Who else can help?
Information on separation and divorce
Directgov includes information on your legal rights and the legal processes of separating/ divorcing
Free legal advice
Bar Pro Bono Unit barristers offering free work. Involves an application process.
Resolution on line family law advice
Rights of Women free legal advice. Family Law advice line 020 7251 6577
For children
The Hideout information on domestic violence for children by Women's Aid
Childline tel 0800 1111
Law Stuff Children's Legal Centre
For parents
Gingerbread support for single parents
For parents involved in child care proceedings
Family Rights Group advice for parents whose children require social care services
Fassit information and advice for families working with social services in child protection proceedings
PAIN support and campaigning for parents who feel they have been wrongly accused of child abuse
Unity-Injustice information and campaigning for parents involved in public law child care proceedings and child protection procedures
Child Contact Centres
National Association of Child Contact Centres National Helpline 0845 4500 280
Maternity employment rights and benefits
Maternity Action information on employment rights and benefits for pregnant women and new parents
Emotional support
To talk to someone if you are feeling low:
Samaritans: Telephone helpline: 08457 90 90 90. Also offer support by E mail or letter.
To find a therapist in your area:
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Mental health
Mind telephone Information line: 0845 766 0163
Kids Need Mums for mothers affected by mental health problems who have encountered discrimination through the family courts
Domestic Abuse
National Domestic Violence Helpline 24 hour Freephone 0808 2000 247
Infer Trust support and advice if you have been threatened, injured, controlled or affected in other ways by a gun owning partner
Karma Nirvana support for victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour based abuse
Finance
Savvywoman Divorce and breakup
National Debt Helpline 0808 808 4000
Debt Advice Foundation: free, confidential advice. Telephone helpline: 0800 043 50 40
Netmums - Divorce and your finances
International child abduction
For mothers living apart from their children
For help in re-establishling contact with a family member
Social media sites such as Facebook can also be helpful in finding a lost family member.
Other support and campaign groups
Childrens Voices in Family Law
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 USA
National Council for Children Post Separation Australia
Safer Family Law Australia
Single Mum Australia
Vocal (Victims of Crime Assistance League) Australia
Weave Australia
