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Order an official birth, adoption, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) if you need a copy or want to research your family tree.
Information about the risks of taking valproate medicines during pregnancy.
Re-register your child’s birth to add the father's name to the birth record or certificate at the register office
Information for British citizens moving to or living in France, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
DNA testing can be used in child maintenance or inheritance disputes, or applications for contact with a child or for a child to settle in the UK
How to apply to have your child returned if they've been abducted, or arrange contact or enforce a court order in EU, Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries
Find out how to register a birth - who can register, birth certificates
Correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what they look like
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
DCSF is now the Department for Education
Find out about the special tax rules that give extra tax relief for travel by some employees who work abroad, or come from abroad to work in the UK.
What happens if your child cannot go to school for health reasons - responsibilities of the local council and school and how medical needs are handled at school
Find out how much money you need to get a Student or Child Student visa, and how to prove you have the money.
Find out the rules for transferring unused tax-free residence allowance to a surviving spouse or civil partner.
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
How to report a teacher - what counts as serious misconduct, what information to include in your report, when you may need to attend a teacher misconduct hearing.
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