Here are 10 top tips for parents to help them think about divorce from their child’s perspective.
They have been devised by The Family Justice Young People’s Board
• Remember I have the right to see both of my parents as long as it is safe for me.
• I can have a relationship with the partner of my other parent without this changing my love for you.
• Try to have good communication with my other parent because it will help me. Speak to them nicely.
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Keep my other parent updated about my needs and what is happening for me. I might need their help to.
• Don’t say bad things about my other parent, especially if I can hear. Remember I can often overhear your conversations or see your social media comments.
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Remember it is ok for me to love and have a relationship with my other parent.
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Don’t make me feel guilty about spending time with my other parent.
• Don’t make permanent decisions about my life based on how you feel at the moment. Think about how I feel now and how I might feel in the future. My wishes might change.
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Be open to change, be flexible and compromise when agreeing arrangements for me.
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Its ok with me if my parents don’t do things exactly the same. You are both different and that’s alright with me.