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Divorce and separation advice
If you are thinking about separating or divorcing your partner, or you are already doing so, this section has lots of advice on things which might be worrying you. Read about where to find support, how divorce affects your children and ways you can help them through the process.
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Thinking about separating?
Stress and depression
Divorce legal advice
Finding support
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Coping with holidays
School holidays
Christmas and special events
Going abroad
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New and ex partners
Non resident parents
Contact with your ex
Dating after divorce
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Shared parenting/contact
Agreeing access
Parental responsibility
What is shared parenting?
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Your children
Telling the children
Involving kids in decisions
Changing child's surname
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Domestic abuse/violence
Advice on staying safe
How we can help you
If you would like support and advice, you can talk to one of our Family Support Workers by calling our confidential helpline on 0808 800 2222. You can also share experiences and advice with other parents on our Forums. Family Lives is here for you and you can contact us about any family issue, big or small.
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