Our family law solicitors understand how difficult it can be for single parents going through a divorce. That's why we have compiled a list of resources to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with this challenging experience.
In Swindon, public and private organisations offer a range of tools that can be helpful to families, including job training, housing support, parenting workshops, educational opportunities, and more.
These resources can be especially important for those who are going through a divorce and need additional support. If you're looking for assistance, rest assured that there are various free tools available to help you navigate these changes effectively.
Whether you need psychological counselling or legal guidance, there are governmental and private groups ready to help ensure that all family members' needs in Swindon are met.
Parenting classes and activities in Swindon
“Parent Support Advisors offer nurturing, supportive and non-judgemental parenting interventions, promoting the importance of positive child parent attachment and of positive interactions for children’s learning and development, and role model appropriate and consistent boundaries and routines.”
Contact:
Caroline Starling
Operational Manager Early Help
Telephone: 01793 465452
Email: [email protected]
Kesze Saunders
Operational Manager Early Help
Telephone: 01793 465111
Email: [email protected]
24/7 Parenting courses
Contact:
UTC Swindon
Bristol Street
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN15ET
Telephone: 01793 207920
Email: [email protected]
Budgeting advice
Swindon Borough Council - https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20013/benefits_and_swindon_money_matters/683/dealing_with_debt/3
- Dealing with debt
- Budgeting
- Maximising income
Swindon Citizens Advice – https://www.citizensadviceswindon.org.uk/about-us/
“We provide comprehensive generalist advice to help people with a wide range of problems including benefits, debt and money, employment, housing, immigration, consumer, relationships, discrimination, law and rights, healthcare, education and much more.”
Mental Health and Support
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind - https://www.sgmind.org.uk/
Swindon Mental Health Service
If you live in the Swindon Borough Council area you can access a variety of services to help improve your mental health; we provide advice, support and services to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Swindon: 01793 432031 | Gloucestershire: 01452 245338 [email protected]
Help with childcare
Swindon Borough Council - https://swindon.mylifeportal.co.uk/content/send-local-offer/landing-pages/education/early-education-and-childcare/
Early Education
All children, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are entitled to early education funding from the term following their 3rd birthday until they start school. This is available for up to fifteen hours a week during term time.
Entitlement to early education funding
Childcare
Registered childcare services for children aged 0-18 are usually paid for by parents and are available at:
Out of school childcare
Get help toward paying for childcare
30 hours free childcare
Free childcare and early education for two-year-olds
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.
Visit our Swindon family law solicitors
Contact our Swindon family law solicitors for advice, support, and experience if you are going through a tough and traumatic divorce. Whether you are dealing with civil partnership dissolution or negotiating financial and child custody arrangements, our family law solicitors in Swindon will listen to you and support you every step of the way.
You can find us at FigFlex Offices, 3 Newbridge Square, SN1 1HN in Swindon.
The office building is a short 3-minute walk from Swindon train station. If you’re travelling by car, the office can be accessed via Manchester Rd or Milford St. Swindon Bus Station can also be found just over the road from FigFlex Offices.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
