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.