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Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
You can be appointed as litigation friend to make decisions about a court…
You must ‘direct the proceedings’ on behalf of the other person if you’re…
The court can appoint anyone to be a litigation friend, for example: a…
You can apply to be someone’s litigation friend by either: providing a…
You or anyone involved can apply to the court to get a litigation friend…
You’ll usually stop being a litigation friend when: the case ends, unless…
Leaflet about the MAIB investigation for family members or friends following death of a loved one as result of a marine accident.
Helplines providing advice and support to the families of people in prison - including the Prisoners' Families Helpline
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Register as a ‘trusted helper’ to manage tax online for a friend or relative, or call HMRC for someone else
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
This paper seeks to explore how gender, marital status, location and disability shape adolescent friendships, in-person and online
Your responsibilities as litigation friend of a child with money in a Court Funds Office account - update details, statements, tax vouchers, payments
Explains how the national friends and family test results and data should be published.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representations continued.
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