Separation, divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships

• Divorce a survival toolkit

  If you?re at the start of what looks like a separation or divorce you may be feeling very stressed and anxious. There are all sorts of worries at this point: over the future, over money, over being involved in the law, over children (if you have any). This is a normal reaction. And bit by bit, things will start to get sorted out. This guide deals with some of the main problems, to help you find your way through the maze.

• Family Mediation

  If your relationship is breaking down, you will probably be concerned about making arrangements for the future, especially if you have children. This leaflet explains how you can do this without going to court using family mediation.

• Family Mediation

  If your relationship is breaking down, you will probably be concerned about making arrangements for the future, especially if you have children. This leaflet explains how you can do this without going to court using family mediation.

• Divorce and Separation

  This leaflet outlines your legal position if you are married or in a civil partnership and considering separation or divorce.

• Domestic Violence, Abuse and Harassment

  This leaflet tells you about your legal rights if you are suffering any sort of abuse in your home from other members of your family. It also tells you how to get practical help to protect you and your children.

Information and advice from other websites

• Divorce - a survival toolkit

  Looks at ending a marriage or a civil partnership. Includes the divorce process, how children and financial issues fit in, how the law works, and what the alternatives to going to court are. Gives practical tips to help you plan for the future.

  From: Advicenow

• Ending a civil partnership

  Information on financial issues, children and housing when a civil partnership breaks down.

  From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice

• Family problems

  Alternative dispute resolution options for disputes within families, including those between parents and children and between couples. Includes mediation for divorce and separation.

  From: ADRnow

• Unmarried couples

  The rights of unmarried couples are not as protected as they are for married couples. Explains what you can do to protect your rights to money and property if you separate.

  From: Compactlaw

• Divorce and Separation - helping you sort out the finances

  This website, brought to you by the Financial Services Authority, provides impatial information and guidance to help you stay on top of your fianncial situation while you are going through a divorce or separation.

  From: Money Made Clear from Financial Services Authority

• Relationships - questions and answers

  Information about relationship breakdown. Covers separation, divorce, mediation, property, and maintenance.

  From: Compactlaw

• Frequently asked questions about family matters

  Frequently asked questions about family matters.

  From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice

• Managing money after separation, divorce, or dissolution of civil partnership

  Starting out on your own can feel daunting, especially if you are not used to making decisions about the finances. This link explains the things that you need to think about when sorting out your finances following a split.

  From: Money Made Clear from Financial Services Authority

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