Child Maintenance Service
The government service for arranging child maintenance.
Online · Phone · England, Wales and Scotland
About Cafcass
Cafcass works with families in family court cases in England to put children's needs first. Its website has free resources on parenting after separation, including a parenting plan.
How they can help
- Information for parents in court cases
- Parenting plan resources
Others in children and co-parenting
Gingerbread
The charity for single parent families.
Online · England and Wales
Both Parents Matter
Support for separated parents, especially dads, to stay involved.
Online · Phone · In person · UK
Need urgent help? If you're in immediate danger, call 999. Free domestic abuse helplines, open 24 hours: in England 0808 2000 247 (Refuge, for women), in Wales 0808 80 10 800, in Scotland 0800 027 1234 and in Northern Ireland 0808 802 1414. Men can call the Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327, weekdays. Samaritans: 116 123.