I was expecting the divorce season at BEST to kick off in the New Year but, it came early for me starting with a call on Christmas day. I had been struck by a ‘bug’ and not at all in the best of moods. However, my problems were insignificant compared to those of the client who was desperate enough to phone me at that time. It never ceases to surprise me the lengths that a bitter spouse will go to in order to punish an ex. Most commonly this involves children. It is absolutely abhorrent to use the children as pawns especially at Christmas time. Regrettably, the client’s best option was to ‘sit it out for a few days’. The thought of this distraught lady sitting alone at Christmas in tears was unbearable but clearly what her ex intended. The impact on the children could not have featured in his decision making. The children are back with their mother now after an emergency order and father’s contact has been limited. The children are still upset with him and one doesn’t want to see him again. Sadly, he doesn’t seem to care….

Parenting after parting offers sound advice to couples going through divorce and separation but it’s only of use if they choose to attend and participate. I think it should be compulsory.

On a brighter note, I returned to the welcome news of some reconciliations! I post some unusual divorce stories from around the world on my twitter feed. Some have a comedy element and some are just horrible Happy New Year Best Regards Harjit Sarang

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