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Encouraging and supporting families to be better informed of their choices when separating.
The Family Separation Support Hub (FSSH) is being delivered by the founders of OnlyMums & Dads who have years of experience of working with separating families and professionals. They co-edited the two authoritative publications dealing with divorce and separation: Separating With Children 101 (Bath Publishing) and (Almost) Anything But Family Court (by Jo O’Sullivan) and deliver the acclaimed ‘What About Henry?’ course for professionals working with families.
There are many routes to separating, and we encourage you to:
- Avoid family court where possible; there are no winners.
- understand your options, there are many ways to separate.
- Make informed choices which will result in better outcomes for you and your family.
- Only work with solution-focused professionals.
- Choose your words carefully; language matters.
The FSSH contains free information and guidance, details of parenting courses and other resources with links to leading, solution-focussed professionals from a broad range of different disciplines.
OnlyMums & Dads are a registered not-for-profit.
Professions
The (FSSH) has a diverse range of professionals across the UK. Search by discipline and location.
Barrister
Barristers are regulated specialist legal advisors, known for representing people in court making their case for them.
Counsellor
Professionally trained Counsellors are there to help people work out their feelings in relation to divorce or separation.
Divorce coach
The divorce coach can help and support you in a variety of ways during your separation.
Family Consultant
The family consultant works with separating couples, trying to help you work on sticking points or areas of disagreement.
Family Mediator
Family mediators help you work out arrangements for children and finances following separation.
Legal Executives
Legal executives are regulated by CILEx. Like solicitors, they can be partners in law firms and become judges.
Paralegal (or ‘legal assistant’)
The Paralegal's main role is to help qualified lawyers. In the UK, paralegals are considered as non-lawyers, although the term ‘lawyer’
Pensions On Divorce Expert (PODE)
PODEs are specially qualified to provide you with a report to recommend a fair pension share upon divorce/dissolution.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists work with you to help with psychological issues that have been built up throughout your life.
Solicitor
Solicitors represent and defend clients’ legal interests, and can provide advice when dealing with relationship breakdowns.
Specialisms
You can find out more about the various skills that professionals may use to help you in your situation. This will help you understand the next steps you may need to take and find the right professional for your circumstances.
Arbitration
If you find that you and your ex simply can’t make a decision on one or all issues, then you need a decision-maker, this is where Arbitrat
Child Inclusive Mediation
A child-inclusive mediator (CIM) is a specially trained mediator talks and listens to your children. Usually, but not always, the child incl
Collaborative Practice
Collaborative Practice is where specially trained lawyers work together to help you both sort things out; they will never work against each
Mediation
Mediation is where a highly trained person provides you and your ex with assistance to sort things out. You usually meet the mediator on you
Round Table
A Round Table meeting is where lawyers and you feel it’s a good idea to meet ‘around the table’ or online together. Sometimes this is
Solicitor Neutral
A solicitor neutral is where a solicitor acts in a neutral and directive way to assist both of you. In the first instance, the solicitor neu
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Support Articles
Information and guidance from qualified and regulated professionals.
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
What You Need to Know Going through a separation or divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially when children are involved. To encour
What Is Gaslighting And How Do I Deal With It?
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is clear that emotional abuse is a form of domestic abuse. Gaslighting
I Have Children And Am Just About To Separate. Do I Need Legal Advice?
If you and your ex-partner agree on all aspects of your children’s lives, including where they are to live and the amount of time they
Badges
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