PROMOTION Christmas Is A Time For Sharing Helen Benussi, Director at Benussi & Co Ltd, Divorce and Family Law firm, looks at ways to manage during a divorced family Christmas. / hristmas con of children's laughter, sleigh han focusing on the date itself. resup image, encourage you to make memories rather wiser to divide the holidays by listening tothe children's wishes first and foeenbost. bells and family gatherings, tisnaturalthatthe partnerwho will no his can be planned well in advance, so but for divorced couples beinvolved on Christmas Day will feel the that everyone knows where they stand in with children, the picture can be starkly different separation deeply- particularlyat the mos good time family-orientedtime of the year. Being able t is not so nuch about what is fair to tokeep basy and plan around the date has adults as keeping the children's needs at The festive season is a frantic time even for the happiest of families. For helped many of our elients to cope with the forefront. Planning an alternative frightening prospectwith feelings of guit, There may be pressures from familyand friends durig the build up, but forcing In our experience, taking a balanced the children to choose between a parent vlew with a positive approach will allow is something we would never advise. Cheistmas well in advance.gives everyone the time toadjust toanewwaytocelebrate. There can be few things worse than warringparenas for children. By contrast having two happy and peaceful parents is children the opportunity to share their Handing the children over on Christmas ar preferable to them parents, making a calmer, happier Day is also not advisable. Children can I you are withoutthechildrentry to plan some positive events for yourself by visiting friends or catching up with familywho will find this very unsettling If ie is the first time that Christmas wil there are two homes that wan to be spent away from your children, we eelbate, bt only one Christas it is look after you daring this difficulte you wish to discuss divorce proceedings or chadren's tamly law matters, plesse call 0121 248 4001 or vist www.benuss aw.co.uk to leam möre about the tesm and the services we ofter Wishing for peace at Christmas... .. we work to protect all that you hold dear 2Benussi&Co Newater House. 11 Nowhall Street, Birmingham B3 3NY Telephone 0121 248 4001 Email:info@benussdaw.co.uk