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How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
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How to use the General Register Office to find marriage certificates when researching your family tree and family history.
Plans to scrap outdated rules around wedding venues are a step closer today, as the Government launches a Law Commission review into marriage ceremonies in England and Wales.
Landmark reforms introducing no-fault divorce aimed at reducing conflict between separating couples come into force today.
The government delivers on its pledge to protect the public better and restore confidence in the criminal justice system as four major bills became law today (28 April).
The CMA is advising over 100 wedding and event venues that requiring large deposits and cancellation charges could breach consumer law.
The Royal Wedding on 29 April will be watched live on TV by hundreds of millions of people
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Employment Tribunal decision.
Tackling poverty and promoting a strong, cohesive society through strengthening families and the instituion of marriage.
As His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton embark on their new lives together, the military community has sent their congratulations to the royal couple.
A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith
Same-sex couples in England and Wales are set to be allowed to marry, under plans unveiled by Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller
The Prime Minister thanked campaigners and workers as he hosted his annual reception for the LGBT community at Downing Street.
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