Divorce and separation can be one of the most challenging events in a child’s life, especially when they are ‘caught in the middle’ of parents who struggle to resolve conflict and make decisions, together.

Separating parents use the law or mediation to assist with the practicalities and the logistics of separation. Mediation allows for a deeper dive into communication challenges and setting boundaries. Child Inclusive mediation ensure the voice of the child is heard to inform the outcome of the decisions made by parents.

What parents often lack are the tools to co parent. The built up resentment, which often emanates from litigation or extensive communication between solicitors can prevent parents being able work together to effectively co parent.

Together, with Hayley Scott Coaching, we have developed a bespoke and holistic programme, combining the experienced family lawyer/mediator and a certified parenting coach. You will address the practicalities of separation whilst at the same time consider and address the emotional impact on you as parents and on your children. You will agree on the division of the family finances and the arrangements for the children, through mediation or using the One Couple. One Lawyer service and simultaneously work together with a qualified therapeutic parenting coach to ensure that your homes are a secure and stable base for your children. Together, this will give you the necessary toolkit to navigate a successful and healthy co-parenting relationship going forward.

Legal guidance and emotional support are not separate tracks – they are two sides of the same coin, which should be approached together at the outset to ensure an amicable separation and constructive co-parenting.

Rachel and Hayley tailor their approach to each specific case, working with parents to ensure that both the immediate and future arrangements are considered and agreedd and that long-term strategies are put in place to enable effective co-parenting and prevent long-term intervention from professionals