Divorce and separation
Getting a divorce - step-by-step
Official government guidance on the divorce process
Making child arrangements
Information about court orders and child arrangements
Money and property when you divorce
Financial arrangements during separation
What is family mediation?
Learn about the mediation process
Divorce and money calculator
Calculate potential financial outcomes
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
Financial assistance for mediation services
Links & Resources - Family Mediation Council
Trusted links and resources from the Family Mediation Council.
Applying to court for child arrangements
Guide to applying for child arrangements in court.
Legal Aid Calculator
Check eligibility with the Legal Aid Calculator.
Domestic abuse
Refuge 24 hour National Freephone for Women and Children
0800 2000 247
National Centre for Domestic Violence
0800 970 2070
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 999 5428
Women's Aid
0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327
Jewish Women's Aid
0808 801 0500
General support
Citizens Advice
(England): 0800 144 8848 (Wales): 0800 702 2020
Samaritans
116 123
Shelter
0800 999 5428
The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
01455 883300
Victim Support
0845 3030 900
Community Legal Service Direct
0845 345 4 345
Mind - mental health charity
0300 102 1234
Support for children
Specialist support
ManUp? Men's mental health charity
020 7357 6917
Dads UnLtd
020 7357 6917
Women and Girls Network
0808 801 0660
Gingerbread - support for single parents
Asylum Aid
020 7247 8741
Refugee Council
020 7346 6777
National Association of Child Contact Centres
0845 4500 280
Chinese Information and Advice Centre
020 7692 3697
Immigration Advice Service
020 7357 6917
Mothers Apart from Their Children
0808 800 2222
Muslim Community Helpline
020 8904 8193 / 020 8908 6715
Rape crisis
0808 802 9999
ADFAM - Support for families affected by drugs and alcohol
07442 137421
Rights of Women
0845 345 4 345
