Child Maintenance Service
The government service for arranging child maintenance.
Online · Phone · England, Wales and Scotland
About One Parent Families Scotland
One Parent Families Scotland gives single parents advice on benefits, money, childcare and housing through its Lone Parent Helpline and online guides, and runs local family support in several areas.
How they can help
- Lone Parent Helpline
- Online guides
- Local family support
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.