You are here: Home > Separation > Law and rights

Law and rights

icon - separation legal largeIt’s always better to reach agreement outside the courts than inside. Nevertheless you should know what the law says and how it works in relation to your divorce or separation.

This guide offers you advice about the law, your rights, child maintenance and how to reach agreement both outside and inside the courts.

  • Fathers and children: the law

    What does the law say about fathers and their children when parents separate? What rights do you and your child have? Is the law, or are the courts, biased against dads? We look at your legal position if you're separating.

  • Divorce and separation: the law

    The legal processes for divorce, separation (ending a non-married relationship) or ending a civil partnership are quite different. We explain the basic process for each.

  • Child support/maintenance

    One of the key considerations for separating parents is how to provide ongoing financial support for children. One method is child support, also known as child maintenance. We take a look at what it is and how it works.

  • Mediation: agreeing without the courts

    Using the family courts to reach agreement after divorce or separation can make a difficult situation even worse. But going to court is not inevitable. So what are the alternatives? Dad Info takes a look at what family mediation can offer.

  • The family courts: residence and contact orders

    In an ideal world, we would all love to resolve issues around children after separation through discussion and agreement. Unfortunately, this isn't always possible and disputes end up with lawyers and judges in the family court. Dad Info takes a look the role played by family courts.

Bookmark with: