Life Events
Dealing with Divorce
Useful Contact Information
The following organisations may be able to offer practical advice and support:
Divorce Bureau - Put divorcing couples in touch with a solicitor suited to their circumstances, and one that is near by to them. This service is free of charge.
0800 731 9831 (Freephone HelpLine)
Department for Work and Pensions - For information about which benefits to claim, when to claim them and to find your local office.
Correspondence Unit, Room 540, The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, London. WC2N 6HT
020 7712 2171 020 7712 2386
Department for Work and Pensions website
Gingerbread - A support organisation for lone parent families. There are local groups in this area where you can meet other lone parent families.
0800 818 4318
www.gingerbread.org.uk
National Family Mediation - The National Family Mediation Service is a network of family mediation services.
020 7383 5993
www.nfm.u-net.com
Tameside Community Legal Service
C LS Co-ordinator, Tameside MBC, Council Offices, Clarence Arcade; Stamford Street; Ashton-under-Lyne; Tameside; OL6 7PT Send a Message to Tameside Community Legal Service
The Citizen's Advice Bureau - The Citizen's Advice Bureau is an organisation that can give you free impartial advice regarding benefits and legal matters.
George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. OL6 6AQ
0161 344 2171
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/