Separation
The end of a relationship is a stressful time, especially when decisions about property or children are involved. If you and your partner are splitting up, the following links provide useful advice.
Couples counselling
Couples counselling can help you decide whether splitting up is the right thing to do. Talking about your feelings will help you to understand the strains on your relationship, and may help save it.
Getting divorced
You need to have been married for at least one year before you can divorce. From applying for a divorce to finding mediation services, the links below offer some useful advice.
If you aren't married
For couples who are separating but aren't married, rights to property and access to children are dealt with in a different way. The links below explain the situation.
Legal advice and mediation
When separating from your partner it is important to come to a fair agreement about money, property and children. You may be able to decide this between you, or you may decide to use a mediator.
When children are involved
Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers, the breakdown of your relationship can be very upsetting for them too. They may even feel it is their fault. It is important to remember that although there may be bad feelings between the two of you, your children still love you both.
Rebuilding your life
The following links offer information that may help you take those first steps towards rebuilding your life.
