Our family law solicitors have compiled a list of resources for single parents who are going through a divorce.
Leamington Spa has tools that are available via public and private organisations to support single parent families and those going through a divorce. These organisations offer important assistance in a variety of areas, including housing, job training, budgeting, parenting workshops, educational possibilities, and more.
If a family is having to adjust to the new dynamics of post-divorce living, there are various free tools accessible to them. Various governmental and private groups offer services such as psychological counselling and legal guidance to guarantee that all family members' needs are satisfied.
Parenting classes and activities in Leamington Spa
- Early Help
- Online Parenting Courses
- In person support
- One to one video advice
- Relationship conflict
Parentalk
'Parentalk - The Primary Years' is developed by Care for the Family, a Christian charity, and looks at the topics that affect just about every family over six sessions including the busyness of family life, understanding children’s ‘Love Languages’, speaking and listening, how best to set boundaries, preparing children for the outside world, and the importance of family time.
When: tbc
Where: St Paul's Primary School // CV32 4JZ
Cost: Free
Budgeting advice
The sessions explain how to:
- Make a family budget and keep track of your finances.
- Handle household bills, making certain that the most important invoices are paid first.
- Cope with debt and find out what you can do and where you can get free expert help and guidance.
- Learn about credit by learning about interest rates, available options, and which ones to avoid.
- Discover the best bank and savings accounts, as well as Credit Unions and the impact they can make in any financial situation.
- Reduce utility costs by obtaining the finest, most appropriate tariff.
- Learn about your rights as a consumer and how to exercise them while shopping for goods and services.
Mental Health and Support
Warwickshire CAVA Community and Voluntary Action
“This directory has been compiled using information supplied by local organisations, groups and agencies that provide services which support people affected by mental health issues. We hope that the Directory will prove to be a valuable resource for all organisations that may need to signpost to mental health services.”
Help with childcare
Warwickshire County Council
- Childcare funding for two-year-olds
- Thirty hours of funded childcare
- Early years pupil premium
- Disability Access Fund (DAF)
- 30 Hours funding for children in foster care
- Tax-free childcare
Chilcare.co.uk
Local childcare online.
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.
If you are going through a difficult and stressful divorce, contact our Leamington Spa family law solicitors for advice, support, and experience. Our family law lawyers in Leamington Spa will listen and assist you, whether you are dealing with civil partnership dissolution or arranging financial and child custody arrangements.
Visit our Leamington Spa family lawyers
7 Clarendon Pl
Leamington Spa
CV32 5QL
Our office is located on Clarendon Place (A452), a 17 minute walk from Leamington Spa Train Station or easily accessible by car, with on-street parking and a limited number of on-site parking spaces.
You can call us from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
