Children and legal matters
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What to do with children’s accounts and savings if you separate
Any money or savings in your child’s name belong to them and not to you or your ex-partner. But you may need to notify the bank, building society or the government about changes to your circumstances. This article and links look at the different options.
Review insurance for dependents and your will on separation if you were cohabiting
Separating from your partner may mean that you need to take out extra life insurance or to change or draw up a new will. Find out what you can do to make sure any dependants, such as children, are financially protected.
Review insurance for dependents and your will during divorce or dissolution
When you’ve separated from your husband, wife or civil partner, you may have to take out extra life insurance or change your will or get a new one. Find out the steps you can take to make sure your family is protected.
Useful links
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A guide for parents who do not live together and want to make arrangements for their children without having to go to court.
A survival guide to sorting out arrangements for your children -
You and your ex-partner can usually avoid going to court hearings if you agree on where the children will live, how much time they’ll spend with each parent and how you’ll financially support your children.
Making child arrangements if you divorce or separate -
If your relationship ends and you have children, you’ll need to agree where your children live. You’ll also need to decide how much time they spend with each of you.
Making child arrangements