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Use this form to apply for help with the fee when making a court or tribunal application. You should read the ‘How to apply for help with fees’ guide (EX160A).
Reply to a jury summons online
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. We work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for eve…
Find information on prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales, including how to arrange visits and how to stay in touch with prisoners.
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, has published Part 2 of the Review.
Your rights when bailiffs visit your home - entering your home, debts, complaining about private bailiffs, court bailiffs, civilian enforcement officers, certificated enforcement agents. Includes information from the withdra…
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