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Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
You can be appointed as litigation friend to make decisions about a court…
You must ‘direct the proceedings’ on behalf of the other person if you’re…
The court can appoint anyone to be a litigation friend, for example: a…
You can apply to be someone’s litigation friend by either: providing a…
You or anyone involved can apply to the court to get a litigation friend…
You’ll usually stop being a litigation friend when: the case ends, unless…
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
Support and benefits you can get if you're looking after someone else's child, court orders - kinship care, private fostering, friends and family care
This page provides a collection of online media literacy resources and events.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
How the British embassy or consulate can help, including contacting family, UK prison transfers, money transfers and complaining about mistreatment.
FCDO travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Advice for British people with mental health needs, and their families and carers, while travelling or living abroad.
Your responsibilities as litigation friend of a child with money in a Court Funds Office account - update details, statements, tax vouchers, payments
How to open a Junior ISA for your child - including managing and adding money to an account.
How to apply to replace a child's litigation friend so you can be the contact for their Court Funds Office account
FCDO travel advice for Libya. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
It is your responsibility to make sure you can access enough money to pay for all your costs and to avoid getting into financial difficulties abroad.
Use this form if you want permission to be helped by a 'McKenzie friend' (defendant’s assistant) during a hearing in a criminal court.
What to do if a British national goes missing abroad, reporting it to the police and how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others can help.
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