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Order or search online for a copy of a decree absolute or final order if you want to remarry or prove your marital status.

• Overview

  You get a final order or decree absolute when you end a marriage or civil…

• Check which court you should apply to

  How you check which court to apply to depends on whether you know the case…

• If you do not know which court you should apply to

  If you do not know which court or Divorce Service Centre handled the…

The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.

• Updated: 23 March 2026

Pay civil or family court fees or tribunal fees, get help with fees if you're on a low income or getting benefits.

Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy

How to use the Administrative Court, part of the High Court which can hear cases about judicial reviews, statutory appeals and extradition.

• Updated: 3 January 2023

You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures

How to take someone to the court over an issue around intellectual property, such as copyright or a patent.

• Updated: 13 March 2024

Check you can end your civil partnership, agree or disagree with an application, what to do if your partner lacks mental capacity

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.

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.