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Who else can help?
General information
Directgov includes information on your legal rights and the legal
processes of separating/ divorcing
Resolution online advice
For you
Rights of Women free legal advice
Childrens Voices in Family Law (for you and your children)
Netmums - Divorce and your finances
For children
Childline Tel 0800 1111
For single parents
Gingerbread
For all parents
Fassit information and advice for families experiencing frustration in working with
social services in child care proceedings.
PAIN Parents against injustice
Wikivorce on line support, open to men and women
The Centre for Separated Families
Unity-Injustice information/advice/links on Local Authorities (Social Services Departments) public law child care proceedings, child protection procedures/policies/complaints, latest news and events.
Information on Child Contact Centres
National Association of Child Contact Centres National Helpline Monday to Friday 9 - 1pm 0845 4500 280
Maternity employment rights and benefits
Maternity Action information on employment rights and benefits for pregnant women and new parents who have claimed asylum, including those whose claim has been refused, and those who have 'no recourse to public funds'.
Mental health
Mind Telephone Information line: 0845 766 0163 Mon – Fri 9.15am -5.15pm
Kids Need Mums for mothers affected by mental health problems who have encountered discrimination through the family courts
To find a therapist in your area
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Domestic Abuse
24 hour national Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone 0808 2000 247
Womens
Aid offers support for all types of domestic abuse
Infer Trust support and advice if you have been threatened, injured, controlled or affected in other ways by a gun owning partner
Debt advice
National Debt Helpline 0808 808 4000
International child abduction
For mothers living apart from their children
MATCH
For help in re-establishling contact with a family member
To talk to someone if you are feeling low
Samaritans
Telephone helpline: 08457 90 90
90
Also offer support by E mail or letter
Support for other family members
Grandparents Apart
Other support
JUMP (Jewish Unity for Multiple Parenting)
For information and support on specific topics, eg housing, finances, employment
also see the relevant pages on our web site.
Organisations working to promote greater safety in family law internationally
Centre for Judicial Excellence California, USA
Courageous Kids Network a US site by and for young people whose childhood has been shattered by inhumane court rulings, forcing them to live with an abusive parent, whilst restricting or eliminating contact with their protective parent.
National Council for Children Post Separation Australia
Safer Family Law Australia
Single Mum Australia