Sadly, the fallout for some following separation or divorce can be the children of the family. On occasions the children's feelings can be forgotten amid the animosity and fighting over finances.

In the worst cases, children can be caught up in the conflict as parents involve them in the dispute by distorting how they interact or think about the other parent.

"James" had a tough break-up and tells SplittingUp.com founder Joanne Major about how he tried to hang on to the relationship with his son despite efforts by his ex to sow division.

But there are techniques and tools out there to help, and Joanne speaks to Sam Carter of Major Family Law about how the law can help with parental alienation, conflict, and hospitality and to James Evans about the shared parenting app Our Family Wizard.