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Ways to settle in the UK, indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and routes to British citizenship
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…
How to make a will: making sure it's valid, using a solicitor and changing it when your circumstances change
Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and…
Your will should set out: who you want to benefit from your will who…
For your will to be legally valid, you must: be 18 or over make it…
You should review your will every 5 years and after any major change in…
What to do if you lose your National Insurance number, information about where to find it and who to contact.
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship, including ‘naturalisation’. Check your eligibility to apply.
Skilled Worker visa, Graduate visa, other work visas, right to work
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
How to set up a limited company, appoint directors and shareholders or guarantors, and register for tax.
There are different ways to apply for indefinite leave to remain (settle in the UK) - check if you're eligible
You can apply for, update, renew or replace a passport online.
Leaflet explaining how to renew an adult passport online in simple steps.
Buy Premium Bonds on the National Savings and Investments (NS&I) website.
Compare visas to visit, work, study or join a family member already in the UK. How to apply and what the decision on your application means.
How to close a limited company - strike off, dissolution, voluntary liquidation - or allow to become dormant
Apply for British citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) - form AN, who's eligible, fees and how to apply.
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Where to find your unique tax reference (UTR) number, what to do if you've lost your UTR number, or how to apply if you do not have a UTR number
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
Details of the colleges and training providers that are making free level 3 qualifications available to eligible adults.
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