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Below are a list of frequently asked questions about family law and divorce. Click a question to show the answer.

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Children

Q. If I have parental responsibility for my child do I automatically have contact rights?
Q. I’ve got parental responsibility so why am I told I can’t have access to my children?
Q. I cannot afford the CSA demands what can I do?
Q. If I leave will I be allowed to see my children?
Q. How much child maintenance will I get?
Q. Can the children still live with me?
Q. Can the biological father of our child take him away from us?
Q. As soon as I mentioned divorce to my husband he said he'd stop paying to support our children. Help!
Q. If I agree to a divorce from my wife, will she automatically get custody of our children?

Civil Partnerships

Q. Will I get maintenance from my ex-civil partner?
Q. Can I get divorced?

Divorce and Separation

Q. Can I get a divorce based on my own adultery?
Q. Does a divorce include sorting out the house and finances?
Q. I’ve heard that a divorce takes years and costs thousands of pounds – is this true?
Q. Can we separate without getting a divorce?
Q. Will I have to appear in court?
Q. Can I start the divorce?
Q. How do I get a divorce?
Q. How much does a divorce cost?

Expat

Q. Can I take my children abroad to live?
Q. Do I need an expat divorce?

Finances

Q. How much maintenance will I get?
Q. Who will decide who gets what if we split?
Q. Will I have to sell the house if we get divorced?
Q. As soon as I mentioned divorce my husband said he'd stop paying to support our children. Help.
Q. What if my partner won’t leave our shared property?
Q. What if my partner leaves, but stops paying the bills?

Unmarried Couples

Q. Will a prenuptial agreement stand up in court?
Q. How do I get a prenuptial agreement?
Q. What is a prenuptial agreement?
Q. Do I need a prenuptial agreement?
Q. How will our children be effected?
Q. Will I get maintenance?
Q. What are my rights if we separate?
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