Seven mistakes people often make with legal matters in the UK: a religious-only marriage, a court letter, tribunal deadlines, unregistered advisers, the TV Licence and wills
Short answer
Points that cause problems according to official sources: a religious-only ceremony not being a legal marriage, an unanswered court or debt letter (CCJ risk), the tribunal time limit (6 months after 1 October 2026), unregistered advisers, the TV Licence (£180) and not making a will.
In short
- This post is general information and does not assess anyone's personal situation. It makes no statistical claim about "the most common" mistakes: it collects the points that, according to official pages, cause problems when missed. It is based on official pages as they were on 18 October 2026 and covers England.
- This post is not legal advice. For family, employment or debt matters contact a solicitor, Citizens Advice or Acas.
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Official sources
This answer is based on the pages below. Check the source yourself before you decide.
- House of Commons Library: Islamic marriage and divorce in England and Wales
- GOV.UK: Respond to a court claim for money
- GOV.UK: Make a claim to an employment tribunal
- GOV.UK: Find an immigration adviser
- GOV.UK: TV Licence
- Citizens Advice: Who can inherit if there is no will
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