Learning objectives and topicsSafetyApart

Safely apart

If your relationship is not good anymore, you can decide to break up. You would prefer to do this in good consultation, but sometimes that does not work.

Maybe your partner doesn't agree with the breakup and does everything he can to make sure you stay together. Or maybe you've been left by your partner and you're fighting hard for your relationship. This can cause problems in your contact with each other. This can cause anger, fear and/or distrust.

A neighborhood team employee can help you determine which agency or organization can help you further. Contact us quickly touch with on!

This is how the neighborhood team helps

Share your story with a neighbourhood team member. Don't be ashamed, because you are certainly not the only one who is having a difficult relationship break-up or divorce. If you have contacted a neighbourhood team, we will look together at how we can improve your situation at home, as long as you have not yet separated. And if that is not possible, we will look for another solution together. You are not alone. Contact a neighborhood team employee who can think along with you!  

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the consequences of this are very big for children. A contested divorce or a bad relationship breakup can cause the following: a lot of stress, anxiety, depressive feelings, aggressive behavior, problems at school and also physical problems. Therefore, seek help immediately for yourself and especially for your child if you are in a contested divorce or a bad relationship breakup.

  • Don't argue in front of your child.
  • Don't ignore each other.
  • Don't force your child to take sides with one of you.
  • Say regularly that this divorce is not your child's fault.
  • Give your child lots of love and attention, but don't spoil him or her.
  • Make a parenting plan.

Our neighborhood teams are also happy to help you with:

The assistance of the neighborhood team is free. 

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Foundation Between Home Utrecht

A good and safe place for dealing with children after a divorce or relationship breakdown.

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Together Safe Central Netherlands

Assistance in restoring a safe home situation.

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National government

Information about what needs to be arranged in the event of a divorce or relationship breakdown.

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