For parents and carers
- Videos and resources on the affect of arguing on children, from See It Differently
- Info, activites and support on how relationships matter, from Click
- Resources on understanding the effects on your arguments children, from Relate
- Resources to help resolve parental conflict, from Barnado's
- Advice on splitting up or staying together, from Family Lives
- Help on managing conflict in relationships, from Dad Info
- Tips for healthy relationships, from The Live Well Campaign
- Articles on relationships, from NCT
- Relationship support and advice, from Spark
- A quiz to help you learn how to have more constructive arguments from Relate
- A video on how to fix your relationship and when you should stop trying, from the BBC
- A video on how to get on with your ex when you have to, from the BBC.
- The Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) helps with child protection and safeguarding in Cornwall.
For young people
When your parents/carers aren’t getting on it can be extremely hard to cope. Here are some websites that can help:
- Helpful articles for children whose parents are splitting up, from Voices in the Middle
- Advice, information and support if your parents have separated, from the NACCC
- Advice and phone number for help with coping if your parents separate, from Childline
- If you have any concerns regarding the safety or protection of a child
If you might be suffering from domestic abuse or violence:
- Get help if you might be suffering from domestic abuse
- A domestic abuse site and helpline specifically for men
- An anti-violence charity for LGBT+ people
If you are thinking of separating or getting divorced
- Info and advice, from The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
- Survival guides on the issues you need to understand when separating or getting divorced, from Advice Now.
- Advice on sorting out the legal side of separation, from the Government.
- Find out about Family Mediation, which is less stressful than going to court and is usually quicker and cheaper.
- Find out how family justice professionals work to resolve family issues in a constructive way that considers the needs of the whole family.
- Advice on whether to split up or stay together, from Family Lives.
- Help for when you decide to separate with your partner, from Relate.
Phone support
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week on 116 123.
The Spark have Relationship helpline on 0808 802 2088.
If you have any concerns about a child or young person’s welfare or safety call the Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) on 0300 123 1116.