Helping children with the stress of a marriage breakdown

Divorce can be a difficult and stressful time for children. Their world has been turned upside down. They’re scared, anxious and confused. They will have many different emotions throughout the divorce. They’ll need answer to questions they may not feel comfortable asking, but above all they’ll need your love, understanding and support.

In the infographic below we take a look ways to help lower your children’s stress and anxieties. We take a look at different age groups, as each will have its own requirements to help ease your children’s pain. Plain, open and frank talking is probably the best approach to children of all ages. They will need succinct answers and ways to help your divorce less stressful and unsettling.

Love, understanding and patience are just some of the skills you’ll need to adopt. Their well-being is paramount and as difficult as it may be to talk; trying to put your partner down and blame them isn’t a good approach. Your children have two parents at now and they will have in the future.

Read on to find out more information on Talking To Your Children About Divorce. You’ll find plenty of tips that can help your children come to terms with your divorce.




by Browell Smith & Co

Lawyers predict surge in divorce enquires…

Watch our video where Slater and Gordon divorce lawyer Rupi Rai talks you through the process of divorce.

Rupi Rai

Rupi Rai

The first day law firms open their doors after their Christmas break has been dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ as the holiday season pushes relationships beyond breaking point.

Law firm Slater and Gordon expect divorces to spike on the first Monday of January, with many people having already made appointments for the first working week of 2016.

Long endured relationship issues can be magnified over the Christmas period, as fatigue and financial stress take their toll. Whilst for many, the New Year is simply a time to re-evaluate their life and resolve to make a change.


Watch our video to hear Slater and Gordon Divorce Lawyer, Rupi Rai, explain the ins and outs of divorce, such as how long proceedings can take, the cost, how it can affect children, the legalities of splitting assets and what is and isn’t decided in the courts.

Divorce , Family Life and Stress – watch our video #DiarisingDivorce

Summary: Watch our live stream as we discuss the often difficult topic of divorce and whether ‘scheduling it in advance’ is a better option for you and your family, and a good way to minimse the stress that comes with such events.

Show date: 10th December 2015

Show Time: 13:00

Stress, Divorce and Family Life

Stress, Divorce and Family Life

Not only does a divorce take an emotional toll on the people involved but it is an expensive and sometimes lengthy process.  With an increasing number of people scheduling their divorces in advance to avoid added turmoil and to ensure everything is in order, we look at what impact this has when handling the matter.


Joining us are special guests, Rupi Rai (family and divorce solicitor, Slater and Gordon) and Anastasia de Waal (Chairman, Family Lives) as they give us helpful tips and advice on what practical considerations we should take into account and how to remain logical and keep a level head throughout the whole process.

We delve into topics such as why this is becoming a new trend, what support is available to us, the most efficient way to handle a divorce if children are involved and how to keep you and your partner on good terms in the long run.

For all this and more tune into our live stream at 13:00 on the 10th December.

If you have any questions you would like answered during the show please send them in using the hashtag #DiarisingDivorce.