Getting Help

Support services and resources available during the divorce process. Articles explain legal aid, financial assistance, property matters and professional services that can help.

A Partner Who Is Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs

How to handle a relationship when your partner struggles with alcohol or drugs and protect yourself from the fallout.

Citizens Advice and Law Centres

Citizens Advice Bureaux and Law Centres offer free legal and financial guidance to help you navigate divorce and separation.

Coercive Control and Divorce

Coercive control affects every part of your divorce, from safety planning to financial settlements and custody arrangements.

Considering Therapy Following a Divorce

Therapy can help you work through the emotional pain of divorce with professional support and without judgment.

Financial Help for People on Low Incomes

Get help paying for legal advice and childcare if you're on a low income during separation.

Getting Help with Childcare Costs

Get practical support for childcare costs during and after divorce, including mediation, counselling, and local childcare options.

Getting Help with Property

Sort out what happens to your home during divorce and explore your housing options for what comes next.

Hiring a Private Investigator

A private investigator can help gather evidence for divorce cases, but they must work within the law to be useful and protect you.

Legal Assistance in Your Divorce

A solicitor can help you understand your rights during divorce and protect your interests, whether you need document review or full court representation.

Paying Child Support

Both parents have a financial responsibility for their children after separation, whether married or not.

Welfare Benefits

Find out which welfare benefits and tax credits you might qualify for based on your income, hours worked, savings and family situation.