Situation Example – John & Kate’s Separation

After ten years of marriage and two children John and Kate decided to separate. John had provided the funds to buy their first house and had spent an enormous amount of time improving the family home. He faced a dilemma, he didn’t want to leave the family home but if he stayed he was afraid he and Kate would end up having a major fight. John was afraid fighting would scare the children or that Kate might decide he shouldn’t see the children anymore .