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• If your ex-partner is trying to make you leave

  If your ex-partner is trying to make you leave This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales If you live with your ex

• If your ex-partner has left your home

  If your ex-partner has left your home This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales If your ex-partner has left your

• Your ex-partner is taking your children without consent

  Your ex-partner is taking your children without consent This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales You might be able

• Deciding what to do when you separate

  your home without speaking to someone first.  If you’re a woman affected by domestic abuse, you can call Refuge on 0808 200 0247 or use the Women's Aid online chat at any time.  If you're a man affected

• What happens to your home when you separate

  tried to sort things out with your ex-partner and are finding it difficult, you can get help reaching an agreement. A specialist called a ‘mediator’ can help you and your ex-partner find a solution

• Check if a change affects your Child Benefit

  the child's needs, such as medicine, clothes or food. You have to be spending at least the Child Benefit amount on your child to keep getting Child Benefit. If your child moves in with your ex-partner

• Dividing up money and belongings when you separate

  . Try to give yourselves time before making a decision. It’s a lot easier to reach an agreement if you and your ex-partner are ready to talk. You can make an agreement between yourselves, but it’s

• Your child arrangements aren't working

  ex-partner if the child arrangements you’ve agreed aren’t working - for example, if you’re not seeing your children as much as you want. You might be able to make changes, using mediation if you need

• Using mediation to help you separate

  differences between you and your ex-partner, with the help of a third person who won’t take sides. The third person is called a mediator. They can help you reach an agreement about issues with money

• Arranging financial support after you separate

  as ‘spousal maintenance’ - from your ex-partner as soon as you separate. This is in addition to any child maintenance they might have to pay. If you weren't married or in a civil partnership, you’ll have