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• Check if you have the right to reside for benefits

  You might need to show you have a right to reside in the UK to claim some benefits. Find out what information you need and which benefits are affected

• Small claims

  Read our advice on small claims. What to do if you're considering making a small claim, going to a hearing and what the rules are about making a court claim

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

  Check who can apply for partner and child visas, including the rules about your income

• Going to court as a witness

  Get advice on giving evidence in court as a witness or a victim including where to get help and support.

• The rules about making a court claim

  The Civil Procedure Rules and the Practice Direction on pre-action conduct are outlines. These must be followed if you take your consumer case to court

• Get help and support being a witness

  Get help and support being a witness. If you're a witness you can get help from the Witness Service, complete the referral form to get help.

• Problems with goods - letter before court action

  Letter to send as a last attempt to ask a trader to sort out a problem before you take court action

• Preparing to go to court as a witness

  How to get ready to go to court including information on what to wear, asking your employer for time off and what to do if you can't make the date