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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.

• Domestic violence and abuse - getting help

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• Benefits and concessions for the armed forces, veterans and their families

  Information on financial help available to people currently serving in the armed forces, veterans and dependents, covering benefits, help with school, child care and travel costs and sources of further help

• 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.

• 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.