If you are a single parent who is co-parenting with your ex, particularly if this is the first school term after a separation, getting everyone (including yourselves) prepared for the first day of school can be a little stressful.

There are some considerations for your child that you may not have had to face before. Common questions that arise around this time of year from our clients include:

We are all familiar with New Year Resolutions. They mark the end of the year that has been and are a good opportunity to reflect and evaluate. They also time stamp the start of something new and prompt us to identify what is important to us in life and what we wish to focus on in the coming year.

The Christmas season is said to be one of the most joyful times of the year, however any good family lawyer will likely report otherwise. With immense pressure on families both socially and financially, it is unsurprising that this season is one of the busiest times of the year for the family law sector. Without wanting to sound like ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’, the end of year holiday period has proven to be the catalyst of many relationship breakdowns. The most common of those being partner/spouse relationships.

Not sure what your 2025 Christmas arrangements will look like now you have separated? Many separated parents struggle with what is best for their family after a separation. It can also be daunting for kids to face their first Christmas after a separation.