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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
Kate & Emily
Tools and support for single parents
Kate and Emily offer practical support and guidance for single mothers and fathers.
Find out more about Kate and Emily
DadTalk
News, resources and practical parenting advice
Aimed at supporting men in their most
important role – being a dad.Centre for separated families
Provides advice and support to parents and other people experiencing family separation.
Families Need Fathers
Provides information for parents and also runs local open support meetings.
Gingerbread
Information for lone parents on such things as maintenance, tax credits, benefits, work, education, legal rights, childcare and holidays.
Parenting across Scotland
A partnership between adult relationship organisations and children's charities, on issues affecting parents and families in Scotland today.
ParentlinePlus
Provides advice and support for anyone in a parenting role, including step-parents and grandparents.
One Parent Families Scotland
Information, helpline, publications, library and training for lone parents.
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.
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Mediation
Relate for parents
Offers advice, relationship counselling, mediation and support - face-to-face, by phone and through the website. There may be charges for this service.
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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 disputesCommunity Legal Advice
Government-funded confidential legal service offering free advice to those eligible for legal aid in England and Wales.
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
Jobcentre Plus
Government agency helping people of working age move from welfare into work.
Connexions
An information service for people aged 13-19 (or people with learning difficulties or disabilities aged 25 and under) who are living in England and looking for 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
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
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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