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Work out whether you can claim Married Couple's Allowance (MCA) and find out how much you could get taken off your tax bill
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.
You can choose how to make arrangements for looking after your children if…
You do not have to do any official paperwork if you agree about child…
A mediator can help you and your ex-partner agree on child arrangements,…
If you’ve got help and still cannot agree then you’ll need to apply for a…
You can apply online or using a paper form for any of the following: child…
The court will arrange a ‘directions hearing’ with both parents if you…
You can change an existing court order or consent order. You can also ask…
Married Couple's Allowance could reduce your tax bill each year you're married or in a civil partnership if one of you was born before before 6 April 1935
Married Couple’s Allowance could reduce your tax bill by between £427 and…
Married Couple’s Allowance could reduce your tax bill each year if you’re…
You can claim Married Couple’s Allowance if all the following apply:…
If you fill in a Self Assessment tax return each year Claim by completing…
Transfer unused Married Couple’s Allowance after the tax year ends If your…
Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner: what you need, how to apply for free online.
Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner: what you get and how to apply for free.
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship
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
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
Ending a relationship and agreeing on money and property, child arrangements (sometimes known as 'custody', 'residence' or 'contact') and child maintenance
How the death of your partner affects your benefits, tax and pension. What you can claim and who to tell about your change of circumstances.
You may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit, depending on your National Insurance record.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
You may be able to increase your State Pension based on the National Insurance record
Guidance on sexual transmission of Zika virus and methods of prevention.
How to get contact with your grandchildren if parents divorce or separate and will not let you see them: mediation, applying for a court order
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