In this episode, Kate is joined by Founder of the Bristol Grandparents Support Group, Jane Jackson, and amicable Divorce Specialist, Anthony Syder to discuss role of grandparents during parental separation and divorce.

About the episode:

 Kate, Jane and Anthony touch on a variety of topics including what can happen during an acrimonious separation, especially how grandparents can lose touch with their grandchildren, as well as the rights they may have and the more amicable ways of regaining contact.

This episode is full of tips and highlights the importance of putting the children first, as well as the value grandparents can bring to children’s upbringing. 

About our guests:

Jane founded the Bristol Grandparents Support Group in 2007 when she lost contact with her granddaughter due to her sons’ divorce.

The support group aims to inform people of the issues surrounding Grandparents and their rights to see their Grandchildren when contact has been denied.

Jane holds bi-monthly support groups remotely to help grandparents deal with estrangement, an issue affecting one in seven.

Anthony is a Divorce Specialist at amicable and has worked in the area of divorce, mediation and family dispute resolution for the past 10  years. His areas of interest include the voice of the child and diverse and inclusive families.

More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

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