According to research, most of us fail to solve our problems properly because we don't know what to do or where to go.
In this section, we've gathered together the best material provided by Advicenow. We aren't able to cover everything, but we do have guides to dealing with some of the most common problems.
Advicenow guides are easy-to-read and practical. They explain what you need to know, where you need to go, and what you need to do to solve your problem.
Divorce - a survival toolkit
Whether you are ending a marriage or a Civil Partnership, our guide explains how the law works, how children and money issues fit in, and your options for working these out. Also includes practical advice to help you and your children...
Parents apart
This guide will help you make arrangements about your children if you do not live together, or are splitting up. It aims to help you find ways to be co-operative parents and families. Families, after all, go on forever even after...
Dealing with Tax Credit overpayments
If you've been told you've been overpaid tax credits you are likely to be confused, worried, and stressed. We explain how to find out more about your overpayment and show you, step by step, what you can do about it.
Turned down for DLA or AA? Or think you're not getting enough?
Did they make the wrong decision about your claim for Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance? Do you want them to look at their decision again? We explain what to do every step of the way.
How to handle an interview under caution
If the council or DWP think you have lied about something to do with your benefits, they might ask you to an 'interview under caution'. We explain what this is, what can happen, and what steps you can take.
Dealing with discrimination at work – how to use the grievance procedure
We show you how to use your work's grievance procedures to deal with problems at work because you are being discriminated against. It can also be used to help you to deal with other sorts of complaints.
Expecting your rights
If you are about to become a parent you are probably excited. But when you are not hopping from foot to foot with pure joy, you might also be a little bit worried about how it will go down at work, how you'll survive financially...
Working parents
Being a working parent is difficult. But there are laws to try and make it easier be a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time. This guide explains what they are, and legal agony aunt, Beverly Reid, advises...
Young workers
...Are you young and working? Or, thinking about starting work for the first time? Don't let your job become a bad experience you'd rather forget - Have a read of our guide for Young Workers. It explains what rights you have at...
Dealing with bailiffs
If you have a bailiff coming, despite what they might tell you, you do have rights. We show you what they are, what you should do at each stage (from the first letter to the last visit), and how to ensure you don't get ripped off...
What’s a contract?
...We all make agreements with other people every day. But not all of those agreements are legally binding contracts. This guide looks at what a contract is, what your rights are, how to end a contract and what to do if something...
How to get good asylum advice
If you are applying for aylum, it is vital that you get a good adviser/solicitor to help you with your application. Use our guide to make sure you know how to find a good adviser and how to avoid the fraudsters.
Finding a school for your child with special educational needs or a disability - England
Deciding on the right school for your child can be difficult for all parents and carers. If your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability it can be even harder to know where to begin without the right information...
Finding a school in Wales for your child with special educational needs or a disability
Deciding on the right school for your child can be difficult for all parents and carers. If your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability it can be even harder to know where to begin without the right information...
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