Practice Notes
Practice Notes are intended to identify pitfalls that await those who find themselves confused by Home Office Practice.
As a rule of thumb, if your circumstance falls within the Practice Note, then it would be advisable for you to seek qualified and professional legal advice as some care should be taken in explaining your situation to the Home Office.
You should also consider carefully the date of the Practice Note, as the Law changes frequently and what may be a fair reflection of the Law today, may not be so tomorrow.