Family Law

Do you need assistance with divorce or separation? Perhaps you need more information about nuptial agreements, spousal support or civil partnerships. You might be searching for help with domestic violence or how to get a restraining order. Can’t Afford a Lawyer have a separate section dedicated to legal issues surrounding children.

The links below provide information and resources in relation to family law.

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Legal Resources

www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Free, confidential and independent legal advice paid for by legal aid accessible by telephone, online, through digital TV, centres and networks.

www.adviceguide.org.uk
Family advice and assistance from the Citizens Advice Bureau.

www.nfm.org.uk
The National Family Mediation Service is a network of local not-for-profit organisations which offers help to couples, married or unmarried, who are in the process of separation and divorce. Mediators help clients to reach joint decisions about the issues associated with their separation - children, finance and property.

www.resolution.org.uk
Group of family lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Members follow a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems. Resolution’s members encourage solutions that consider the needs of the whole family - and in particular the best interests of children.

www.fnf.org.uk
Families Need Fathers is a social care organisation who help parents whose children's relationship with them is under threat. They offer information, advice and support services.

www.wikicrimeline.co.uk
Legal information relating specifically to restraining orders. The CrimeLine Updater provides regular and timely criminal law updates and a back catalogue written by Andrew Keogh.