Separating better is a new, mobile app that can help to guide you through the separation process. It has been created by the relationship experts at the charity OnePlusOne using the latest research alongside real stories of separated parents from across the UK.
Separating better will help you to find effective ways to co-parent and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind.
As every family is different, your journey through separation will be unique. Separating better is a flexible resource that will allow you to use the sections you need, whenever you need them.
What’s In The App
Separating better is designed to be your essential guide for a smoother separation. After downloading the app and creating your personal account, you’ll have free access to explore a wide range of support tailored to you.
You will find:
A parenting plan: Create your own parenting plan and share it with your ex-partner when you’re ready to agree on co-parenting arrangements.
Budget planner: Input your income and expenses to help you sort out your finances and plan ahead.
Work it out videos: Watch five families work through different issues related to separation, while learning key communication skills to help you with co-parenting.
Advice and guidance: Receive practical advice on a range of topics including co-parenting, finances, legal issues, and talking to children.
Goals: Set yourself goals to work towards and keep track of them as you continue in your journey.
The app also contains details of other services which offer support to separating families.
Is Separating Better Right For Me?
The Separating better app offers free, self-guided support for parents who are considering or are in the early stages of separation. It contains practical advice, emotional support, and expert help to develop better communication and conflict resolution skills. Short quizzes throughout the app will also allow you to track your own progress as you navigate the challenges that can happen during your separation journey.
Separating better is not designed to offer the support or guidance you may need if you are involved in a high-conflict separation process, or are dealing with post-separation issues such as parental alienation, interpersonal violence, or domestic abuse.
How To Get Started
- Download the mobile app
- Create your account
- Complete the emotional readiness quiz
- Explore all of the app’s features, advice, and support. If you’re not sure where to start, check out the ‘First steps’ article in the Advice and guidance section first.
Watch this trailer to learn more about Separating better
For further information about the app or for support with how to use it, please contact the OnePlusOne team at support@oneplusone.org.uk.
Can You Help To Improve Separating better?
Separating better has been funded by the government to test how self-guided support can help separating parents make decisions which are in the best interests of their children and avoid unnecessary court proceedings.
To support this work, you can opt in be contacted by OnePlusOne with an invitation to attend free, optional mediation sessions.
OnePlusOne will be evaluating the Separating better app at the end of 2024 and are seeking parents who have used it to help identify strong areas and potential improvements. You can support this process by completing the surveys in the app or by taking part in research interviews. To find out more about, please contact the OnePlusOne team at support@oneplusone.org.uk.
