Sources of Support

 

Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman http://www.ombudsman.org.uk

Investigates complaints referred by Members of Parliament about your case.

Citizens Advice Bureaux http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Provides free, independent advice on many matters including paternity testing.

Northern Ireland Child Support Agency  http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/index/csa.htm

A separate Child Support Agency which operates the child support scheme in Northern Ireland.

Family Mediation Scotland http://www.relationships-scotland.org.uk/

Family mediation is a voluntary process which gives parents who are separating or living apart the opportunity to make their own arrangements for their children's future. Reaching agreement through mediation can avoid lengthy negotiation through solicitors or disputes in the courts.

Parents advice centre (Northern Ireland) http://www.parentsadvicecentre.org/

Support and advice for parents.

Her Majesty's Court Services http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/

paternity/index.htm Information on court-directed paternity testing.

Independent Case Examiner (ICE) http://www.ind-case-exam.org.uk/

The Independent Case Examiner acts as an impartial referee who investigates complaints about maladministration and how the Child Support Agency has handled your case.

 

 

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