Divorce

I'm sorry, these things ripple out to the extended family don't they. Relate may help them or it may help them come to terms with what has happened.

How you saw your future might change and in such situations we can but hope that it all works out for the best all round. It is positive that they have agreed to go to Relate.

I found myself in your situation last Spring.

Unfortunately a separation was the outcome and at present there are ongoing family court mediation sessions to help agree a Contract for shared child care. Our ds was in bits at the time but has found strength and indeed is now happier that ever, no more bad atmospheres, no constant criticism, and cares very well for his young daughter 50/50.

You can provide support and be there.
In the meantime know that in the Spring I hadn't a clue and was very worried about how our ds would cope. He has proved himself.
These things have a way of working out.