This website provides signposting information for families who require support. The website points parents and other family members towards resources that can help them and their children through the process of separation. This website gives you the details of places to go (both in person and online) to find help in resolving issues and reducing conflict, in a way that is best for your children providing national and regional (Midlands) resources.
Stop. Think. What Is Right For Your Family?
This website is designed to give signposting information for local regional Midlands and national resources to assist families experiencing family breakdown. It has been contributed to by members of the Midlands family justice legal community.
There is information and there are links provided about alternative methods of dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and collaborative working.
This website will enable individuals to consider the options available to them and also where to source further support and assistance.
Court is a last resort when parents have fully investigated other ways to reach agreement.
Impact on Children
Relationship breakdown is often very hard, but it doesn’t have to harm your children. Being caught in lengthy, hostile litigation does harm children.
Children who have been involved in the conflict between their parents have spoken about the experiences and worries they have felt through the court process.