Addressing your concerns for the children who are affected by the divorce or seperation

A divorce affects not only you as parents, but also your children. as a parent, it can be difficult to balance your own grief, uncertainty, and worries with the need to be there for your children. You may be wondering how to tell them, how they will cope with the divorce, and how to prevent arguments from arising regarding the children's care.

During mediation, there is space for these feelings and concerns. We discuss what your children need to continue feeling safe and heard, and together we look for a suitable way to shape their care and upbringing. Where necessary, I provide you with practical insights and tools so that you can continue to be parents together even after the divorce.

What do you need to arrange during a divorce involving (young) children?

When you have minor children and are getting divorced, in addition to the emotional consequences, there are also various legal obligations and practical matters that need to be arranged.

Consider the following:

• coming to mutal agreements regarding the division of care and upbringing
• on which address will the children be registered?
• who is entitled to child benefit?
• agreements regarding the division of child costs

The agreements you make during mediation are documented in a formal parenting plan. A parenting plan is mandatory when you have minor children and are getting divorced. The plan provides clarity regarding the arrangements concerning the children and forms an important basis for your parenting after the divorce.