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Marriage, Relationships & Families sticky
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Teenagers Pocket Money
Do parents of teenagers give them 'pocket money' these days, and if so what's the going rate and what do you expect them to pay for? My other half doesn't give her son (14) pocket money as such, but she pays for things as and when required. She is not on the breadline, but she's a single parent (she and I are financially…
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British nationality
Hi everyone after a bit of advise please, a family member has been recently informed that he has 3 children (all in their 20’s, eldestbis 27 that he knew nothing about from an on/off affair with a Filipino he worked with in UAE at time (I know! You couldn’t make it up!! 🤷♀️) anyway DNA tests have confirmed they are his,…
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Would you move closer to family?
I'm sure it might be a no-brainer but just wanted some confirmation people would do the same as it keeps going round in my head whats for the best Background; I'm married with a 10 year old child Living in the South of England My family used to live about a 25 minute drive from us, then about 6 years ago my brother moved…
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Setting up a will - children and step children
Husband and I are in our 50’s, married for over 20 years, own a home (mortgaged) and our 2 children live with us (teens one of whom is under 18). We have life insurance that would pay off the mortgage and leave some spare cash should either my spouse or I die. We have discussed making a will but a simple mirror will but…
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High income child benefit tax
Hello MSE friends, My partner has just had his payslip through and he still has the tax code that applies the HIBC tax on it. Under the new cap of £60k he shouldn’t have to pay this. I had, maybe naively, assumed that it would have been automatically updated as it impacts thousands of people. Does anyone know if you have…
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Stressing about hospital parking
I have posted on here previously that my partner is pregnant with our first child, everything has gone to plan so far and we are now about 6 weeks away from due date. I am naturally a worrier, and one of the biggest things I’m worrying about is parking at the hospital. The hospital my partner is giving birth at is…
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Help with cheap but GOOD wedding photographer for our summer wedding.
Bride & groom on a budget please help. We are looking for a good photographer but at a reasonable cost due to our wedding budget. I have come across this website Guides for Brides has anyone heard of them? We would really appreciate your feedback as want to get a good deal but not skimp on quality. Does anyone know what…
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Could I use the address of the property I own on my Will rather than where I currently live?
Hi, I am currently living with my boyfriend who owns his house. I have my own property solely under my name but I don't l live there (I intend to keep it for a long time and may even move back there). On my Will could I use the address of my own property? I don't know if/ how long this relationship will last and I just…
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Widows Pension
My 81 year old mother has just gone into a care home. She only receives widows pension, and an employers pension from her husband. Are you able to advise what benefits she might be able to claim to help cover the cost of her self-funded care home. She can afford to cover the cost for a couple of years but that's all
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Divorce- Should we sell our house or sell my share for much less than its value?
Hello! This is my first post here. Really need some impartial advice. Me and my wife of 4 years are getting divorced, with the consent order about 10 weeks away. Originally, I was very keen to leave the home so I agreed (verbally) to sell my share for £10,000 to her brother, because I wanted her to stay living in the home…
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Divorce
Can anyone give me some help got two children age 4 and 6 . I bought the house outright before we was married equity in the house £265k what my chances of 50/50
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Lasting Power of Attorney - 'Jointly & Severally' question
Hi, Not sure if this is the right board to post in, it seemed the most relevant category... My Mum would like both healthcare and finance POA set up (as a precautionary measure), and for my brother and I to be her attorneys. I understand that the decisions will either need to be made jointly, jointly & severally, or…
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LPA
can the Witness to the LPA, also be the Certificate Provider, or do they need to be separate people. Cant seem to find this confirmation of the Gov site. Thanks in advance.
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Financial settlement advice. Possible strange situation
Hi all. I haven’t started proceedings yet for a few reasons but I’m finally getting to a point that I will be able to. I have to start with history as I think it’s important so it’s gonna be a long post sorry. Me and my wife have been married nearly 15 years and together about 20. We had a child young (17) and two more…
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Income calculation/ adjusted net
Hi I am self employed If my gross income ( turnover - expenses) is £70,000 If I pay £1000 with bank transfer into a SIPP. The pension companies at some point I believe claims some tax benefits on the £1000 SIpp and add it to my pension so should total £1200 pension in the SIPP account. To calculate my tax bill and child…
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Executors account
Our father died last year my sister and I are the beneficiaries and both named as executors in the will. I have sorted out all the IHT and probate. The probate is in my name only as my sister did not want to do it. I’ve been to the bank our father banked with and they have said that both of us have to be on executors…
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Medical Negligence help
Hello can anyone please point me in the direction of a trustworthy medical negligence solicitor? The big ones on tv adverts scare me a little as I don’t want to be ripped off eventually it’s all been traumatic enough. Any advice gratefully recieved.
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Best way to invest for grandchildren.
My mother wishes to give each of her grandchildren £10,000 out of their grandfathers estate. Their ages range from 12 to 20. Two are in England, two in Scotland and one in Australia. She wants the money to be "in trust" until their 25th birthday. By this I think she just means she doesn't want them to have access to it…
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Delayed Will disbursement
Hello, would anyone know if it is possible to sue an estate administrator after will completion and disbursement? A will administrator has taken year's to finalize a very uncomplicated will and I could have invested the money due to me as a beneficiary at least 3 years ago. Just wondered if it would be worth the time and…
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Cost of care for the elderly
My husband, aged 74 years has dementia and had to go into permanent residential care. He is self funding, except for the attendance allowance of just over £100 per week. Any assets over £23,250 mean that he pays for everything. That figure has not risen since goodness knows when. It was the same when my mother went into…