Helpful Information and Resources

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Lisa Dawson

Lisa Dawson

Partner, Solicitor & Head of Family

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Resolution
https://resolution.org.uk/

Cafcass
https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/

Child Maintenance
https://www.gov.uk/calculate-child-maintenance
https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance-service

Domestic Abuse
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
https://www.ncdv.org.uk/
https://www.thenextchapter.org.uk/
https://mankind.org.uk/

Mediation
https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/

Court
https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service

Citizens Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Contact Centres
https://naccc.org.uk/for-parents/

Counselling and Therapy
https://www.bacp.co.uk/

Autism
https://www.autism-anglia.org.uk/

Help through divorce/Coaching
https://www.divorcedparents.co.uk/

Legal Aid
https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid

Parenting Apps
https://www.mediateuk.co.uk/5-top-parenting-and-co-parenting-apps-for-separating-couples/

Decree Absolute / Final Order – how to get a copy
https://www.gov.uk/copy-decree-absolute-final-order

Decree Absolute / Final Order – how to get a copy when you do not know what court handled the divorce (£65 fee for a 10 year search)
https://www.gov.uk/copy-decree-absolute-final-order/do-not-know-which-court

Resources for older children

Vent.talklife.com

ask.fm

ngl.link

Childline.org.uk – confidential online chat to a counsellor or telephone 0800 1111 (the call is free).

Text the word “Shout” to 85258 any time of the day or night and a volunteer will text back (the text won’t appear on your phone bill).

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