If your relationships break down causing you to be homeless

If your relationship breaks down

Relationship breakdowns can be one of the most common causes of homelessness. 

Relationship breakdowns

If you're going through a relationship breakdown you need to understand:

  • your rights
  • help that's available to you.

On Shelter's website, you can find out information about:

Family relationship breakdowns

Our commitment is to keep families together wherever possible, as long as it is:

  • safe to do so
  • in the best interest of the child. 

Breakdowns in family relationships are the main cause of youth homelessness. Relationships can break down for many reasons including:

  • financial difficulties
  • overcrowding
  • violence
  • physical and mental health
  • not following rules
  • criminal activities.

Moving out is not the only option available.

Find out more about things that can help repair relationship breakdowns.