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Contacts and resources

Numbers and opening hours were checked in November 2026, but services change, so check the website too.

Forms, fees and the court process

  • GOV.UK, making child arrangements: forms C100C100. The application form for a child arrangements, prohibited steps or specific issue order, or to vary one., C1AC1A. The supplementary form for setting out allegations of harm or domestic abuse., C8C8. The form used to keep an address or contact details confidential. and C79C79. The application form relating to enforcement of a child arrangements order., guidance booklets CB1CB1. The court service guide to making an application involving children, including who can apply and the orders you can ask for., CB5CB5. The court service guide to applying to enforce a child arrangements order. The application form is C79. and CB7CB7. The court service guide for separated parents on child arrangements and what to expect at family court., and the online C100 service. gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce
  • Help with FeesHelp with Fees. A scheme that can reduce or cover eligible court fees. EX160 is the paper application form.: check whether you can get a reduction in court fees. gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees
  • CafcassCafcass. The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, which advises the family court on children's welfare in England. Cafcass Cymru does the same in Wales.: including the Planning Together parenting planParenting plan. A written, non-binding agreement between parents about arrangements for their child.. cafcass.gov.uk. In Wales, Cafcass Cymru: gov.wales/cafcass-cymru
  • Family Mediation Council: find an accredited mediator and check the voucher scheme. familymediationcouncil.org.uk

Support for fathers

  • Families Need Fathers: peer support groups and information for separated parents. fnf.org.uk
  • NACCCNational Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC). The organisation that accredits child contact services and helps families find a suitable centre or service.: find an accredited child contact centreChild contact centre. A safe, neutral place for children to spend time with a parent or for handovers to take place.. naccc.org.uk

If you're affected by domestic abuse

  • ManKind Initiative: helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, 0808 800 1170, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. mankind.org.uk
  • Men's Advice Line: for male victims and the people supporting them, 0808 801 0327, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. mensadviceline.org.uk

Wellbeing and crisis support

  • NHS 111: urgent mental health support in England, any time. Call 111 and choose the mental health option. nhs.uk
  • CALM: helpline for anyone having suicidal thoughts, 0800 58 58 58, 5pm to midnight every day. thecalmzone.net
  • Samaritans: someone to listen, free, any time, 116 123. samaritans.org
  • ANDYSMANCLUB: free weekly peer support groups for men. andysmanclub.co.uk
  • NHS Talking Therapies: you can refer yourself in most areas.
  • Your GP: for anything affecting your sleep, mood, eating or drinking.

Concerns about a child

  • Emergency: if a child is in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, the police on 101.
  • NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000. nspcc.org.uk
  • Children's social care (social services) where your child lives, if you're worried about their safety.

None of these services can tell you what will happen in your case. What they can do is make sure you're not carrying it on your own.

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