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Send money to a prisoner in England and Wales by debit card for free
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce petition, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity
You can get divorced in England or Wales if all of the following are true:…
Before you send in your application, you and your husband or wife can…
Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), divorce applications are taking longer…
Your application will be checked. If it’s correct, you’ll be sent: a…
You can apply for a decree nisi if your husband or wife does not defend…
The decree absolute is the legal document that ends your marriage. You…
You can apply for a divorce if your husband or wife ‘lacks mental…
You could get a fine and penalty points if you're caught speeding, or could even lose your licence
The only service you can use to pay your court fine online, or by telephone using a credit or debit card.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
Get money off your court or tribunal fees if you do not have much in savings, and get certain benefits or have a low income
The steps you must take when someone dies - register a death, report a death with Tell Us Once, coroners, funerals and death abroad
Reply to a jury summons online
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.
When your husband or wife applies for divorce: how to respond, agree or disagree, start your own proceedings, court hearing, apply for a decree absolute.
This page provides advice and guidance for all court and tribunal users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will be updated when new advice is available.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
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
Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and manage financial issues.
Share a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) with an organisation, add an LPA summary, keep track of which organisations can view an LPA summary.
The home of Ministry of Justice on GOV.UK. 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 wo…
Use form EX160 to apply for help with fees from a court or tribunal. You may not have to pay a fee, or you may get some money off. Includes EX160A and EX160C.
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
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
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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