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The Bill makes important changes to the legal process for married couples to obtain a divorce, for civil partners to dissolve their civil partnership, or for obtaining a judicial separation.
This measure makes changes to the rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separating.
Guidance for Ofsted inspectors when they find separation by sex on an inspection.
This report evaluates a series of projects that aim to help separating parents collaborate in the best interests of their children.
Complete one of these forms to support your application to separate or legally end your marriage or civil partnership.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Ask the court to proceed with your divorce, dissolution, nullity or (judicial) separation proceedings even though the respondent could not be served with the papers.
More than 27,000 separating families have saved money, protected their children and avoided lengthy, combative courtroom battles, thanks to a £23.6 million government scheme.
Estimates of the separated families population and their child maintenance arrangements. Analysis also shows separated families with no arrangement.
Official statistics on separated families and their child maintenance arrangements.
Information about visitors and their use of the Sorting Out Separation website from its launch in December 2012 to December 2015.
Estimates relating to separated families and their child maintenance arrangements.
Use this form to apply for a conditional order confirming that the court does not see any reason why you cannot divorce or separate.
Separation Agreement text as agreed between the UK and the EEA EFTA states, and Explainer.
Guidance for Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) caseworkers regarding legal aid for unaccompanied and separated children.
The Committee adopted a decision on social security coordination between the UK, EU and European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) countries on 18 December 2020.
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