UK site, but information mainly relates to situation in England and Wales

relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other forms of family support

relationship counselling services online, by phone and in Aberdeen, Ayrshire, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow, Inverness, Motherwell and Paisley.

Independent contact centre

Independent contact centre

information on family law arbitration

information on collaborative family law

information and lists of lawyers specialising in family law plus indication of legal aid, collaborative law and CALM (lawyer mediation).

legal advice for children, young people and parents

rules procedures in Sheriff Court and Court of Session, list of judgements

useful local sources of advice – if you have one in your area.

lists of lawyers and other legal information

how to obtain legal aid www.slab.org.uk

Information on English/Welsh family courts

promotes the right of children to the nurture of both parents after separation or divorce

family law information for parents, grandparents and step-parents, lots of useful material, but lacking a Scottish prespective.

support for parents dealing with international child abduction by the other parent

Looking for a missing child or parent - organisations that can help

IFLG have written a number of iGuides. They written from an English law perspective however they may be useful for cross-border cases.

official source of information about child maintenance

government body established in 1993 to assess and collect child maintenance

independent source of help to all parents facing child support problems including difficulty with the CSA/CMEC

advice and campaigning on benefits and tax credits for families

successor to the Child Support Agency, but may itself soon be superceded

information and support for families across Scotland

helpline for parents

courses for parents of pre-5 children, children at primary school and teenagers.

helpline and information for stepfamilies

campaigning on behalf of Grandparents and recognitio of their place in children's lives

supporting families affected by imprisonment

helpline and information on lone parent issues

raising men's health awareness

helpline for people feeling down or depressed

lists of accredited counsellors and psychotherapistsk

Self help guidance to deal with depression, anxiety etc using cognitve behaviour thersay

This site is designed to help you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them.

Learn cognitive behaviour therapy skills for preventng and coping with depression

Mental health advice

Gude to mood disorders during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby

Searchable listings of accredited counsellors, psychotherapists and counselling organisations

find your local citizen's advice bureau www.cas.org.uk

CAB advice on a wide range of topics (make sure you obtain Scottish advice).

money advice relating to divorce and separation, but make sure things apply in Scotland

Scottish community business offering free professional face-to-face advice and support.

roundup of issues relating to men and caring

training and support for men wanting to work in childcare

social and support group for gay fathers living in Scotland

support for single and contact dads of young children

linking father support organisations

new Scottish organisation supporting men suffering from domestic abuse or violence

UK organisation supporting men who suffer domestic abuse/violence.

advice and links to local Women's Aid services

housing information and advice

A charity offering support for parents and carers of children on separation.

for parents who are thinking about separation or may be in process of separating

information for children, young people and parents going through separation

Free legal advice for children

Training tool

links to news and information on this topic

Useful links, information and ideas

blog by a specialist working with families affected by parental alienation

information about education in Scotland and ideas to help parents support their children's learning

online service with support and resources for learning and teaching

enabling direct conversation between the ministers and parents, children & young people, teachers & school staff

Scottish Qualifications Authority

sets out information on Curriculum for Excellence for young people

website offering ideas to play, talk and read with your child