Top tips for difficult conversations when co-parenting or as a separated or divorced parent
Resolution have put together a guide on having tricky conversations with your former spouse or partner, particularly about children or finances.
These discussions can seem stressful and potentially become emotional quickly, with little advice or guidance on offer. This guide aims to change this. The way your separation occurs might influence how easy or difficult it feels to communicate. Consider getting some early help and support you so that you can establish a way to communicate.
You can access the ‘parenting through separation’ guide for free at Resolution’s website, accessible through this link: https://resolution.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Parenting-through-separation-guide.pdf
Plan what you want to communicate by writing it down or having an agenda can help you to get your thoughts in order and to make sure that you do not forget anything important.
It may also be that using a mediator, a counsellor, a coach can help broach some issues. It may also be a family friend whom you both respect and who feels able to help neutrally.