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• Family

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

• Young people and family

  Rights of children and young people on family matters including adoption, getting married and the rights of parents under 16.

• Extending your family visa

  You can usually apply to extend a family visa before it ends. Check if you can extend your family visa when it comes to an end.

• Getting visas for family members

  Overview and content list about getting visas for family members. Get information about extending or applying for your family visa.

• Getting a visitor visa for family and friends

  Getting a visa for a friend or family member to visit you in the UK for less than 6 months

• Applying for family visas or indefinite leave

  Check how your family member can apply to live in the UK, extend their visa or get indefinite leave to remain.

• Your right to respect for private and family life

  Explains how the right to respect for your family and private life is protected by article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and when a public authority may be breach the article.

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

  Find out how to complain about your local council if they've been involved with your family.

• Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK

  Check who can apply for a visa as an adult dependant, including the rules about your income

• Getting a permanent right to live in the UK if you have a family visa

  Check if you can apply for indefinite leave if you already have a family visa.