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• Domestic violence and abuse - getting help

  Domestic violence and abuse - getting help This advice applies to Wales. See advice for See advice for England, See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland Important If there’s

• Gender violence

  Gender violence Domestic abuse Rape and sexual assault Domestic violence and abuse - getting help Female genital mutilation (FGM)

• Domestic abuse

  accommodation you will be unlikely to be able to arrange it quickly - but it could be an option if you have time to plan your departure. Reporting the violence to the police Many kinds of domestic abuse

• Changing your claimant commitment

  . If you’re unhappy about the way your work coach responds to your requests you can complain by phoning the Universal Credit helpline. You’ve experienced or been threatened with domestic violence

• Family

  if there is no will – the rules of intestacy What to do if someone dies abroad Gender violence Domestic abuse Rape and sexual assault Domestic violence and abuse - getting help Female genital

• Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application

  in the area Even if you don't meet the local connection requirement, the council can’t discriminate against you.  For example, it might be discrimination if you’re a woman affected by domestic violence

• Check what kinds of behaviour are child abuse

  with a child on GOV.UK. Domestic abuse If a child sees or hears domestic violence or abuse between the adults in their home, this could be child abuse.  You can find out more about domestic abuse

• Living together and marriage - legal differences

  can plan for the future and keep on top of bills and other expenses. Domestic violence Living together and marriage You can go to court for an order to protect yourself and your children if your partner

• Applying to the CMS for child maintenance

  domestic violence or abuse You can’t ask the CMS to arrange maintenance if you get maintenance under a court order which is less than a year old.  It’s best if you can arrange maintenance directly

• Your ex-partner is taking your children without consent

  that works for you and your children. Unless there was domestic violence in your relationship, you’ll need to go to at least 1 mediation session before you’ll be able to go to court - even if your partner