Family

Family difficulties can be very stressful and upsetting. As a result, they have a tendency to escalate into all out war, which can leave everybody with battle-scars.

Our 'survival' guides explain your rights, how the law works in practise, and what other options you might have.

We also try to give you practical advice as to how to get through it.

Divorce - a survival toolkit

Whether you are ending a marriage or a Civil Partnership, our guide explains how the law works, how children and money issues fit in, and your options for working these out. Also includes practical advice to help you and your children...

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Sorting out arrangements after you have split up

This guide explains what family mediation is and how it could help you. This guide is for you if you have recently split up or are struggling to agree with your ex-partner (or another family member) about what’s going to happen...

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LivingTogether

Do you live with your partner but aren't married or in a civil partnership? On these pages, we explain exactly what rights couples living together really have, and the simple steps they can take to protect themselves and their families...

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Working parents

Being a working parent is difficult. But there are laws to try and make it easier be a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time. This guide explains what they are, and legal agony aunt, Beverly Reid, advises...

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Expecting your rights

If you are about to become a parent you are probably excited. But when you are not hopping from foot to foot with pure joy, you might also be a little bit worried about how it will go down at work, how you'll survive financially...