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Find out about the benefits and financial support that could be available to you - from Council Tax Benefit to Child Maintenance, Maternity Allowance and Pension Credit
Practical advice for parents who are divorcing or separating on how to make it easier on the children
Information on how to reach agreement with your ex-spouse or ex-partner by using family mediation services
Find out how National Family Mediation (NFM) services have helped one family settle their differences, allowing both parents to play a full part in their daughter's life
Advice on how to start divorce proceedings
Advice about how to end a civil partnership and where to get help with the process
Find out about all the help available to you if your civil partnership is ending, including solicitors and mediation services
Solicitors can negotiate with your partner on your behalf - get information on finding a solicitor and applying to the courts to settle a dispute
Details of what's involved in attending court for adoption, contact and residence orders and if your child is in care
Information on the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), which looks after the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings
