The break up of a relationship is traumatic and difficult decision for anyone involved, but it doesn't need to be acrimonious, particularly if there are children involved.  Having a space to work through the areas of conflict, particularly surrounding arrangements for children, concepts of co-parenting in separate spaces or working through the disappointment of the end of the relationship is essential. It can be helpful to have that place away from the home where an agenda can be set to find resolution of these issues.