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Child Access Advice needed PLEASE
First of, sorry if this is posted in the wrong section. Secondly I am writing this on behalf of my partner. My partner has a younger sister, 6, with a different father, social services have been involved with them ( I am not to sure on all the details) But essentially her father has recently received custody of hes…
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Teenager daughter conned by schoolmate
Forum wisdom required on this one please. Earlier this year one of my teenage daughters friends (14) offered to get tickets for a concert they would all like to go to and also stated that her mum would take them all. Thought it sounded a bit to good to be true, as the concert is in London and we are up north, but my…
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Will my new wife automatically be entitled to half my house?
I am about to get remarried. I already own a house outright. My previous wife still has her name on the deeds as I haven't had the cash to pay her out yet. She's happy with that. However, will my new wife automatically be entitled to half the house? If so, this complicates things. Up to now my previous wife has been happy…
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How to turn down invites
My friend is a very couple person, likes to always meet up as a couple and do the you come round my house for dinner we then come to yours. She is not a close friend but a 'someone I used to work with who stayed in touch' more of a friend so meeting at times can be a bit strained as we don't have a huge amount in common.…
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Christmas festivities...
So I'm cooking for 12 people on Xmas eve, which is my dad's side, and then xmas day is my partner's family for dinner, and boxing day is spent with my mum. Problem is, I need advice on what to do xmas day, because in the morning we'll go to my mum's for my 8 year old brother to open presents with my niece/nephew etc. Then…
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Is my ex entitled to half my house
Hello, I have recently separated from my husband we have one child together and I have one child from a previous partner, we have been married 4 years and 7 months and separated for the past 4 months. We both own a company and run it together he can not afford to buy me out and nor me him so for that we just have to get on…
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Career Advice for a 42 year old!!!
I am at a stage in my life at the grand old age of 42 and I have drifted. Fallen in and out of jobs with no career in mind. And now I am stuck. Not sure what to do with my working life. I am temping or was but no work for the last 3 weeks. Have no idea or any real skills. Any thoughts or ideas would be great. Thanks in…
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Where to go between Xmas and new year
Following some very clever logistical maneuvering, are in the lucky position of having FREE time, just OH and myself, between Boxing Day and 30 December. No kids, no nothing. It's like we just stood in the middle of the week and pushed everyone either side lol! We would love to go away for a few days, in the UK somewhere.…
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Moral dilemma: Snooping through Facebook
I shall freely admit to having the occasional snoop through the FB profile of my ex-husband's wife (or soon to be ex-wife if FB can be trusted ;) ) I only have a look a couple of times a year, if that. She used to spill her guts about her marriage problems, which amused me hugely, but one of her friends must have told her…
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Mishandling of a case by Police
Hi All. Sorry it's a long post. I'm not looking for definitive answers here , I know that my daughter will have to through the ipcc to get anywhere and she's going to be doing that, but I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience at all in matters relating to mishandling of a case by the Police. Basically without…
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first date in eleven years !
that sounds worse than it is, I was in a relationship for eleven years and it ended earlier this year ive been grooming guys online and been chatting to one in particular whos taking me out for a meal and leisure activity (sport) afterwards, if he shows up lol the things is, its a whole different ball game at my age, last…
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Decree Absolute/Consent Order
Hi, my wife left me for someone else a year and a half ago and I am at a point where I can apply for the decree absolute as the petitioner of the divorce to which the STBX agreed to adultery as the grounds. I am just a little bit nervous about the financial side of things. She had previously agreed that if I paid for the…
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Advice needed after separation.
Hi everyone,I'm new to this site and need some advice please.I've just separated from my partner of 9 years,we lived together for 7years.When we decided to live together I was in council property and he was buying his so I gave my house up and moved into his house.I took some of my furniture etc with me but gave a lot…
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How much to give on a birthday?
How much do you think is a good amount as a birthday present? What do people think of £60 for my younger sister? Is that good? Or does it come across as slightly mean? Not sure what to do ... thanks everyone :)
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Russell Group Universities?
Can someone explain the benefits of attending one of these?
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Can I ask parents to spend a minute reading this please?
It would mean a lot to me if you could take a moment to read these 3 links, will only take a couple of minutes, Thank you :j Know The Glow and save a child's life http://my30wishes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/wish-11-know-glow-and-save-childs-life.html Read this short guide on what to say and not to say to parents who have lost…
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Trying to find tennis racket 25 - 26" with moulded join under £20
I wonder if you can help. My DS has come home from his tennis club to say he has grown out of his racket and needs a 25/26" tennis racket that has a moulded join to the handle and not in sections I don't really want to spend more than £20, I had hoped to get a cheap one in decathlon, but they all have the join version with…
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Feeling like I'm a terrible parent!
I'm a regular poster, but I've adopted a new user name because I really don't want to be recognised. I suppose I just want to vent how bad I'm feeling...I've had a terrible few weeks, trying to sort out a family crisis, starting a new job amongst quite a lot of other things going on, but probably that's still no excuse for…
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Marriage woes
I have been married 28yrs, just turned 50 and have 5 children ranging from 14 - 24. Our marriage has been largely "ok", no real highs and a few lows. My oh is essentially a "good" man, honest, kind, loyal etc but on the other hand he is mean, self centred and thoughtless. As I say I recently turned 50, now please believe…
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Failed relationship with child finance
Hello. Looking for some advice if possible on my situation. I have recently separated from my ex partner after her infidelity. We have a 3 year old and live together in a house I own myself. To date I've paid everything as she has not been in full time work. Accepting id never have custody of my daughter, and wanting to…
