Based on the sciences of law, psychology, and neurobiology, as well as practices of alternative conflict resolution, this book covers the full spectrum of contradictions and concerns that every parent faces when separating.

With understanding and respect, it offers a helping hand to the parent to explore possible causes and ways to deal with everyday difficulties, while also establishing the pillars and explaining the basic concepts of the current legal framework in simple and comprehensible terms.

The goal of the book is to support parents in supporting their children through the painful process of separation. To achieve this, it focuses on the following issues:

• the experience of separation from the child's perspective
• the experience of separation from the adult's perspective, and how this can affect the children
• the impact of conflict on children
• the legal aspect of separation
• the options regarding the future care of the children

Improving communication and seeking common solutions are also central concepts of the book, which aims for a smoother handling of this difficult process.