Blog: A simple guide for separated families to plan for the festive period

Christmas is a time for family. This isn’t always possible for some, and the pressure to ensure smooth celebrations and avoid arguments with relatives can add further stress at an already intense time. The festive period can be even more difficult when families are separated and may not be prepared for complex discussions around arrangements of who goes where on Christmas Day, especially if contact arrangements for the children have not been agreed or defined by way of an Order of the Family Court, according to Daniel Jones, family law partner at BLM.