London Family Life & Living in London

Everything for parents with young children living in Great Britain and Northern Ireland: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

Information on civil partnerships, the alternative to marriage for same-sex couples in the UK which gives gay couples many of the same legal rights of a traditionally married couple.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in the UK: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, social security and more.

Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in the United Kingdom. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in the UK.

The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in London and the region.

Information on the marriage process for foreigners; American, Australian, and other European Union citizens, wanting to have their wedding in Great Britain or Northern Ireland. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

Information on what to do when it's time to leave the UK; including notifying schools and residency officials, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in the UK. Who to contact and what to expect from the British system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on visas and residency requirements: Who needs what, where to go, how to make applications for residence cards, permanent residence, how to extend permission to stay and the documentation required.

In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs in the United Kingdom: details on education, assessment of special needs, benefits and finding support groups.

Key information to understand the various types of will available in the UK, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.