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• Making a will

  Information about making a will and how to change or end a will. How to protect your will against being challenged

• Transferring property for the benefit of children

  Court powers to make certain property orders if it's for the good of a couple's child or children if a marriage or civil partnership breaks down.

• Family

  Get advice on family, looking after people and when a relationship ends

• Arranging financial support after you separate

  If you're married or in a civil partnership, you can apply for financial support (‘spousal maintenance’) from your ex when you separate. Find out more about what you can get or need to pay.

• Court orders to protect children

  Check the different types of court order social services can apply for if they think your child is at risk.

• Must public authorities always comply with the public sector equality duty?

  Find out when public authorities don't have to comply with the public sector equality duty, covering judicial and immigration functions and age exceptions

• Young people's rights

  Rights of children and young people including information on proof of age, discrimination, personal records, punishment and religion

• When can you use the public sector equality duty?

  Explains when you can use the public sector equality duty to challenge decisions or policies which discriminate against you, or put you at a disadvantage.

• If you have nowhere to stay tonight

  Check how to get somewhere to stay if you have nowhere to stay tonight. Check how to get into a night shelter, hostel or refuge

• Domestic violence and abuse - getting help

  Organisations which give information and advice all aspects of domestic violence and abuse, rape and sexual assault