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Thinking of separating

This section contains information to help you make important decisions, and plan ahead if you have time.

 

The risk of domestic abuse increases at separation, and information is also provided on keeping safe.

Separation and divorce

 

Thinking of separating

 

Does divorce harm children?

 

High conflict relationships

 

Choosing to leave without your children

 

Planning ahead

 

Staying safe

 

 

Domestic abuse is a significant factor in relationship breakdown. The chance of abuse increases at separation, even when there was none before, so this can be a dangerous time for women.

 

Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk run Outreach projects, offering support to women who live, or have lived, with domestic abuse.

 

Your nearest branch will be listed in your local telephone directory.

 

Alternatively, telephone the 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

(freephone number).

 

 

Domestic abuse