Search

• Becoming a British citizen

  Becoming a British citizen This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales British citizenship gives you the right to live and work in the UK permanently, without any immigration restrictions. You need British citizenship before you can...

• Getting a lodger

  A lodger is someone who lives with you in your home. They might be a friend or family member, but they can also be someone you don’t know. Lodgers can stay with you for free or pay you rent, and sometimes other services such as meals, cleaning or laundry.  Lodgers...

• If you get a ‘section 21’ eviction notice

  If you get a section 21 notice, it’s the first step your landlord has to take to make you leave your home. You won’t have to leave your home straight away. If your section 21 notice is valid, your landlord will need to go to court to evict you. You might...

• Getting visas for your partner and children to live in the UK

  Getting visas for your partner and children to live in the UK This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales Bringing family members from Ukraine to the UK There are special rules for family members who are...

• If your mortgage lender takes you to court

  If your mortgage lender takes you to court This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales If you’re in mortgage arrears and you aren’t paying them off, your mortgage lender might take you to court. This doesn't...

• Registering a civil partnership

  Registering a civil partnership This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales A civil partnership is a legal relationship which can be registered by two people who aren't related to each other. Civil partnerships are available to...

• Complain about a local council's involvement with your family

  Complain about a local council's involvement with your family This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales If you’re not happy with the way your local council has dealt with you, your child or a child you’re...

• Applying for pre-settled and settled status

  Applying for pre-settled and settled status This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The deadline for most people to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021.  You can...

• Preparing to apply for pre-settled and settled status

  Preparing to apply for pre-settled and settled status This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The deadline for most people to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021. ...

• Dividing up money and belongings when you separate

  Dividing up money and belongings when you separate This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales When you separate, you’ll need to think about how to divide your money and belongings. Two of the biggest decisions you’re...