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01 Dec 14 #450596 by rubytuesday
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Wikivorce contains a wealth of information that is especially useful to those who are representing themselves, below are links to a number of articles and guides that LiPs and those new to separation/divorce may find especially useful. I have also included external resources, such as books, or other specialist information sites. To access any of the links, just click on them and you will be taken to that resource.


Separation/Divorce - Starting Out

A Guide to What to Consider Before Starting Out

Wikivorce Guide to Divorce

Paying and Recovering the Costs of Divorce


mediation

Wikivorce Guide to Mediation (includes searchable database for a mediator in your area)


Finances

The Law on Financal Settlements

Step-By-Step Process to Making An Agreement

Applying To Court

Separation Agreements

Consent Orders

Wikivorce Guide to Completing form E

Working Out Your Outgoings



Property

Property FAQs

Housing Options After Divorce or Separation

Purchasing a House With a Non-Spouse


Pensions

Pensions on Divorce

Pension FAQs

Children

How Do We Tell The Children?

What is Parental Responsibility?

What is Shared Parenting?

The Child Arrangements Programme

Arrangements for Children

Child Arrangements Order (includes a C100 form)

Your Parenting Plan

Taking A Child Abroad

The Children and Families Act - What it Means for You


Self Representing

A Look At Represnting Yourself

What Can A McKenzie Friend Do/

Finding a McKenzie Friend

Rights Of Audience

Tips on Attending Court and How to Conduct Yourself in the Courtroom

Books

Family Courts Without a Lawyer - Lucy Reed

The Family Law A-Z - Langford&Langford

Divorce & Splitting Up: Advice From a Top Divorce Lawyer - Marilyn Stowe

The Guide For Separated Parents: Putting children first- Karen&Nick Woodall

Well-Being

Parenting Alone After Separation

Getting a Good Night''s Sleep

The 5 Stages of Grief

Survival In the First Few Weeks

Surviving Your First Christmas Alone

Sorting Out Christmas Arrangements For Children

Tips On Shared Parenting


Living Together During Divorce

I hope that some of the articles are of interest/use to you - if you have found other resources/articles/books etc have helped you, please post details on this thread :)

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