Child Maintenance Service
The government service for arranging child maintenance.
Online · Phone · England, Wales and Scotland
Both Parents Matter
Support for separated parents, especially dads, to stay involved.
Visit their websiteAbout Both Parents Matter
Both Parents Matter (formerly Families Need Fathers) supports separated parents, mainly fathers, to maintain a meaningful relationship with their children, through a helpline, information and local groups.
How they can help
- Helpline
- Local support groups
- Information on child arrangements
Others in children and co-parenting
Cafcass
Represents children's interests in family court cases.
Online · England
Gingerbread
The charity for single parent families.
Online · England and Wales
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.