts your children exactly where they should be - front and centre in your thoughts in everything you do when separating or divorcing. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Divorce and separation can be brutal for all involved - especially for the children. But is it possible to divorce or separate well? Can couples find solutions which work for everyone, in the best interests of their children? In this series, one of the country's top family lawyers, Joanna Abrahams of Valemus Law, talks to broadcaster Nick Coffer about divorce and separation in a refreshingly frank and open take on how to manage the process better. They cover important questions, such as parental alienation and how to avoid it, how to agree contact arrangements, what is the impact on children of parental hostility and what steps can be taken to minimise it, how can finances be managed in a calm and measured way, can mediation help, and what happens if you are left with no choice but to make an application to the Family Court.This is high quality advice, condensed into podcasts which will be vital for anyone going through, or thinking of going through divorce and separation.For more information about Joanna's work, head to www.valemuslaw.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.