Life, love and the law
Life, love and the law is the podcast brought to you by Stowe Family Law. After almost 70 episodes of Stowe talks, our podcast helping you through relationship breakdown, Life, love and the law is a new direction.
This podcast series will bring you heartfelt and insightful conversations with experts in and around the family law field, including divorce coaches, domestic abuse consultants, financial advisers, mortgage brokers and much more.
Our host, Liza Gatrell, family lawyer at Stowe Family Law will welcome guests to open up the conversation around all things relationship breakdown. She'll be inviting our guests to share real stories that will help you feel less alone as you navigate some of life's toughest times.
Getting the right advice is essential to minimising the stress and strain of divorce and family breakdown, so we'll still give the same great legal guidance and practical information on family processes that you expect from us.
Life, love and the law, the podcast will help you move through each stage of your journey knowing you've got someone in your corner, whatever your circumstances.
Life, love and the law
Episode 35: School holiday planning for separated parents
School holidays can be difficult to juggle for any parents, but for those separated and co-parenting, it can bring a whole host of additional issues.
In this episode, hosts Matt & Liza were joined by The Divorce & Separation Coach, Chloe O. to look at the best way to plan the holidays as a separated parent.
Take a listen as they explore the challenges of planning holidays, the importance of communication, flexibility, and child-focused decision-making. How to address objections, your legal options and the use of mediation to resolve any issues, along with practical advice for navigating the complexities of summer holidays when at home.
02:16 Why are holidays sometimes a contentious issue?
03:05 When should you discuss holidays, and what is the best way to do this?
04:14 What are the common objections about holidays?
06:20 The importance of flexibility and planning
07:30 How to minimise the impact on your children
08:25 How to manage the emotional impact of being apart from your children
14:29 What you definitely shouldn’t do when holiday planning with your ex
16:45 What should you do when holiday planning?
17:20 What are the potential legal issues?
17:54 What are your legal options if you cannot agree on holidays?
19:50 Resolving differences through mediation.
21:45 The role of a parenting plan or Child Arrangements Order (CAO)
22:08 How to handle a new partner going on holiday with your kids
23:11 Planning holidays when you are not going away
28:20 Chloe's top tips for summer holiday planning for separated parents
Additional resources
Supporting children through divorce: https://youtu.be/tMbi1vqkg4E
How to co-parent calmly and the challenges of blended families - https://youtu.be/7OGpehg2cws
How to get a child arrangements order? https://youtu.be/YRnaUVqn95c
Do I need my ex’s permission to take the kids on holiday https://youtu.be/Qi-Wg4mqjno
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