https://www.clao.org.uk/if-we-cant-help/information-on-other-organisations-or-agencies-that-may-be-able-to-help/divorce-and-separation/
https://www.clao.org.uk/if-we-cant-help/information-on-other-organisations-or-agencies-that-may-be-able-to-help/divorce-and-separation/
Information relating to child maintenance can be found on the following website: www.mygov.scot/child-maintenance/
Child Maintenance Options – Telephone: 0800 083 4375 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm
One Parent Families Scotland can offer support/information on health & wellbeing, benefits & money, separating and children.
Lone Parent Helpline: 0808 801 0323
Website: opfs.org.uk
The Scottish Child Law Centre (SCLC) provides free legal advice by telephone or email on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people. This is a national service, available to anyone in Scotland or where Scots law has jurisdiction.
SCLC can advise on parental responsibilities and rights, residence, contact, children’s rights, youth offenders, education, health, social work and access to files.
If you are under 21 you can call the freephone advice line anytime. Their dedicated “Youth Hour” is every Tuesday and Thursday between 12 and 1 o’clock, when solicitors only take calls from children and young people.
There is also an advice line for parents, relatives and carers.
Website: www.sclc.org.uk
Under 21 Tel: 0800 328 8970 (from landlines) or 0300 330 1421 (from mobiles)
Parent/Relative/Carer Tel: 0131 667 6333 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm)
Email: advice@sclc.org.uk
Citizens Advice Scotland form Scotland’s largest independent advice network. Some bureaux have in-court advisors and lay representatives – find your local Citizens Advice Bureau at www.cas.org.uk/bureaux.
The Citizens Advice Bureau is an accredited agency for referrals to the Free Legal Services Unit of the Faculty of Advocates (see below).
The Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) was established to provide free legal advice and representation by volunteer advocates for those who cannot afford the legal help they need, and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. If you are interested in accessing help from the FLSU you will need to consult an accredited agency and meet certain criteria.
Free Legal Services Units which can be accessed through accredited agencies. Current accredited advice agencies can be found at www.advocates.org.uk/instructing-advocates/free-legal-services-unit
Provides help and support to families and children who are experiencing break up.
Telephone: 0131 226 4507
Email: info@familymediationlothian.org
Website: www.scottishmediation.org.uk/mediator/family-mediation-lothian
The Free Legal Advice Centre delivers pro bono legal services to members of the public living in and around the Edinburgh area who, for whatever reason, cannot access legal advice elsewhere. Student advisers, members of staff and qualified solicitors work together to offer advice on legal problems.
FLAC can provide advice and assistance on the following: company and commerical, contract, disputes, employment, family, property, intellectual property, landlord and tenant, willis and inheritance and personal injury.
Telephone: 0800 073 0150
Email: freelegaladvice@ed.ac.uk
Website: www.law.ed.ac.uk/about-us/free-legal-advice-centre
Edinburgh Napier Law Clinic is an entirely student-run organisation providing free legal advice to the public. Established in 2015, the Clinic currently offers legal advice in employment, private housing and consumer matters.
The clinic are unable to represent clients in court, but is an advice agency accredited by the Faculty of Advocates Free Legal Services Unit. Where appropriate, they can refer a case to the Faculty for representation.
Telephone: 0131 455 2689
Email: lawclinic@napier.ac.uk
Website: www.enlc.co.uk
Avenue Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim legal aid.
Website: www.avenue-info.com
Tel: 01224 587571
Email: enquiries@avenue-info.com
Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim Legal Aid.
Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/find-a-local-service/family-mediation-services/highland
Tel: 01463 712 100
Email: info@fmhighland.org
Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/find-a-local-service/family-mediation-services/shetland
Tel: 01595 7438 590
Email: relationshipsscotland@shetland.org
Tel: 01851 705 600
Email: cfmwesternisles@btconnect.com
Website: https://www.avenue-info.com/
Tel: 01224 587571
Email: enquiries@avenue-info.com
Family Mediation provides help and support to families and children impacted by relationship break down. Family mediators help families in to understand and communicate with each other better so they can make practical plans for the future. Mediation can help minimise conflict, improve family life and help avoid court action.
When you contact the service you will be told whether you will be asked for a donation or if they have a set charge. You may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of your case if you cannot afford the full amount. In some cases you may be able to claim Legal Aid.
Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/find-a-local-service/family-mediation-services/argyll-and-bute
Tel: 01631 570 101 (Oban)
Tel: 01369 701 408 (Dunoon)
Email: admin@familymediation-ab.org.uk
Simplified (do-it-yourself) divorce can be used if there are no children of the marriage under 16 years old; no financial matters to sort out and you have been separated for at least one year (if separated for less than two years the consent of your husband/wife will be required).
Information/guidance/forms relating to simplified divorce can be obtained by contacting your local sheriff court on can be found on the Scottish Courts website: www.scotcourts.gov.uk/taking-action/divorce-and-dissolution-of-civil-partnership