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

• Overview

  You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or…

• Divorce and separation involving children

  You’ll be referred to as the ‘applicant’ if you brought the case, for…

• Divorce and separation: money and property

  You’ll be referred to as the: ‘applicant’ if you brought the case, for…

• Represent yourself in a criminal court

  You can get legal advice to help you with your case, even if you choose to…

Information and forms to request personal data held by the MOD for current or former civilian staff or members of the armed forces.

• Updated: 6 March 2025

What you need to do if you start working for yourself.

You have the right to see CCTV footage of yourself under the Data Protection Act.

Get a declaration of presumed death if a person has been missing for at least 7 years or you think they've died - form N208, certificate of presumed death, appeal, complain

Who can get parole for determinate and indeterminate sentences, represent yourself at a hearing and challenge a Parole Board decision

The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself

Apply for asylum to stay in the UK as a refugee - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, screening, asylum interview, help you can get, children

Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.

How to prepare for a flood: who to contact, how to protect your property, get insurance.