Other Helpful Resources:

Alcohol and drugs support:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/

https://ukna.org/

https://smartrecovery.org.uk/

Mental health support:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

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A Marathon of Manipulation: The Devastating Case of Reuben (A Child) [2025] EWFC 392 (B)

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When Innocence Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Injustice of Family Court Findings

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The recent judgment in Mahmoud v Glanville & Anor (High Court, Family Division) has been praised by many for reinforcing the consequences of

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Why Claims That False Allegations Are ‘Rare’ Don’t Add Up

For years, we’ve heard the familiar line: “False allegations of domestic abuse are rare — only 2% are proven false.” It’s a neat statistic.

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Oct 234 min read

Can You Sue Social Services or Social Workers If You’ve Been Falsely Accused?

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At the Falsely Accused Network, one of the most common things we hear on our helpline is: “I want to sue the police.”

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When Mothers Fear for Their Sons: A Growing Cry for Justice

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The recent case of Daniel Hesketh, reported by Legal Futures should serve as a stark warning to anyone going into the family courts without

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Equality Must Mean Equality for All

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When fathers apply for a Child Arrangements Order, one of the very first steps in the process is the Cafcass safeguarding call. This telepho

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At the Falsely Accused Network (FAN), we understand the devastating impact of false or mistaken allegations. That’s why we’ve built our supp

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When men come to the Falsely Accused Network after being falsely accused of domestic abuse, a striking pattern emerges time and time again:

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