K.I.D.S.Keeping Involvement
During Separation

K.I.D.S.NOT SIDES.

Because separation shouldn’t mean losing a parent.

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Independent. Inclusive. Child-focused.A better way forward

01 — Our purpose

Children first.
Always.

Separation can change the structure of a family. It shouldn’t automatically mean the loss of a meaningful relationship.

We believe children deserve the opportunity to maintain safe, healthy relationships with the people who love and care for them.

K.I.D.S. helps parents understand and navigate separation and family proceedings with greater clarity and preparation. Our focus is simple: informed decisions and protecting safe, meaningful parent-child relationships.

Why K.I.D.S. exists

02 — The K.I.D.S. Approach

Less emotion.
More strategy.

Difficult moments deserve a considered response. Our approach is built around four principles that turn uncertainty into understanding.

01

Knowledge.

Understand the relevant law, family court procedures and the principles guiding decisions about children.

02

Insight.

Understand your circumstances, identify relevant information and distinguish evidence from assumptions.

03

Direction.

Establish clear, realistic, child-focused objectives and understand the appropriate next steps.

04

Strategy.

Approach preparation, communication and decision-making with structure, discipline and purpose.

Knowledge. Insight. Direction. Strategy.

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03 — Who we help

For parents who want
a better way forward.

01

Navigating separation

Understand the options, considerations and processes that may affect your family.

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Facing family court

Find information to help you understand proceedings, prepare effectively and recognise when professional assistance may be necessary.

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Maintaining relationships

Explore child-focused information about supporting safe, meaningful relationships during and after separation.

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Our name. Our position.

K.I.D.S.
NOT SIDES.

We’re not here to take the mother’s side.
We’re not here to take the father’s side.

We’re here to keep children at the centre of the conversation.

Where it is safe and in their best interests, children should be supported in maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents.

04 — Our story

Built from experience.
Driven by purpose.

Children deserve to be
at the heart of the process.

K.I.D.S. began with a personal experience of navigating the family justice system.

Faced with complex proceedings, the founder discovered the importance of preparation, legal understanding, clear evidence and strategic thinking.

That experience became the inspiration for something bigger: an organisation helping other parents access information and approach difficult situations with greater confidence.

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A conversation with David

David Walsh and his son Leo smiling together at a football match
David & LeoA dad. A son. The reason behind K.I.D.S.

Sometimes, it just
helps to talk.

Real experience. Real conversations. No judgement.

I’m David Walsh.

I’m a dad, a business owner and someone who’s experienced the family court system first-hand.

I know how overwhelming the process can feel, particularly when you’re trying to make sense of everything while getting on with everyday life.

I was fortunate to have some good people around me. People I could speak to, learn from and lean on when things got difficult.

Not everyone has that.
And that’s one of the reasons I started K.I.D.S.

I’m not a solicitor, and I can’t promise to have all the answers. But I believe sharing experiences, having conversations and helping people find reliable information can make a difference.

If you’d like to get in touch, ask a question or simply connect, you’re welcome to reach out.

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I’m running K.I.D.S. alongside being a dad and running my business, so I may not always be able to respond immediately. But I’ll do my best to get back to you when I can.

A more informed way forward

You don’t have to navigate it
without information.

Whether you’re facing separation or trying to understand family court proceedings, K.I.D.S. is being developed to help.

Get in touchK.I.D.S. is an emerging organisation.
Our resources and support offering
are being developed.