What is DivorceCompanion?

DivorceCompanion helps you understand and manage your divorce and finances in England & Wales. Get a free personalised Clarity Plan, plus affordable step-by-step guidance and tools when you need them.

Is DivorceCompanion a law firm?

No. DivorceCompanion provides general information and guidance tools, not legal advice. We recommend taking independent legal advice when finalizing agreements.

What does the Amicable Bundle include?

The Amicable Bundle (£149) includes stage-by-stage guidance for both divorce and financial settlement, form templates, checklists, and a progress tracker. Ideal for couples with agreed finances.

Form E is the full financial disclosure required in disputed divorce cases. DivorceCompanion's Form E Online (£99) guides you through all 28 sections with plain-English explanations.

Where can I use DivorceCompanion?

DivorceCompanion is designed for England and Wales only. Family law procedures differ in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other jurisdictions.

Guides›Children & Divorce

Children & Divorce

Arrangements for children are handled separately from the no-fault divorce itself — both parents keep parental responsibility throughout. These guides cover how arrangements work in practice, when an informal parenting plan is enough, when a court order is needed, and the practical questions most families face: 50/50 time, school holidays, what to do if your ex blocks contact, and introducing a new partner.

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Children & Divorce: Complete Guide for England and Wales

A plain-English overview of children and no-fault divorce: parental responsibility, arrangements, court orders, parenting plans, school holidays and more.

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What Happens to Children During Divorce?

Both parents keep parental responsibility through divorce. Arrangements for children are handled separately from the divorce itself — here is what to expect.

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Parenting Plans Explained

What a parenting plan is, how to create one, and when it is binding or advisory. The informal route most families take before considering a court order.

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Child Arrangements Order Explained

The court order setting out where a child lives and the time they spend with each parent — what it covers, when you need one, and how to apply.

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50/50 Child Arrangements Explained

What equal time-sharing actually means in practice, when it works, and the practical considerations around school, transitions and finances.

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Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?

A child's wishes matter but cannot automatically decide where they live. How courts weigh a child's views alongside other welfare factors.

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School Holidays After Divorce

How holiday time is divided, transition days, term-date planning, and how to keep school holidays predictable for the children.

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What If My Ex Won't Let Me See My Child?

If your ex is breaching arrangements or preventing contact — enforcement options, court remedies, and what to do before going to court.

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Introducing a New Partner After Divorce

Your rights and responsibilities when introducing a new partner to your child — what the other parent can and cannot object to.

Children arrangements sit alongside the financial settlement

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