Family
Online Guides & Resources
Citizens Advice provide a wide resource of advice, information and guidance relating to family and relationship issues at the following link:
Family Resources – Citizens Advice Scotland
Money map | Citizens Advice Scotland
Dealing with family problems can be very difficult, often at a time when the issues are very emotive, with emotions running high.
In these circumstances it is not always easy to see a way forward. Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service can assist with talking you through separation agreements or advice on divorce.
Managing Affairs for Someone else
Managing someone’s affairs means making decisions and doing things on their behalf. There are different ways you can manage someone’s affairs depending on what they want or need help with, and on what you are willing to do for them.
Legal and Family Issues
Information and advice on legal and family issues, including making a will, employment issues, driving, discrimination and choosing a power of attorney.
Get Child Care
Get Child Care – Step by step
How to find childcare, get help paying for it and what to do if your circumstances change.
Childcare you can get help with
You can get help from the government to pay for any type of registered childcare
This means childcare provided by individuals and organisations registered with the care inspectorate.
Understanding Universal Credit Children and childcare
Your universal credit payment can include an amount to help with the costs of looking after your child or children
Travel Costs for Young People
Free bus travel if you are under 22 years old and live in scotland
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