Well done FSA!

I recently contacted the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to congratulate them on the Separation and Divorce section of their MoneyMadeClear website.

I came across the site via a link from Child Maintenance Options and was keen to find out whether the impartial, non judgemental language of Options was reflected in the FSA’s information. I couldn’t have been more delighted! The information is well structured, easy to read, accessible and, very importantly, respectful of both parents, whatever their situation.

There is no mention of ‘lone parents’ and ‘non resident parents’, no separate advice for dads on making child support payments and keeping the peace with mum (as you’ll find on BBC Parenting – a truly awful site), just good, clear advice and a recognition that ‘separating from your partner can be a stressful and emotional time’.

I’m told by the FSA that the divorce and separation content of the website is an interim solution whilst they build a website dedicated to helping people going through divorce and separation to deal with their money matters.

All I can say is ‘well done FSA’. There are a few organisations that would do well to follow your excellent example!