Matrimonial
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Matrimonial issues.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
The Help Centre website is a joint initiative by St Michaels’ Parish Church https://stmichaelsparish.org.uk and The New Well https://thenewwell.org/
Advicenow
Advicenow Provides legal support including information, legal self-help tools, and training to help people in England and Wales. deal with life’s legal problems whether it’s family and housing challenges or sorting out problems with benefits or work.
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Both Parents Matter
Both Parents Matter Concerned with ensuring that every child has the opportunity to maintain meaningful relationships with both parents and their wider family after separation. Lists help and support (fact sheets, help line and useful links) plus online and in person support groups
Last updated: July 7, 2026
Care for the Family
Care for the Family National charity which aims to provide a wide range of support in three key areas of family life – couple, parenting and bereavement.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Domestic Abuse – West Lothian Council
Domestic Abuse – West Lothian Council Information on services available for victims of domestic abuse, those affected by domestic abuse and how to report domestic abuse and domestic violence..
Last updated: July 7, 2026
Family Law Association
Family Law Association To provide a point of reference for the public (including a family lawyer search) and for other organisations on family law issues including divorce, legal separation, making plans to care for your children after a separation, rights of cohabitation, matrimonial property, domestic abuse and dispute resolution.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Quiet Waters
Quiet Waters Provides listening and support services for the people of Central Scotland. Although the services have a Christian ethos it is available to all irrespective of faith, gender, sexuality, ethnic origin, or life choices. There to listen in a non-judegemental and suportive way and help to find a constructive way forward with any problems.
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Refuge: against domestic abuse
Refuge: against domestic abuse A UK domestic abuse organisation that supports those who have experienced abuse – physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and help rebuild their lives. Mainly support women and children, but their community services also extend to men. Advice and resources provided on what is domestice abuse and if you […]
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Relationships Scotland
Relationships Scotland Offers relationship counselling, family mediation, child contact centres and other forms of family support across Scotland. Supports individuals, couples and families experiencing relationship difficulties.
Last updated: August 12, 2026
Scottish Mediation Network
Scottish Mediation Network Provides information about what mediation is, the different types of meditation and how it can help people agree a solution when there is disagreement and be used to settle disputes in a whole range of situations. Mediation involves an independent third party, the mediator, who helps people to agree a solution when there […]
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Scottish Women’s Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid A network that provides information and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse across Scotland. This includes Scotland’s 24 hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Shakti Women’s Aid
Shakti Women’s Aid Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse. Gives advice and information about options and choices, and issues which may affect BME women. These include forced marriage, female genital mutilation, immigration rights, and ‘honour-based abuse’ from family, household and community. […]
Last updated: July 14, 2026
The Spark (formerly Scottish Marriage Care)
The Spark (formerly Scottish Marriage Care) A charity that provides counselling and mental health support services for individuals, couples, families, children and young people across Scotland and the UK. Also offer counselling services for employers and schools.
Last updated: August 12, 2026