Author: Marilyn Bell 

 It’s good to see that our new coalitition government have expressed support for better access to children for grandparents when parents separate.

It’s a double blow for many grandparents that not only has their child’s marriage or partnership broken up,  but that they are not able to see their grandchildren. For the children they have not only lost their daily contact with one of their parents,  but the love and support from one set of grandparents has also disappeared. Grandparents will welcome government support that recognises their importance in their grandchildren’s lives.