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The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, 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:…
You must decide whether you want to make a joint application with your…
To apply for a divorce you’ll need: yours and your husband or wife’s full…
What happens after you apply depends whether you applied for a divorce…
A conditional order and decree nisi are documents that say that the court…
To end your marriage you must apply for either: a final order a decree…
You can apply for a divorce if your husband or wife ‘lacks mental…
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
How to divorce or end a civil partnership if your partner’s gone missing, you do not know their whereabouts or they are presumed dead
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship
Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
How to make a will: making sure it's valid, using a solicitor and changing it when your circumstances change
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
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.
What witnesses need to do in special educational needs appeals and disability discrimination claims hearings. Includes rules for summonsed and expert witnesses.
Information about Registered Intermediaries as part of the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a civil or family court hearing.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 29 April 2024
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 someone in Switzerland can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath, make an affirmation or affidavit and obtain informative notes.
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