Practicalities

Practical advice for fathers adjusting to life after separation and maintaining relationships with their children. Topics include housing arrangements, routines, holidays, and managing special occasions across two homes.

Accidents Happen: What to Do When a Child Is Injured

Help your child after an accident or injury, whether it's a minor scrape or something that needs medical care.

Building a Routine After Separation

Help your kids feel secure after separation by creating predictable routines and consistent schedules with both parents.

Checklist: What You Need in the House for Your Child

Make sure your new place has everything your child needs when they visit, from their own room to clothes and toys.

Child maintenance: What Am I Paying for?

Child maintenance is the money one parent pays to help cover everyday costs of raising their child after separation.

Co-Parenting Apps: Which One Should You Use?

Compare the top co-parenting apps to manage shared schedules, expenses and messaging without turning logistics into arguments.

Ex Taking Child to Live in EU Country: What Are My Rights?

If your ex wants to move your child to an EU country, you may be able to stop it, but your rights depend on whether you have parental responsibility.

Holiday Ideas for Dads and Kids

Make the most of summer holidays with your kids and strengthen your bond through quality time together.

Introducing a New Partner to Your Children

Tips for introducing your new partner to your kids after separation without causing stress or confusion.

Letter to Your Child's School or GP for Information: Template

Use these letter templates to formally request your child's medical and school records from healthcare providers and educators.

Living with Your Ex

Practical tips for managing the challenge of living with your ex while you save up to move out.

Making a Home Away from Home for Your Child

Help your child feel at home during visits by creating a comfortable space that's truly theirs in your new place.

Making the Most of Your Time with Your Child

When you have limited time with your kids after separation, make those hours count by staying present and genuinely interested in their lives.

New Partners: How It Feels to Date a Separated Dad

Dating a separated dad comes with unique challenges like guilt, co-parenting dynamics, and questions about how much you're willing to take on.

Organising Christmas Between Two Homes

Split custody at Christmas works best when both parents agree on a fair arrangement and focus on the child's needs rather than competing.

Planning Children's Parties

How to plan a kids' birthday party without the stress by setting realistic expectations and keeping things simple.

Recommended Reading for Separated Dads

Books and resources recommended by separated dads and family experts to help children through divorce and co-parenting challenges.

Requesting Information About Your Pre-School Child: Template

Use this template to formally request information about your child's pre-school wellbeing and development from their nursery.

Staying Involved in a Child's School Activities

How separated or divorced parents can stay involved in their child's education and know what's happening at school.

Things to Do with Your Kids

Make the most of time with your kids by planning outings and activities they'll actually enjoy, not just endure.

When Children Try to Play Parents Against Each Other

Your child plays parents against each other after separation—here's why it happens and how to handle it calmly.

When Your Ex Emigrates with Your Children

What happens legally when an ex-partner wants to take your children abroad and what rights you have.

Why Every Separated Dad Should Keep a Contact Diary

A contact diary helps separated fathers record visits, cancellations and denied access so they have clear evidence if arrangements end up in family court.