How to separate

Deciding what to do when you separate

What you need to do when you separate from your partner including how to reach an agreement about your children and money, belongings and the family home.

Using mediation to help you separate

Mediation is a cost-effective way of sorting any differences you have with your ex-partner when you separate. Find out more about mediation.

Getting a divorce

Find out how to end your marriage or civil partnership with a divorce or dissolution.

Ways to end your marriage

Find out how your client can end their marriage or civil partnership. Divorce or dissolution is the best, permanent way. But your client might want a legal separation or annulment.

Ending a civil partnership

Information on financial issues, children and housing when a civil partnership breaks down, including the process of family mediation.