Our family lawyers in Durham have complied resources for any single parents struggling post-divorce.
Durham offers resources that public and private institutions offer to assist single parent families and those going through a divorce. These organisations provide invaluable support in areas such as housing, job training, budgeting, parenting classes, educational opportunities and more. If a family is struggling to adjust to different dynamics of post-divorce life, there are numerous resources available for them to access free of charge. Other public and private entities provide services such as psychological counselling and legal advice to ensure that all members of the family have their needs met.
In addition, these resources could even lead to improved communication and understanding within the family unit. Through resources available in Durham, single parents and those going through a divorce can take comfort in knowing that they have many outlets provided by public institutions to assist them during their transition period.
Parenting classes and activities in Durham
Durham’s official parent carer forum and a group of parent carers volunteers who work with professionals to influence and improve services to children and young people (0-25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities in County Durham.
Lee House
Lee Terrace
Easington Village
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR83AB
(Online course).
“The program will review and explore basic parenting skills, the top 10 parenting skills, explore living skills vs life skills and how they relate to parenting, explore the gift of discipline and so much more.
Participants will receive great resources, a certificate of completion, a self-care kit, and support from an instructor with 10 years of experience working with children”.
Budgeting advice
“We can provide you with free confidential help if you are struggling with debt or managing your money.
We have trained advisors who can offer you assistance with debt management, including insolvency and priority arrears; budgeting and benefits”.
Mental health advice and help
St Margaret’s centre supports adults suffering from a wide range of mental health problems.
St Margaret’s Centre
‘The old school’
Priory Orchard
Margery Lane
Durham
DH14QJ
Tel: 0191 384 8100
[email protected]
Charity number: 1160900
Help with childcare
Durham city council provide 15 hours of free childcare - https://www.durham.gov.uk/childcarecosts
Childcare.co.uk can put you in touch with trusted, qualified child minders. https://www.childcare.co.uk/search/Childminders/Durham
List of useful websites
- AdviceNow has survival guides regarding a divorce process and the issues you may face.
- Resolution - Professionals in family justice strive to tackle family conflicts in a constructive manner that takes into account the needs of the entire family.
- Family Lives provide advice and solutions for staying together or breaking up a marriage.
- Relate provide help and advice when you think it is time to leave your partner.
- Government advice can help with legal action and advise on any legal rights regarding a divorce process.
- Family mediation can be a quicker process than going to court, it also can be less complicated and stressful with this action.
- Voices in The Middle (for parents) has helpful information about how to talk to teenagers about divorce or separation.
- Qwell offers free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK. There a variety of anonymous support options to meet your needs including on-line messaging, booked and drop-in chat, therapeutic content, community support and personal development tools.
Visiting our Durham family law solicitors
Durham Workspace, Abbey Rd, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5JZ
Stowe Family Law’s Durham office can be found in Durham Workspace on Abbey Road, north of Durham and easily accessible from the A167 by car. Plenty of parking can be found outside the office in the private car park.
If you are going through a troubling and stressful divorce, talk to our family law lawyers in Durham for advice, support and expertise. Our family law lawyers Durham will be here to listen and help, whether you are tackling civil partnership dissolution or you are organising financial and children arrangements.