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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
Your responsibilities as litigation friend of a child with money in a Court Funds Office account - update details, statements, tax vouchers, payments
Travel tips and advice if you're going to a European music festival.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Information and advice if a friend or family member has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or has died in suspicious circumstances in Jamaica.
The UK government has made a statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections.
How to make a will: making sure it's valid, using a solicitor and changing it when your circumstances change
Apply for an injunction if you've been a victim of domestic abuse - non-molestation or occupation orders - who can apply, serving documents and attending a hearing.
How guests can access the private rented sector, the guides available to them and how DLUHC will work with councils on alternative accommodation.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Who can sign (countersign) passport photos and application forms and what they need to do
How to apply to replace a child's litigation friend so you can be the contact for their Court Funds Office account
Who can confirm someone’s identity online for a passport application and what they need to do
A day’s fishing trip has cost two friends from Stafford a total penalty of £998 when both were found fishing in the close season and one had no licence to fish.
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