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• Preparing to apply for pre-settled and settled status

  for something that wasn't criminal - this is called a civil matter and includes things like debt problems and family hearings had a parking fine or a fine from a local council for breaking traffic rules

• Charge notices for driving in a bus lane

  might get a fine called a 'charge notice' from the local council. This is a civil matter, not a criminal offence. Not all local councils have these enforcement powers. In some areas, the police

• Police powers to stop and search, enter private property and seize goods

  .  When the police can issue you with a fine A police officer can give you an 'on the spot' fine (fixed penalty notice) for some types of antisocial behaviour or parking violations. See Antisocial

• Courts of law

  deals with. These include: family matters such as divorce, child welfare and adoptions money claims including cases about debt, breaches of contract and bankruptcy personal injury claims discrimination

• Debt management plans - what you need to know

  Debt management plans - what you need to know This advice applies to Scotland. See advice for See advice for England, See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Wales If you're struggling

• Creditors still contacting you - debt management plans

  priority debts, such as mortgage arrears or court fines, can't go into a DMP. You need to make arrangements to pay these debts first and still need to deal with these creditors yourself. The creditor

• Animal problems where you live

  pay it by the date on the notice, or the fine will go up. If you don't agree with the fixed penalty and want to argue against it, you can get help from a local Citizens Advice Bureau. You can also

• Bankruptcy in Scotland

  are controlled by a person called a trustee. It is the trustee's job to control all of your belongings and property (assets) with the aim of paying as much money as possible to the people you are in debt

• Making a plan to pay your debts

  and mortgage gas and electricity council tax court fines Check if you have any priority debts before dealing with your credit debts. If you’re struggling to pay debts like credit cards, store cards

• Guidelines for using the letter templates

  and make arrangements to pay any arrears, before you sort out your non-priority debts. Priority debts are things such as rent, mortgage, council tax, fuel bills or fines. For more information about