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If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
Report someone who you think may be living or working in the UK illegally, employing someone illegally
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
If you're 18 or over, use these forms to put your new name on public record by ‘enrolling’ your deed poll at the Royal Courts of Justice. Includes guidance.
Use Form N1 to make a claim against a person or organisation to settle a dispute. Includes notes N1A, N1C, N1D and N1(FD).
It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
Consumer protection and rights for goods and services - returning faulty goods, consumer credit, credit and store cards, refunds.
How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes
Use this form to apply for probate by post either as an executor named in the will of someone who's died, or as a beneficiary if there are no executors.
The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.
How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
Find registered patents, patent applications and pending patents
Apply for an injunction if you've been a victim of domestic abuse - non-molestation or occupation orders - who can apply, serving documents and attending a hearing.
Contact the police by calling 999 to report emergencies or by calling 101 for non-emergencies
Use this form to apply for letters of administration to manage the estate of the person who has died if they have not left a will.
Ask the court to make an order protecting you and any relevant child from abuse or harassment by a named person, or to prevent them living in your home.
Use this form to start a request for a financial order in proceedings for divorce or ending a civil partnership.
Use this form to complete a ‘statement of information’ to help the court decide whether the financial and property arrangements you’ve made are fair.
When and how to appeal against a visa, asylum or immigration decision - appeals to the immigration and asylum tribunal, administrative review, fees, forms, further submissions
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