{"id":31852,"date":"2017-08-25T15:03:39","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T14:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/?page_id=31852"},"modified":"2022-03-09T11:06:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T11:06:14","slug":"relationships-family","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/get-advice\/relationships-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationships & Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31669″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Relationships & Family Homepage” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensadvice.org.uk%2Ffamily%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Find out what your rights are if your relationship has broken down, for example whether you can stay in the family home or who the children should live with. You can also find out how to deal with things like making a will, registering a birth or changing your name, and where else to go for help.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”34686″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Gingerbread” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gingerbread.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Please note that Gingerbread is a single parent charity and can only offer advice to single parents who are the main or equal caregiver of the child. They are unable to offer advice to parents who don’t live with their children.<\/p>\n

T: 0808 802 0925<\/p>\n

Mon: 10am to 6pm
\nTue\/Thu\/Fri: 10am to 4pm
\nWed: 10am-1pm and 5pm-7pm
\nThe helpline is closed on all public holidays.<\/p>\n

More details about the helpline are at Gingerbread<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31888″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Families Need Fathers” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffnf.org.uk%2Flaw-information-2%2Fchildren||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Families Need Fathers are a charity\u00a0offering information, advice and support services for parents on how to do the best for their children.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0300 0300 363
\nMon – Fri 9am-10pm; Sat & Sun 10am – 3pm<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31747″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”http:\/\/www.advicenow.org.uk\/”][vc_btn title=”Advice Now” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.advicenow.org.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Advicenow guides are easy-to-read and practical. They explain what you need to know, where you need to go, and what you need to do to solve your problem.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]A survival guide to make a living together agreement<\/a><\/p>\n

A survival guide to using family mediation after a break up<\/a><\/p>\n

A survival guide to divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership<\/a><\/p>\n

A survival guide to sorting out arrangements for your children<\/a><\/p>\n

A survival guide to living together and breaking up<\/a><\/p>\n

A survival guide to sorting out your finances when you get divorced<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How to apply for a court order about the arrangements for your children without the help of a lawyer<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply for parental responsibility without the help of a lawyer<\/a><\/p>\n

How to apply for a financial order without the help of a lawyer<\/a><\/p>\n

How to get a divorce or end a civil partnership without the help of a lawyer<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”31670″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Advice for Older People” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ageuk.org.uk%2Fhealth-wellbeing%2Frelationships-and-family%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]These pages cover grandparenting, dating, sex, re-marriage, end of life, bereavement, loneliness, living alone, and befriending services.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0300 345 3446
\nMon-Fri 8am-5pm<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”34663″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.mediationherts.org.uk\/”][vc_btn title=”Mediation Hertfordshire” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediationherts.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Mediation Hertfordshire offers mediation and conflict resolution services to those experiencing disputes in the community, the family, in schools and in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Telephone 01442 268044 and 01442 243402.<\/p>\n

Mobile number 07925 512587 (text anytime and we will reply during office hours).<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”33928″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Resolution” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fresolution.org.uk%2Flooking-for-help%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.<\/p>\n

General enquiries T:<\/strong> 020 3841 0300
\nMon – Fri 9am-5:30pm<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”35010″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Hertfordshire Law Clinic” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.herts.ac.uk%2Fstudy%2Fschools-of-study%2Flaw%2Fhertfordshire-law-clinic%2Flooking-for-legal-advice%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Hertfordshire Law Clinic provides free legal advice to members of the public and University of Hertfordshire staff and students.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 01707 284115 – leave a message with your contact details<\/p>\n

E:<\/strong> probono@herts.ac.uk or call[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_btn title=”Rights of Women” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Frightsofwomen.org.uk%2Fget-advice%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Rights of Women provide legal advice and information on a wide range of legal issues including domestic violence, child contact, sexual violence and the criminal justice process and immigration and asylum as well as other legal issues arising from relationship breakdown.<\/p>\n

Advice Lines<\/em>
\nFamily Law T:<\/strong> 020 7251 6577
\nCriminal Law T:<\/strong> 020 7251 8887
\nImmigration Law T:<\/strong> 020 7118 0267
\nSexual harassment at work T:<\/strong> 020 7490 0152<\/p>\n

Please check the Rights of Women website<\/a> for details of opening hours[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”35263″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Juno Counselling” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.junocounselling.co.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Low-cost face to face counselling in Watford as well as telephone counselling and counselling via Zoom. Available for women over the age of 16 years who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.<\/p>\n

Helpline – call and leave a message to request a call back
\nT:<\/strong> 01923 249 511<\/p>\n

E:<\/strong> support@junocounselling.co.uk[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31891″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Herts Sunflower” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hertssunflower.org%2Fherts-sunflower.aspx||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Herts Sunflower is an organisation supporting both victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse. More information is available on their website.<\/p>\n

Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/p>\n

T:\u00a008 088 088 088
\nMon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm<\/p>\n

Calls are free from mobiles & landlines.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31897″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Resources for parents and carers” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cafcass.gov.uk%2Fgrown-ups%2Fparents-and-carers%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.<\/p>\n

Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. We independently advise the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests. We put their needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children\u2019s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31951″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”McKenzie Friends” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmckenzie-friend.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]A McKenzie Friend is anyone who accompanies you to court to help you as a Litigant in Person – those who are unrepresented by a Solicitor or engage a barrister.<\/p>\n

Your McKenzie Friend is able to sit with you in the court and offer advice and support as well as taking notes to help you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”31892″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Men’s Advice Line” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mensadviceline.org.uk%2Fcontact-us%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]This is a confidential helpline for any man experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner.<\/p>\n

T: 0808 801 0327
\nMon-Fri, 9am-5pm
\nCalls are free from landlines and mobiles.
\nE: info@mensadviceline.org.uk[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”34978″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”galop” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.galop.org.uk%2F||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Galop is the UK\u2019s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence.<\/p>\n

T:<\/strong> 0800 9995428
\nE<\/strong>: help@galop.org.uk<\/p>\n

The helpline is open: Monday to Friday 10am \u2013 5pm (Wednesday and Thursday 10am \u2013 8:00pm)<\/p>\n

Webchat is available: Wednesday and Thursday 5pm \u2013 8pm[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32285″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Bereavement Advice Centre” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbereavementadvice.org%2Ftopics||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]The Bereavement advice Centre provides a free advice line and online practical information, advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.<\/p>\n

This includes coping with grief, death certificates, probate, money & tax, funerals, probate, dealing with junk mail and notifying commercial organisations.<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0<\/strong>0800 634 9494
\nMon – Fri 9am-5pm<\/p>\n

Call are free from landlines and mobiles.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”35297″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Cruse Bereavement Support” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cruse.org.uk%2F|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]Cruse helps people through one of the most painful times in life \u2013 with bereavement support, information and campaigning.<\/p>\n

Helpline: <\/strong>0808 808 1677<\/p>\n

Opening Hours
\nMonday: 9.30am-5pm
\nTuesday: 9.30am-8pm
\nWednesday: 9.30am-8pm
\nThursday: 9.30am-8pm
\nFriday: 9.30am-5pm
\nSaturday and Sunday: 10am -2pm[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32387″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Child Maintenance Options” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cmoptions.org%2Findex.asp||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]Child Maintenance Options provide free impartial information and support to help parents make informed choices about child maintenance.<\/p>\n

T:\u00a00800 988 0988
\nMon – Fri\u00a08am – 8pm
\nSat 9am – 4pm<\/p>\n

Calls are free from landlines and mobiles[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32386″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”National Family Mediation” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfm.org.uk||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]National Family Mediation is the largest provider of family mediation in England and Wales.<\/p>\n

T: 0300 4000 636
\nMon – Fri 9am – 5pm<\/p>\n

Calls charges<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(per minute)
\nLandlines: up to 10p
\nMobiles: 3p \u2013 40p
\n(free if you have inclusive minutes)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”32389″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_btn title=”Watford Women’s Centre” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwcplus.org.uk||target:%20_blank”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Watford Women’s Centre provides support, accurate up-to-date information and a variety of low cost accredited courses and workshops.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”25″ equal_height=”yes” el_position=”first” css=”.vc_custom_1488801559673{margin-bottom: 1em !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”box-advice”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”link-clone”][vc_single_image image=”33249″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank”][vc_btn title=”Coram Children’s Legal Centre” style=”flat” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.childrenslegalcentre.com||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Coram Children\u2019s Legal Centre has experts in all areas of children\u2019s rights, immigration, child protection, education and juvenile justice.<\/p>\n

They:<\/p>\n