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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…
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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 7 February 2024.
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
Home Responsibilities Protection ran between 1978 and 2010 to help protect your State Pension - National Insurance credits, what you'll get, eligibility and applying.
Register as a ‘trusted helper’ to manage tax online for a friend or relative, or call HMRC for someone else
Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.
Bringing people to the forefront of the Department for Transport's policies to ensure transport systems work for everyone.
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
This paper seeks to explore how gender, marital status, location and disability shape adolescent friendships, in-person and online
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
This guide is for non-criminal cases. Use this guide to understand how to arrange for someone to support you during your remote hearing.
Information for British nationals who have been affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and how to access medical attention and legal advice when returning to the UK.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
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