How can mediation help sort out arrangements for children?
Separation can be an especially difficult time for
children. However, one thing that seems to be clear from the research is that
it is the degree of parental conflict rather than the fact of the breakdown of
the relationship that damages children. Children suffer less long-lasting
emotional damage when their parents are able to co-operate over arrangements
for them. A mediator can help separating parents work out a parenting plan
which will cover where the children are to live and the arrangements for the
other parent seeing them both in term time and in holiday periods, as well as
help parents discuss any other issue affecting the children.
