This feels like a controversial thing to say. But it really shouldn’t be. For some families, divorce can be the best thing to happen for the adults, but also crucially for their children.

It’s a theme we come back to again and again, but research consistently shows that what causes children emotional harm is not divorce in itself, but exposure to entrenched parental conflict. So if two parents are in a relationship which was making them both deeply unhappy, divorce can be an opportunity to create a happier, healthier family life.

One of our most popular blogs is about the positive effects of divorce on children, probably because people going through divorce are desperate to hear some positive news for a change, if you’ve been through separation and it’s made your family life better, do share that experience with others.

Far too much media coverage continues to stigmatise divorce, but that’s not helping divorcing couples and their children. Too few celebrities talk positively about divorce, and some who do can be stigmatised for it.

So do share positive news about divorce if you have it, by normalising divorce and separation we can break down the stigma and lead to far better outcomes for the humans involved.

And to those who share positive stories- thank you!

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If you have more questions about this topic or any other legal issues arising on divorce or separation, please do get in touch as we are always happy to help. You can call us on 0203 488 4475 or email contact@thedivorcesurgery.co.uk.

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