Divorce - mediators who specialise in SEND and long term financial arrangments

HilaryP

Hi, I am separated from my husband and we are both in agreement on getting a divorce. I need advice/recommendations on who to speak to regarding child arrangements for a 14 year old who has down syndrome. His father has alcoholism and has lost two jobs due to drinking, has a Drinking driving offence and is under investigation by the Teacher regulation agency. He wants him to stay over night and I do not think it is safe currently. I need a solicitor who specialises in safe guarding children with SEND and who can offer thoughts on finances for the long term future.

Any advice/thoughts gratefully received.

Rachel_Scope

Hi @HilaryP and welcome to the community. I'm sorry that you're going through this, it must be so stressful. Have you contacted any family mediators and explained your situation? I found this website https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/ which may be useful.

I'm not very knowledgeable on this topic I'm afraid, but one of our members might be.

Mary_Scope

A warm welcome to the community from me @HilaryP

There is some information on divorce and separation for parents of disabled children that may be helpful. I'm not able to recommend any particular lawyer or solicitor but I hope you do manage to find one and as Rachel said hopefully a member of the community may be able to share their advice or experience on this situation with you

Godsn1

Try the Law COURT For families directly you will cut out costs for a solicitor and you can get a mediator within the court system if you don't get one please get back to me as I do have recommendations about unfortunately I do not have my notebook with me with my diary sorry that have the numbers in but I will be happy to help you [removed by moderater for personal details]