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Child maintenance
Child Support Agency
The statutory child maintenance service. Arranges child maintenance to make sure parents contribute financially to their child's upbringing.
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Information for parents living apart
Netmums
A website for Mums and Dads
Information, activity ideas and tools for all
parents.
A unique network for mums and dads
offering ideas and access to local groups.
The Centre for Separated Families
A website for all parents
Provides advice and support to parents and other people experiencing family separation.
Find out more about the Centre for Separated Families
DadTalk
News, resources and practical parenting advice
Aimed at supporting men in their most
important role – being a dad.
Family lives
A website for all the family
Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life.
Whatever your family role or situation they may
be able to helpFind out more about Family lives
Families Need Fathers
The Shared Parenting Charity
News, ideas and resources for separated
parents and grandparents. Provides information and support to parents having difficulty seeing
their children after separation through services such as local meetings and a helpline.Find out more about Families Need Fathers
Kate & Emily
Tools and support for single parents
Kate & Emily offer practical support and
guidance for single mothers and fathers.
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fit better on the pageFind out more about Kate & Emily
Mumsnet
A website for Mums by Mums
A host of information, tools, activities and services for Mums and all the family.
Gingerbread
Information for lone parents on such things as maintenance, tax credits, benefits, work, education, legal rights, childcare and holidays.
One Parent Families Scotland
Information, helpline, publications, library and training for lone parents.
Parenting across Scotland
A partnership between adult relationship organisations and children's charities, on issues affecting parents and families in Scotland today.
Single Parents Action Network
Supporting single parents and providing information on a range of parenting topics.
Parentline Scotland
Provides advice and support for anyone in a parenting role, including step-parents and grandparents.
Mothers Apart from Their Children (MATCH)
An organisation which provides a variety of support services to mothers who are separated from their children.
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Mediation
Relate
A national organisation which offers mediation and counselling services via its national office network. To find your nearest office or to find out the other services they offer, click on the link below
Relate for parents
A service from Relate offering practical support specifically for parents and their families through
a wide range of tools and services including phone and email.Find out more about Relate for parents
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Legal advice
Resolution
The family law association representing 5500 family lawyers in England and Wales. Its
members are committed to the constructive resolution of disputes
Wikivorce
Divorce and Separation - Free support, information and advice
Wikivorce is a fast growing and active web community, delivering FREE access to the information, support and advice people need following the breakdown of a serious
relationship.Community Legal Advice
A Government-funded confidential legal service offering free advice to those eligible for legal aid in England and Wales. For information on this service, please contact us.
However if you would like information on legal aid and whether you qualify, you can find out more at Directgov.
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass)
Cafcass works with families referred by the court in England and Wales. Helps families reach agreement over arrangements for their children. Website contains case studies, advice and contact links.
The Law Society of Scotland
The governing body for Scottish solicitors. Promotes solicitors' interests and public interests in relation to legal matters.
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Employment and financial support
The Money Advice Service
A free, independent service which helps everyone manage their money better.
Available online, over the phone and face to face.
Find out more about The Money Advice Service
Jobcentre Plus
Government agency helping people of working age move from welfare into work.
Careers in Scotland
Careers advice for people: leaving school, leaving a job, returning to work after a break, wanting to change direction, or keen to do more with their current job.
HM Revenue and Customs
Information about tax credits and eligibility.
National Debtline
Specialist advisers offering free confidential advice and support on dealing with personal debt.
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Housing
Shelterline
Provides free advice and information for anyone with a housing problem.
National Housing Federation
Represents 1,298 not-for-profit housing associations in England.
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Domestic violence and abuse
The ManKind Initiative
Support for male victims of domestic abuse and violence
ManKind supports men suffering violence or
other domestic abuse from their partner.National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone helpline offering information, help with safety planning, translation facilities and access to emergency refuge accommodation.
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline
Freephone helpline providing information, help with safety planning, translation facilities and access to emergency refuge accommodation.
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General information
Gransnet
A new website for Grandparents
Gransnet is a website packed with helpful ideas, activities and tools designed to help
Grandparents help their families and grandchildren.
The Grandparents’ Association
Supporting grandparents and their families.
Our helpline and our expert advice is there to
help you, whatever your problem.Find out more about The Grandparents’ Association
Directgov
Government website offering information on topics including parenting, money, benefits and work entitlements.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Provides free information and advice on topics such as law, housing and debt. Look in your local phone book, or click on 'Find your local CAB' on their website.
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