Divorce
In addition to the links below, the central government website www.direct.gov.uk holds invaluable information for anyone who is going through a divorce or separation.
It has advice on how to start divorce proceedings, guidance on how to get proper legal representation, plus practical advice for divorcing parents including information on the counselling and mediation services designed to help you decide how to care for your children and how to split property and finances.
In addition, Divorce Aid has many excellent fact sheets on aspects of family breakdown.
How to get a divorce
Find a solicitor with the aid of Community Legal Service Direct.
Information from the Court Service on how to get a divorce.
Download a divorce petition from the Court Service.
Mediation
National Family Mediation - mediation services near you.
Download leaflets designed to help parents to make it easier for children to cope with separation or divorce
and children understand what is happening to the family.
Other useful links
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