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How to challenge a probate application (‘enter a caveat’) if there’s a dispute about a will. What to do if your probate application is challenged.
Legal rights for intended parents and surrogates; how legal parenthood is transferred; children born outside the UK; pay and leave rights
Tell the court about harm that you, a child or children have suffered or are at risk of suffering, or use this form to respond to any allegations made by the other person in their application.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
Defend a claim for a specified amount of money if you dispute it, or make a counterclaim for money you think the claimant owes you.
Your fees will vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Includes guidance notes COP44B.
Use this 'response pack' to tell the court you need 28 days (rather than 14) to prepare your defence, or if you wish to challenge the court’s jurisdiction.
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
Use this witness statement to give evidence to the Court of Protection about a person who lacks, or may lack, capacity to safeguard themselves.
Use this 'notice of change' to tell a court that the legal representative in a case has changed.
If you are found guilty of a crime, your sentence will depend on a number of factors, including the type, seriousness and circumstances of the crime.
Use this form to tell the court you want to discontinue all or part of a claim or counterclaim.
Describe the property and finance decisions you need to make for someone when applying for a Court of Protection order.
Find out how to apply to become a child's special guardian.
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
Check you can end your civil partnership, agree or disagree with an application, what to do if your partner lacks mental capacity
Use this form to challenge a traffic enforcement order outside London boroughs or a parking charge in a London borough.
Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
When debt payments can be taken from your wages, changing how much you pay, paying it off early, and reporting a change to your circumstances
Claimants can use Form N225, a 'request for judgment', to ask the court to set out repayments a defendant should make to them.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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