If your relationships break down causing you to be homeless

Things that could help repair breakdowns

Mediation

Mediation can be a way to manage and sort issues within a relationship. This is a cheaper option to getting legal advice. It can help you reach an agreement without going to court. 

Legal advice

You may need legal advice if it cannot be resolved by mutual agreement or if there are other circumstances for example:

  • domestic abuse
  • if you're worried about your safety
  • if you're worried about a child's safety. 

Find out more information on how to find legal help if you're homeless or at risk of homelessness.

How to help family relationship breakdowns

If family relationships are breaking down, there are things that can help. For example, you can:

  • talk it through, but pick your moments
  • get support from someone else
  • get help from a mediation service
  • talk with the young person to agree a behavioural contract with jointly agreed rules.

Support for families and carers

As young people grow up, it's likely they will clash with their parents or carers. Especially as they learn to develop their own independence. 

Support in Medway includes:

For further help you can: