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- How to get through Father’s Day when you are a single Mum“I’m a single mum; this is why I dread Father’s Day” As Father’s Day approaches, partner divorce coach Kate Nestor shares her tips to help single Mum’s navigate the day. Solo parenting brings challenges year-round, but the annual Mother’s and Father’s Days can bring additional issues for parents and children. For single Mums facing another... […]Kate Nestor
- How to overcome loneliness after divorce or a break-upAnyone can experience loneliness. Whether alone or in company, we each have different reasons for feeling lonely. However, if chronic or long-term loneliness is left unresolved, it can begin to impact our mental health. Divorce or separation means letting go of some areas of your life that are no longer right for you and brings inevitable change.... […]Kate Nestor
- Law Commission recommends laws around wills be amendedOn 16th May 2025, the Law Commission released their final report on Modernising Wills Law. The report, alongside a draft bill, have been presented to Parliament for review, and the Government have released an initial response, welcoming the report and its detailed consideration. The law around wills in England and Wales has remained largely the... […]Sebastian Burrows
- Staying together for the kids? Why that might be doing more harm than goodCatherine Cooke, accredited divorce coach, looks at the belief that staying together for the kids is the healthiest thing to, and where this could be misplaced protection. “Children don’t need a perfect family. They need emotionally healthy parents.” When you’re in a marriage that’s gone flat—or even quietly toxic—it’s easy to cling to the idea... […]Catherine Cooke
- How to tell your friends and family about your divorceIn this article, divorce coach Chloe Oudiz explores sharing the news of your divorce with those closest to you. Navigating these conversations can be a minefield, and keeping your own wellbeing central is key. Chloe explains how to manage the fear around telling people, how to tell your mutual friends, and protecting yourself. Telling others... […]Chloe Oudiz
- Reframing living alone after divorceLiving alone after a divorce or breakup is a transformative experience. It can bring both challenges and opportunities as you transition to living by yourself for the first time in years, or potentially ever. Reframing living alone Adapting to a new lifestyle and redefining yourself outside of a marriage or long-term partnership can be an... […]Kate Nestor
- Mental Health: wellbeing during divorceDivorce can be a testing time for mental health. Detangling yours and your partner’s lives inevitably comes with an emotional toll while at the same time your energy and focus is absorbed by the necessary practicalities and negotiations of the divorce process. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we share six reminders to help you look... […]Stowe Family Law
- How to deal with guilt over a breakupKate Nestor, a divorce and relationship breakup coach at Stowe Family Law, looks at how to deal with guilt over a breakup. Breakups are never easy. Whether you are the one making the decision, or the one floored by your partner’s rejection, the emotions can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with. And of all... […]Kate Nestor
- How to build resilience during divorceGoing through a divorce or break-up can have a detrimental impact on your mental health. Your sense of self and identity are affected. The foundations of your life rocked. You may feel grief, disappointment, loneliness and fear, which can very quickly manifest into anxiety and depression. But there is a way through it. You can... […]Kate Nestor
- What is the best way to end your marriage?One of the most important – and often overlooked – parts of the divorce journey is how you leave. So many people reach a point where they know, deep down, that the marriage is over. But what comes next feels overwhelming. Do you wait? Do you say something straight away? What if you’re not ready... […]Catherine Cooke