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Detention, removals and deportation
Selected links on how and when you can be detained (at a detention or immigration centre for example), and what happens if you are ordered to leave the country.
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New project to help reduce and prevent youth homelessness
Young people are being hit hard by the housing crisis, especially care leavers, disabled young people, and LGBTQ+ young people. This project will strengthen the capacity of community organisations to support them early, navigate legal problems, and connect them with the right help before issues...
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Making effective Section 17 referrals for families with no recourse to public funds
Free online workshop The workshop will take place on Tuesday 14th July 11am - 12.30pm. This workshop aims to build the skills and confidence of frontline staff and volunteers in making effective referrals for support under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 for families with NRPF. It is aimed at...
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Crimes
Quality checked links with information about various types of crime, reviewed and selected by Advicenow.
Information
How to sort out your finances when you get divorced
Divorcing? This guide takes you step-by-step through splitting money and property fairly in a financial settlement. Learn about consent orders, 'clean breaks', and how to negotiate without lawyers. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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Universal Credit overpayments
Understand your options if you have been told you have a Universal Credit overpayment or if you have seen deductions being taken from your benefit to repay an overpayment. Understand what the rules are if the overpayment is not your fault and was caused by DWP error. Learn how to ask them to allow you to repay it in smaller amounts, or not to repay it at all if you do not have money for basics like food, heating and clothes already. The information in this guide applies to the England, Wales, and Scotland. If you live in Northern Ireland, the rules are the same but your benefits are managed by
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How to start a small claim or fast track claim without a solicitor
Don't be put off by the court process. Our expert guide empowers you to start your small claim (up to £10k) or fast track case (£10k–£25k) correctly using either Money Claims (OCMC), or the N1 form. We explain what to put in each box and what to consider for different types of cases. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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How to get debt advice
Never pay for debt advice. There are a number of great specialist debt charities who can help with your debts for free.
