Separating

If you have recently split up with or divorced from your partner, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

We have an introduction to separation, to help you understand what first steps you can take after a separation. You can also find specific information on different aspects of separating – from arranging housing to contact with your children.

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Action to take when a relationship ends

This factsheet has checklists of things to think about and do when a relationship ends, and how to decide what to...

Support for you

Although going through separation or divorce can feel like the start of a daunting journey it’s important to remember you’re...

Support for your child

Every child reacts in their own way when their parents separate. Whatever their response when family life changes, support is...

Communicating with your child’s other parent

Separation will usually involve working out how to communicate effectively with your child’s other parent. This might be a difficult...

Safety

It’s important to keep yourself and your children safe during separation. If your ex-partner is threatening, violent or abusive towards...

Legal issues

Legal issues can come up when you and your child’s other parent separate and it’s easier to make decisions if...

Your home

Deciding what to do about your family home after separation or divorce is an important process. It’s a good idea...

Money

When you separate from a partner it’s important to work out a way to separate your finances fairly for the...