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Controlled work form: client seeking legal help, help at court or family help (lower).
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
Probation is when you serve a court sentence in the community, and can include unpaid work or being supervised after coming out of prison
Use this form to apply for permission to sell or supply alcohol on a temporary basis.
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.
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
Forms and guidance to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA) made using forms LP PA, LP PW, LPA114 or LPA117.
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.
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.
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
Describe the property and finance decisions you need to make for someone when applying for a Court of Protection order.
Find out why you might get a civil injunction, Community Protection Notice, Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) (formerly known as ASBOs), what it means and what happens if you break it.
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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