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• Check if you can get Child Benefit

  Check if you’re eligible for Child Benefit, who should make the claim and how much you’ll get. Find out if you'll be affected by the high income tax charge.

• 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.

• Appealing a Child Benefit decision at tribunal

  Find out if you can appeal your Child Benefit mandatory reconsideration decision. Check when and how to appeal.

• If you report child abuse to the police

  The responsibilities of the police and their powers to take action if they're involved in investigating a case of child abuse.

• How to claim DLA for your child

  You can claim DLA to help with the extra costs you have if you have a disabled child or a child with a health condition. The money can be spent on anything.

• Claiming DLA for a terminally ill child

  There’s a quicker application process for parents of children who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and aren’t expected to live more than 6 months

• If you've been accused of child abuse

  What to do if you are accused of abusing or neglecting a child, including the importance of seeking legal advice.

• Your child arrangements aren't working

  Getting help and going to court if your child arrangements aren't working.

• If your child is living in the UK illegally

  How to get your child a legal immigration status, such as British citizenship or ‘discretionary leave to remain’, if they are under 18 and living in the UK illegally.

• Check what kinds of behaviour are child abuse

  What is meant by the term 'child abuse'. There is no clear legal definition of ‘child abuse’ but there are laws to protect children from harm. Find out more.