If you break something it can be repaired, but it will never be ‘perfect’ again. Which is why the term ‘broken family’ is so damaging to separating couples and their children. It implies that a divorce will send a fissure through their family structure which will never be repaired, and that their lives would have been better, more ‘perfect’ if they hadn’t separated.

But that just isn’t right. If a couple are deeply unhappy together, their family unit can be healthier, and stronger, if they live apart. And you don’t stop being a parent when you get divorced. In fact, divorce can be an opportunity to redefine your role in your children’s lives, and forge stronger bonds.

When we talk about divorce, and what it does to children, we need to confine the term ‘broken family’, and all the stigma associated with it, to the history books. What happens to a family on divorce is that it is re-shaped. You’re still a family, always. Approached in this way you can use divorce as an opportunity to shape your family in a way which works for you both and your children.

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.

Author Name: Editor

Published content by The Divorce Surgery Editorial Team.

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