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Domestic violence and abuse - getting help
Organisations which give information and advice all aspects of domestic violence and abuse, rape and sexual assault
Benefits and help with council tax when you separate
You might be able to get help with your living costs when you separate from your partner. Find out if you have a right to benefits or can get more
If you have nowhere to stay tonight
Check how to get somewhere to stay if you have nowhere to stay tonight. Check how to get into a night shelter, hostel or refuge
If you're not offered housing after a homeless application
Check how you can find somewhere to live and stay tonight, for example a night shelter or hostel. Check your options for finding long-term accommodation
Ways to end your marriage or civil partnership
Find out how to end your marriage or civil partnership. Divorce or dissolution is the best, permanent way. But you might want a legal separation or annulment
Help with legal fees when you separate
Legal help or going to court when you split from your partner can be expensive. Find out about legal aid and other ways to save money on legal costs.
Making child arrangements
How to agree where your children live, who they live with and how often you'll see them after you've split up. This is also called making 'child arrangements
Starting a homeless application
Find how to apply to the council for help if you’re homeless