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Marriage, Relationships & Families sticky
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Divorce Advice
Hi everyone, Newbie here. So it looks like my wife and I are going to seperate (and eventually divorce). Nothing final has happened yet but despite my best efforts it looks lik things are petering out. Anyways to cut a long story short, i am giving myself a deadline of just after xmas, new year. If things havent improved…
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What age did you give children chocolate Easter eggs till?
Just curiosity really and partly due to a story I read elsewhere. Unsure if this has ever been discussed here I continued to get Easter eggs till quite a late age, well into my 20s, and used to get some Easter money too. I always put this down to my sister being 7 years younger than me and relatives not wishing to miss me…
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GCSE English - Tips?
Hey guys, My nephew is due to sit his GCSEs in around 5 weeks or so. On the whole he's expected to broadly pass most subjects with 5-7 grades. However, English, both language and literature, he's on course for a 3. Less than ideal! I'm trying to find out what I can do to help him out. I'm no expert myself, but managed B in…
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2 year childcare eligibility for people on work visa
As an immigrant on a Skilled Worker visa, one of the conditions is the restriction from accessing public funds. However, clarity on what exactly constitutes a public fund is elusive, as government websites do not provide clear definitions. Regarding childcare funding, while it's stated that individuals on this visa cannot…
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If i own less than a quarter of a house with an ex partner should i pay half the of the bills?
Long story short: Myself and my ex partner own a house that we originally purchased to rent-out, or 'do up' and sell. It wasn't the home we lived in, it was separate to that. I'd always paid 50% of the council tax and all bills even though i only own 25% of the house (ex owns 75%, obviously). I did this because generally…
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Childcare Costs 2024
The expanded childcare funding provided by the government is a welcomed relief to most parents, who are struggling and/or giving up employment due to the abhorrent costs of childcare. That said, I feel it's being exploited by childcare providers to cash in. The scheme that was expanded to help all working parents of 9…
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Free childcare question
Hi, My son (3) goes to nursery 1 day per week, he’s there from 8.30-4.30, so 8 hours in total per week of the 15 hours of free childcare. Following the free childcare announcement his nursery have informed me that their funding only runs 8.30-4 and therefore I still have to pay for an additional hour each week. Which for…
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Creating a will
Both me and my wife are planning a create a will just in case, we have three children under 10. Trying to look into it and it gets more complicated, is power of attorney recommended ? Do most people create trust and start estate planning ? Or is it Better to have a simple will and as we age we may look into power of…
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Take ex off deeds or wait until house sold in divorce?
Hi, My ex husband has agreed that I can have all the equity from the house sale in our divorce (very little but I am resident parent of our daughter). Things have been quite high conflict between us - and I worry that it will come to the house being sold and he’ll change his mind. Can I take him off the deeds now and will…
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Care home fees not subject to contract law?
Hi My sister & I are dealing with our recently-deceased Dad's estate. At some point last year he was removed from his NHS bed, by the NHS, and placed in one of their rehabilitation facilities for a few weeks. At no point was he asked whether he wanted to go, the paramedics simply took him from his bed and transferred him.…
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Ex Wife Causing Problems with Marital Home
Hi Folks, Hoping you can help. In October 2022 my ex wife forced me out of our jointly owned house, she took my house keys and car keys away from me and wouldn't let me back in. The house was pruchased in 2019 and has a joint mortgage. The only option I had at the time was to live with my parents. After 3 months of trying…
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Can I get any info from anyone about UK Models?
Hello everyone, UK Models, has been booked by my wife for our child’s photo session. Does anyone in this forum have any such experience with the company? This seems suspicious to me; according to my spouse, however, I always say no and prevent my child from having fun. If you prefer to message me instead of posting, go…
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Owed Money by Ex Partner
Morning, not sure if this is the right place for this thread. just want to ask a question relating to being paid back some money owed from my ex partner. basically she said she would pay back money loaned to her to the sum of £3400. we agreed this could be paid back monthly as its a large sum of cash. however I'm in doubt…
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Power of attorney - when to register with the banks etc?
I have a power of attorney for my parents. They both have all their faculties still, which is great. I'm just wondering do I register the powers of attorney with their banks now, or wait until any loss of faculty comes? Grateful for your thoughts/experiences.
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Equity in Property Distribution and Inheritance: balancing fairness between siblings for future care
My elderly mother recently downsized from our family home (a house), with half of the sale proceeds gifted to my sibling for purchasing a house and the remaining portion used to acquire a more manageable flat for herself. She is very happy in her new place, and while that is of paramount important to me, and I am grateful…
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Want to take my Ex to small claims, but counter-claims are threatened
Hello, so last June, my partner of 4 years suddenly left me whilst I was abroad in Australia for 6 months. Just one week before hand, I had lent her £600 for her cat’s emergency operation (agreed via text with repayment by the end of summer). I also paid her £385 pounds as my first month’s rent for a house share. I was on…
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Change in Nursery Funding Hours
My little ones nursery previously allowed the 15 hours funding to go against his half day sessions. They have now changed their policy to state that the 15 hours funding will only apply to full day sessions IF your child attends nursery for at least 2 full days Can they do this? There isnt anything in the terms and…
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Divorce without employing a solicitor
I am looking into the possibility of DIY divorce as we are looking to split up amicably and we have agreed how to share our assets. We keep our finances separate so we have agreed not to claim on each other's assets. There are no children involved. The only asset that we own jointly is our home, and we have agreed on 50/50…
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Separated but cant trace ex
Hi I left my ex years ago (think last century). Have made a new life. No kids. Can they claim any assets I have acquired since I left (pensions, legacy and a house) Gave up all rights to matrimonial home when I left. Have no idea where they are now (very common name and cant remember any details about their…
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LPA & Preparedness
Hi all, Apologies if this isn't in the correct board. LPAs (financial and health&care) are in the process of being registered with myself as the attorney for both of my parents. I read the associated paperwork prior to signing etc and obviously to some extent 'know' my parents, however I'm also an only child and believe…