Legal Advice

Obtaining legal advice can seem a really daunting task, especially as we usually only do it at times of stress or crisis. Here we have done our best to identify the advice and support you may need. If you are seeking advice around separation and divorce, we recommend that you also visit the Marriage Clinic area of the site, where there is a wealth of information and resources to help you find a way forward together through difficulties in your relationship.

National Family Mediation Family Mediation helps those involved in family breakdown to communicate better with one another and reach their own decisions about all or some of the issues arising from separation or divorce - children, property and finance. Mediation is about directly negotiating your own decisions with the help of a third party. It is an alternative to solicitors negotiating for you or having decisions made for you by the courts. (Open in new window to return to 2-in-2-1 easily)

Resolution - Solicitors Family Law Association Choose a solicitor who is won't turn your crisis into a war!

Divorce advice from the Court Service Guidance from the Court Service when considering divorce

Family Issues and the Law Information on family courts, your child's rights, divorce and more

General legal advice on relationships and breakdown General advice from "Lawrights" on legal aspects of relationships and marriage breakdown in Engalnd and Wales.

Legal Forms from the Court Service Most legal forms can be completed online and downloaded free from the Court Service

The "Which?" Guide to Divorce A simple but comprehensive guide to divorce in the UK.

How to get free or Low-cost Legal Help If you are faced with a legal problem, legal aid could give you financial help to get the expert advice you need.

LawNet - advice and services LawNet offers a nationwide network of solicitors to help with every aspect of legal support, as well as advice on-line on many common areas.

Credit Action Practiacal help with every aspect of how to manage your money.

Make a will Making a will is a vital step to ensuring the best possible outcome for those we care about in the event of death.

Money Basics Simple clear independent information about money. Facts, case studies and helpful contacts to help you make good money decisions

The law and Domestic Violence Simple advice on how the law can help in situations of Domestic Violence.

Legal Policy on Domestic Violence Information on the Government's work on proposals for tougher legislation to protect the victims of domestic violence and increase support for victims including links to further information