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Welcome to Divorce AidTM, an independent organisation of professionals here to help you. Whatever your situation and wherever you are, you are not alone.

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Divorce Aid is signposted by CAFCASS, Family Justice Council, Relate, DirectGov, H.M Courts, Samaritans, Resolution, ChildLine, Mind, NHS and numerous other organisations.

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Divorce Aid is celebrating...
According to the Law Society Gazette:
'In the field of family law... After wikipedia, the second most popular website was divorceaid.co.uk.'

Review of Divorce Aid by Relationship Scotland a merger between Relate Scotland and Family Mediation Scotland.
'There’s something for everyone with a personal or professional
interest in separation and divorce.
Part no-nonsense repository of practical information, advice, news and support for adults, children and teenagers, part new-agey melange of quotes, pictures, audio links to soothing sounds and
advice from the Barefoot Doctor... this user-friendly, colourful site has lots of links to many other websites and help-lines as well as a large archive of news articles and features.
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If you are worried, confused or upset
SAMARITANS are always there for you even in the middle of the night. Their 24/7 number in UK is 08457 90 90 90 Read more You are never alone

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Advice for Children, Teenagers and Parents in divorce. Browse our extensive sections of information, support links, helplines and books.
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Legal information
Read our legal info in simple language including: legal process, find a solicitor, legal aid, children and international. Find out about reaching a settlement and new Collaborative Law.
Legal info
Financial information
Find out what the courts consider, make a short term plan and budget. Also look at the family home and our guide to pensions. Scroll down for articles.
Financial Info

LATEST ARTICLES - UPDATED DAILY

Homeowners given new protection

Thinking about divorce? Help and advice

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Healing your world with our Barefoot Doctor

Some people think that on receiving the decree absolute, the final stage of your journey through divorce is complete.
See Life after divorce

Here we give some help and tips on how to overcome obstacles and agree on a financial settlement in divorce

Your divorce questions answered by our expert, Lisa-Marie Darby. Includes an explanation of the divorce timescale

Collaborative divorce law for a dignified approach to separation

'The words inside your head', helpful advice from our divorce social worker

See our Site Map and explanation of Divorce Legal Terms

Thought for the day - Message in a bottle
'But I was loved once, called beloved. It was real and should not be forgotten. It is part of me and made me who I am today. The divorce has also played a part in this too. And although he never really spoke to me again after seventeen years together, I shall hold on to the letters and the memories as a reminder of our past love. He has forgotten and moved on to someone new, told her that he had an unhappy marriage, that he was not understood but we both know the truth.
I eagerly look forward to the next phase of my life. I am open to love and trust in the future.'
Read full article 'message in a bottle' (scroll down)