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People thinking that you think that you are better than them
For me, life is about happiness. I can have a better job, a wife, own my home, children and drive a better car but if I am not happy with my life and you are happy with yours, then you are more successful in my eyes. I am always talked about among my parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents as the example of the family (out…
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Am I being over sensitive
Hi I've been seeing someone for 10 months now, he's currently in the process of moving in. We are both divorcees, me in late 30's, he in mid 40's. I thought everything was great but at lunchtime today I popped home, I picked up his iPad to use (mine was in the office) and when I unlocked in it was on a webpage of p**n,…
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Probate and tenants in common
My parents became tenants in common some time ago but simply left their share of the property to each other (which seems to have defeated the point) My father died six years ago and left everything to my mother. I didn't apply for probate as his whole estate was passed to his spouse. My mother has now died. I have had her…
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Separating from husband and don't know where to start financially
I have created a new profile for this as family know my username and I don't want to complicate things. We have been married 12 years and have a child in primary school. We've fallen apart slowly over the last few years and have agreed (after counselling) that enough is enough. We get on ok but need space. I think…
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Working away from home
I'm in a position in work that after several pay cuts after bills and general living expenses I don't have much for enjoying life or saving. It is getting me down!! I have been looking for new jobs now for about 18months but there is nothing in my sector in my local area on my original salary or above. In the wider area…
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Cash gift fairness
Hi all, Need some opinions on cash gifting: Two brothers are set to receive a cash gift. Brother1 is on a substantially higher yearly income than brother2. Brother1 expects to encounter a tax bill from the gift and that the extra tax to be paid on his cash gift (that brother2 won’t encounter) so that the net income from…
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Buying a Highchair
Hello, currently looking at high chairs for my son. Seem to have just missed out on a load of good deals as several makes seem to have come out with latest versions for the new year, meaning shops were selling off the old stock but those offers seem to have gone now. I was wondering what experience people have and any…
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Does a broken Marriage have an expiry date?
10 years ago, after being married for a number of years, a wife walks out of the family home. In all that time there has been no contact, of any sort, between the couple. Shortly after the wife left Divorce proceeding were initiated but never concluded. What is the legal position of both parties? Has the one who "walked"…
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14 years I feel Ive wasted,not sure how to cope
Things always seemed fine in our relationship,he told me he loved me everyday,told everyone hes happy,I thought he was happy. But at times he could be hard work,never actually opening up if anything was bothering him but I thought everything was fine We had a row beginning of January and things went downhill from then.…
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Variation to C100
I am the NRP. I have a C100 in place to see my teenage son every other weekend and for a week in the summer and xmas. My ex, following a long pattern of abusive and difficult behaviour uses the C100 to attempt to prevent any reasonable flexibility. Eg, occasionally asking to swap a single weekend (on my part) leads to a…
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Not religious but love feeling at Church
As the title says, I am not religious at all and don't believe in God, however, when I have attended church for anything, I always feel calm and comforted. We normally go to a Christingle service on Christmas Eve at a church near my mum's, but we didn't this year and I really missed it. I know part of that will be because…
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Anyone used Which? legal ?
Hi I am considering taking advantage of the current offer for Power of Attorney documents from Which?. I have discussed with my parents and would be looking to create both health and financial documents for each of them - 4 documents in total. When I go into the site to purchase, it asks me to register and set up an…
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To Divorce or not Divorce...that is the question
I have recently separated from my wife (she no longer loves me etc etc) no one else is involved. We got married in the states 2 years ago (Las Vegas) but she didn't change her name and our bank accounts are separate, broadly nothing changed from when we were just "partners". She is 38 and I am 42 and we have no children We…
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Relying on child support
(I decided to put this here rather than in the Benefits section as it seems like that area is more for advice than discussion, but please do move if preferred). Ok, so I'm having some issues receiving child support at the moment. Previously it had been erratic but more or less monthly. Now it seems to have stopped for the…
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Should I respond to Solicitors letter myself?
I have received a very aggressive, factually incorrect and threatening Solicitors letter on behalf of my ex whom I split up with 18 months ago. Since then we have been dividing care of the kids in seperate homes, me 4 days him 3, although I do school pick up and dinners on his days. He is seeking and extra 2 days per month…
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How much do you spend on your child on their birthday?
We have two teenagers and another one in primary. Last year we budgeted (and saved monthly) for £300 each for the older two and £150 for the little one. This year I might even those figures out a bit perhaps so we can afford a party or day out for the youngest. My eldest son's friend (15) recently received a £1500 birthday…
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When to start GCES tution?
I have a child in Year 9, she is not doing well in Maths and is below average. I had always planned on getting her some tuition before her GCSEs. In the past I was think I would start the tuition sometime mid Year 10 and have the tutor come once a week, for a year and half until her GCSE were over. I am now wondering, as…
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Boyfriend is still communicating with his ex - just friends or more?
Hi all. I posted here a couple of months ago with a problem. My boyfriend had been texting his ex telling her he missed her and stuff. Here is the link to my other thread. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5567997 Last time you were all very helpful and I've come back as I hope you can give me some good…
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Valentine's day
Ok so normally I don't care about Valentine's day at all but hey, I'm currently smitten so I want to make a wee fuss of him. I'm thinking of doing a bit of arts & crafts (It's a bit cheesy but like I said, I'm smitten) What do you all have planned for Valentine's day?
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Do I add partner to house deeds?
I have been with my partner for 14 years, during this time we lived separately as it was cheaper, and i had a good flat. I have now brought a house, with the intention of my partner living with me. She is not to fuss if her name is put on the deed. we have no intention of getting married. I have no issues with adding her…
