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Make sense of the law and your rights

This guide explains what you need to do before you apply to court, how to reach an agreement, how to avoid delays and avoid the risk of court orders being made against you.

Guide to applying for a court order about the arrangements of your children.

Providing legal information and representation on all issues of the law relating to children and young people..

Free legal advice for those eligible for legal aid. Call 0345 345 4345.

Learn about your legal rights.

Charity advising parents, grandparents, relatives and friends about their rights and options when social workers or courts make decisions about their children’s welfare. We work with parents whose children are in need, at risk or are in the care system and with wider family members and friends who are raising children (known as kinship carers).

Founded by Only Mums and Dads, offers centralised, child-centric advice and local referrals for families navigating separation and divorce in the UK.

The Non-Lawyers Guide to Legal Terms (published by Pinnington Law).

Association of solicitors specialising in family law. Call 020 3841 0300.