Christmas is viewed by many as being
a special time for families but it is a sad fact of life for many that it can
be a very difficult time as well.
The children of separated parents will
find this time of year difficult and upsetting as they will wish to spend time
with both parents. However there are ways of easing the difficulty. For example
the children can spend Christmas Day with one parent and Boxing Day with the
other. They can actually have two Christmases a prospect that a lot of children
will look forward to. This arrangement can be alternated each year. What is
appropriate will depend on the circumstances of the children and individuals.
Christmas also brings other pressures,
usually financial and spending time together in strained circumstances can also
cause problems for couples. If you find yourself in this difficult situation
please contact us and we will advise you on your position.
Many people will inevitably see the
New Year as a chance to have a fresh start, to change their lives and to sort
out their family problems. If you find yourselves in need of family law advice
please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist you and
advise on the best course of action.”
Neil Remnant
head up the family law department at Grantham based JMP Solicitors and is
available on 01476 561415 or nremnant@jmp-solicitors.com
