High Conflict Separations
“Don’t spend too much time beating on a wall hoping it will transform into a door.”
Emotional conflict
Navigating a painful separation with an ex-partner where emotional hurt is unresolved and children and finances are centre stage of the battle field is extremely draining and emotionally exhausting.
The family law system
Is rarely able to bring about a swift or amicable resolution to families in conflict. The legal arena is frequently unable to address the emotional distress that underlies the fears and losses created by family splits and despite its best efforts, tends to create a sense of winners and losers. This is particularly unhelpful for children caught within the maelstrom of the legal battle between their parents and will often unhelpfully encourage them to side with the parent who makes them feel most safe.
Resolving the conflict
Family therapy can help to create new narratives about the family, the separation, the role of each parent and help absent parents to repair and re-build relationships with their children. I am experienced in supporting families through this process which may include liaising with social workers, children’s guardians, CAFCAS workers, family lawyers and in the preparation of court reports.