We all know that summer can be a stressful time, organising trips for the family, a summer holiday, arranging alternate care for the children.  However for those people who are unfortunately going through a relationship breakdown, the summer period can be no fun at all.

• Plan ahead – If contact between your ex and the children is approaching, plan ahead; where, when and what time, contact will occur.  Have a set plan in place prior to the summer holidays to avoid undue stress and pressure.
• Talk to each other - If you are able to do so, talk to your partner/spouse.  A breakdown of a relationship can be easier to cope with if the parties communicate with each other.  Mediation is an option for those couples who feel that that they are able to amicably talk and discuss their situation to reach an appropriate settlement.
• Preparation – If your children are sharing summer holidays between yourself and your ex, talk to your children and explain that they will have two holidays, make it exciting for them and encourage them throughout the summer period, with reassurance that the holidays will still be special for them.  Leave your children with a positive and happy memory of school holidays.
• Enjoy yourself – Who said that you can’t have fun over the summer break despite an unfortunate relationship breakdown? Remember, a relationship does not define you and our family law team are here to take the pressure from you, so that you may enjoy the summer sun.
• Be flexible – Contact may be subject to change, therefore let the contact change, if it is needed, as this will make times easier for the children and in the long run, easier for you.
• Don’t panic Whatever happens over the summer holidays, our family law team always have our door open to provide you with advice on your particular circumstances.

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