Family Information Service
Divorce and Separation
Divorce or separation can be an emotional and challenging time for both partners and family members. Whether you are considering separation or are supporting a family through the process here are some useful links.
General
Family Lives' Splitting up or Staying together resource - Click here
Advice from Gingerbread for Single Parents - Click here
Kids in the Middle Resource - Click here
Parent Channel Video Guides - Click here
Relationship Advice and Support
Couple Connection - Click here
Relationship Counselling - Click here
South Essex Relate - Click here
Dad's Talk Families and Relationships Advice - Click here
Southend-on-Sea Domestic Abuse Project - Click here
Practical Matters
Money Advice Service Guide to Divorce and Separation - Click here
Children's Legal Centre - Click here
Family Rights Group - Click here
Sure Start Children's Centres
Southend's Sure Start Centres not only have friendly staff that are happy to listen to your concerns and worries they also hold special sessions for Single Mothers and Dad's Clubs that run on various days during the week.
Search Mothers on their Own (MOTO) Sessions - Click here
Search Dad's Clubs - Click here
Helplines
Family Lives - 0808 800 2222 (Free)
Gingerbread for Single Parents - 0808 802 0925 (Free)
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 200 0247 (Free)
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