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:
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.
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The (FSSH) has a diverse range of professionals across the UK. Search by discipline and location.
Barristers are regulated specialist legal advisors, known for representing people in court making their case for them.
Professionally trained Counsellors are there to help people work out their feelings in relation to divorce or separation.
The divorce coach can help and support you in a variety of ways during your separation.
The family consultant works with separating couples, trying to help you work on sticking points or areas of disagreement.
Family mediators help you work out arrangements for children and finances following separation.
Legal executives are regulated by CILEx. Like solicitors, they can be partners in law firms and become judges.
The Paralegal's main role is to help qualified lawyers. In the UK, paralegals are considered as non-lawyers, although the term ‘lawyer’
PODEs are specially qualified to provide you with a report to recommend a fair pension share upon divorce/dissolution.
Psychotherapists work with you to help with psychological issues that have been built up throughout your life.
Solicitors represent and defend clients’ legal interests, and can provide advice when dealing with relationship breakdowns.
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.
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
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 is where specially trained lawyers work together to help you both sort things out; they will never work against each
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
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
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
All professionals have met the FSSH criteria before being listed.
Information and guidance from qualified and regulated professionals.
What are the challenges for young children going back to school? As our children head back to school and extra- curricular activities, they
We have children together, but my partner has more money than me. What can I do? This will depend on whether the property you live in is in
How do I protect myself as a cohabitant? Firstly it is important to take the time to discuss financial arrangements before taking this step
You will notice various badges on professionals profiles. These indicate particular skills and specialisms which may be useful to your situation.
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