Resources

Useful Resources for Parents and
Couples Going Through Separation

There are numerous resources for parents and couples who are separating. You may not have time to read in detail, but having an overview is a good idea. Different resources will resonate at different times. These are the ones we are suggesting to clients at the moment but there will be others. There are common areas of stress in separating and parenting after parting and knowing about these will help to avoid future possible disagreements. We try to suggest helpful websites on our social media and aim to regularly update this section.

Advice now guides – www.advicenow.org.uk/advicenow-guides

 

Cafcass website – Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests | Cafcass www.cafcass.gov.uk

 

Help in Planning Together for Children | Cafcass – www.cafcass.gov.uk/parent-carer-or-family-member/my-family-involved-private-law-proceedings/help-planning-together-children

 

The gov.uk divorce and separation guide – www.gov.uk/separation-divorce

 

Only dads – www.onlydads.org

 

Only mums – www.onlymums.org/support-category/information-support/family-courts-faqs

 

Form E – Please speak to the mediator in your initial meeting  about which sections would need to be completed if you come to mediation – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1128798/Form_E_0123_save.pdf

Accreditations

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