Useful Links
National Family MediationThe membership body for not-for-profit family mediation services. NFM sets and monitors mediation standards and is a key member of the Family Mediation Council. |
www.nfm.org.uk |
Community Legal AdviceA website offering information on a range of legal matters including family, employment and crime, plus search facility for local legal advisor. |
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk |
Legal Services CommissionThe body that works in conjunction with solicitors, family mediators and others to provide publicly funded legal advice and assistance. This organisation manages the legal aid budget. |
www.legalservices.gov.uk |
Advice NowA website with a number of free advice and information leaflets on a range of issues affecting individuals. Helpful guide on family mediation. |
www.advicenow.org.uk |
CAFCASSThe organisation that works in the courts and prepares reports for judges in family matters. |
www.cafcass.gov.uk |
CABFree advice on legal, benefit, financial and other issues. Often funded by local councils. Numerous locations throughout the area. |
www.citizensadvice.org.uk |
RelateFor people who want help with relationship and family matters. Help available on many different topics. Projects for younger people, some in schools also run. |
www.relate.org.uk |
WikivorceAn online resource and forum for anything to do with divorce, separation and associated matters. Good information on family mediations, and reports from those who have gone through it. |
www.wikivorce.com |
It’s not Your FaultWebsite for children whose parents are separating/divorcing, looking at how it affects them. |
www.itsnotyourfault.org |
Kids in the MiddleWebsite and publications for parents and children going through separation/ divorce. Numerous contributors including Deidre Sanders, Agony Aunt from The Sun. |
www.kidsinthemiddle.org.uk |
HM Courts ServiceInformation about the legal and court processes, including downloadable forms. |
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk |
Community Legal Advice Centre (Portsmouth)Local drop-in advice centre where help can be provided on issues such as housing, debt and benfits. |
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/portsmouth |
GingerbreadNational one-parent families network and website. |
www.gingerbread.org.uk |
Families Need FathersOrganisation promoting the interests of children in maintaining good relationships with all family members (despite its name). |
www.fnf.org.uk |
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