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A week too late perhaps, but the dust has started to settle and when my good friend and OnlyDads Advisory Board member Spencer asked me for my views on Natasha’s post about Penelope Leach I thought I’d better offer a … Continue reading →

The thinking behind the launch of The Family Law Panel began 18 months ago with a ‘phone call from Mary Shaw. During the course of that conversation I explained to Mary that we had just signed an exclusive contract with … Continue reading →

Simon Hughes and the MoJ ask: What barriers are currently in place for family mediation? What else could be done to promote mediation? How have you promoted mediation in your local area? OnlyDads and OnlyMums are not mediation specialists, but … Continue reading →

The end of marriage is very rarely easy. You’ve tried to work things out over a period of time, but it hasn’t worked. In some cases tempers get frayed, emotions run high and it all kicks off. Accusations and counter … Continue reading →

We asked our very good friend Julia to write a few words about the London Legal Walk. I am grateful to Julia for writing what follows – and sit here totally dismayed and alarmed that legal aid is being cut in this … Continue reading →

What follows is my response to an article on the Netmums website that was posted this morning. It deals with the question (raised by Labour MP, Jon Cruddas) of men staying overnight in maternity wards. I propose a compromise – let hospitals provide … Continue reading →

OnlyMums & OnlyDads are a registered Community Interest Company that supports single parents and those going through divorce and separation.  Although we have a great deal of experience helping parents through difficult times, we are primarily a “signposting” service to … Continue reading →

OnlyMums & OnlyDads are a registered Community Interest Company that supports single parents and those going through divorce and separation.  Although we have a great deal of experience helping parents through difficult times, we are primarily a “signposting” service to … Continue reading →

Top ten easy survival tips by Bob Greig, founder of OnlyDads. Before men get to the stage where they sit down in front of  their PCs and Google “support for single dads” – and find OnlyDads – they tend to … Continue reading →

The following conversation with a Dad took place last night… ‘…Bob, can I have a word? It’s a bit embarrassing” I listened – but had a strong feeling that I already knew what I was about to be told. The … Continue reading →