It is widely held that `multiple transitions' following divorce adversely affect children. Drawing on data from a longitudinal study of young people from the north of England whose parents have separated or divorced, this article re-examines and refines the notion of `multiple transitions'. New insights are provided into the way that young people manage change, focusing in particular on the pace and nature of change and extent to which young people are supported through it. Within this context, the article sheds light on the significance of other pressing concerns in the lives of young people, suggesting the importance of decentring divorce in research and policy.
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