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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

Published: Last checked: October 20264 min read

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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