Just separated

Information on the issues and concerns if you have just separated from your partner.

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What financial help can I get after separation?

It is likely that the money you have to live on will decrease when you become a single parent but there may be financial support from welfare benefits and child maintenance depending on your circumstances.

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Where will I live after separating?

Where you are going to live after you separate from your partner is likely to be one of the main things you’ll have to consider.

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Child arrangements after separation

When you separate from your partner you both need to agree on how you continue to care for your children.

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What if my ex-partner is abusive?

Domestic abuse is not uncommon. It is when one person in a relationship tries to dominate and control the other person.

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Divorce and Dissolution of a Civil Partnership

Grounds for divorce and dissolution and information on the process.

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Legal support for separation and divorce

There may be situations during the process of separation when you need legal support and advice. Here are some services that could be useful.

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