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Writing a Will
Its on my todo list to get done over the next 2 months so its all in place. I don't have a clue where to start - has everyone done theirs through a solicitor? I know that you can 'write your own' and get it witnessed. Also how do things like life insurances/mortgage insurance etc come into effect should the worst…
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Advice on Tumble Dryers
Sorry if this isn't the correct forum (if there is a better one please feel free to move) I inherited an old tumble dryer when we moved into our new house (id never had one before so didn't know what a saviour they are with 3 young children - id previously had a washer/dryer which left everything more creased than when it…
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I'm a bit fed up today. Family are not always a blessing.
I wont go into all the boring details but some family came to see us in the new house we're in. One family member has always made me feel inferior. I don't think he sets out to do so but he's a very 'in your face' type who knows it all and doesn't bother to find out too much about background before telling you what you…
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Rant!
From reading this board a lot and popping in to all the different sections i have come to the conclusion that most people on here seem to think that everyone/everything has an ulterior motive which then ends up in to a massive argument or inappropriate judgements from others. In no way am i intending to annoy anyone here…
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What is the most embarrassing thing that you have been through
My ex got a brand new mobile phone and he charged it up ect and complained that the phone wouldn't turn on or anything. So I rang up the company he bought it from and complained on his behalf, they told us to take it back to the shop he bought it from and they will repair or replace the handset. What a piece of…
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'Unsupervised' kids
I took LO to the park the other day - it was full of kids - I counted 12 of them, aged maybes 3-8yo, more or less unsupervised - their parents (3 mothers) were having a picnic on the sports field, where they couldn't see the park, and made no effort in the 30-45 mins we were there to check up on the kids. As if that wasn't…
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My low cost wedding
Cost of my wedding Registary Office in Gibralter £106.00 Wedding Certificates £ 16.50 Noteries £ 20.00 My dress & shoes £ 10.00 ebay Facinator £ 6.00 Fuel from Spain to Gibraltar £18.00 5* Hotel day before £48.00 late rooms Total £224.50 Now I'm not including the holiday, flights etc because we were originally booked for…
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Recommendations for lightweight bike for 4 year old please
I need recommendations for a lightweight bike that would be suitable for a 4year old ( his current one is too heavy ) - able to be use with stabilisers so not one of these balance bikes... Any suggestions very welcome Thanks you :D
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Concern about safety/ well being of my daughter - advice appreciated
Hello all, I have just dropped my 4 year old daughter off after a lovely weekend together back with her Mum. She said a few things this weekend which have had me a bit upset/ fraught. Basically the background is that me and my ex do not get along for various reasons. Culminating in me taking her to court to get a contact…
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Concern about safety/ well being of my daughter - advice appreciated
Hello all, I have just dropped my 4 year old daughter off after a lovely weekend together back with her Mum. She said a few things this weekend which have had me a bit upset/ fraught. Basically the background is that me and my ex do not get along for various reasons. Culminating in me taking her to court to get a contact…
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son hit neighbours car
Hi there, I guess Im just on to pour this out to "someone". My little boy aged 6, was out on his scooter, going to see his friend a few doors down. He was traveling on the pavement. There is a neighbour who tinkers about with cars. He has about 5 cars altogether, 3 are in his driveway, the other 2 are parked half on the…
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Finding new friends
Hi, My partner (46) and I (39) have recently moved to a new area where we know nobody. I work 30 miles away and my friends and family are about 35 miles away and my partners family even further. We are both friendly and would love to meet other adults (with or without children -we have 3 girls between us aged 13,11 and 10)…
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Divorced and mortgage in negative equity
Hello, I would really appreciate some advice please. I have a mortgage with my ex-husband of approx £220k and the property is now worth about £185k. We went our separate ways in February 2009 and he then met a new partner who now lives with him in the property. His salary covers the mortgage and his partner also owns…
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Divorced and mortgage in negative equity
Hello, I would really appreciate some advice please. I have a mortgage with my ex-husband of approx £220k and the property is now worth about £185k. We went our separate ways in February 2009 and he then met a new partner who now lives with him in the property. His salary covers the mortgage and his partner also owns…
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Fostering
Hi, we have just been approved for fostering and awaiting the go ahead from the top dog in Social Services. However my partner has been looking for a job for the last year and has been struggling. He is getting stressed as its the first time hes been out of work in over 23 years..Obviously we need some financial stability…
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Keeping Down Cost of Divorce
I am seeing a solicitor tomorrow to start divorce proceedings. Has anyone any advice on how I can keep the costs down. At £180 per hour the cost is astronomical, but all quotes are coming in at a similar rate. I have downloaded the divorce papers from the Internet, and intend to do this part myself, with the solicitor…
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Changing name after divorce - Tips?
Hello, As per the title really. Decree Absolute has now arrived and I'd like to return to my maiden name but it's all a bit daunting. The kids would like to retain their Dads name, although they live with me, and that's all fine by me. Any ideas what to do first? driving licence? bank accounts? Utilities? Insurance? I'm…
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Thoughts, opinions or advice.....
Hello people. Just wanted a bit of a ramble really and wondered if anyone else has had the same 'issues' as me?! I suspect this may be a thread that divides people so it'll be really interesting to hear peoples thoughts. I grew up incredibly independent and was taught to be very very career focused by parents and social…
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Gift ideas for new mum
A friend is due to have her first baby shortly and I'd like to buy a couple of gifts (hopefully without spending a fortune) - one that is something for the baby and one that is something for the mum. The gift for the baby I have no trouble with ideas for but I'm not sure what is appropriate to give to a new mum. So to all…
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Aspirations for your school-aged children??
Do you have high aspirations for your (young) kids and push them to be all they can? What sacrifices/big life changes have you made to help your kids get a better start? We have started to think about selling up and moving to a better area with better schools and a wider mix of people in the neighbourhood, so the kids get…
