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List of countries where parents can apply to enforce or change a child maintenance decision made in UK courts.
A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
Instructions to help solicitors when instructed by the Official Solicitor.
Guidance for solicitors about appointing the Official Solicitor as litigation friend for someone lacking the capacity to conduct family proceedings.
Guidance for legal professionals about appointing the Official Solicitor in healthcare and personal welfare matters in the Court of Protection.
Booklet on how the Official Solicitor can help if you're under 18 or unable to make your own decisions in a legal case.
How solicitors can join the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list.
Privacy notices for processing personal data.
Guidance for legal professionals about the appointment of the Official Solicitor in proceedings around property and financial matters in the Court of Protection.
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