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Deed poll
Wasn’t sure where to post sort of wrong. Son just turned 16 and can finally change his surname , there are lots of online ways it seems ? Some free some charging I don’t mind paying if it’s proper, but is there a need ? Just been through one which I think is official and with buying extra copies and something saved on line…
How much board to charge?
Hi, just looking for some views on here, which I appreciate may differ depending on people's financial status. My son has just started an apprenticeship (18 months) and is being paid £12,500 a year, which equates to roughly £980 a month take home. I have asked him for £150 a month board, although I feel strangely uneasy…
Am I legally allowed to keep “unsolicited” goods
Hi all I placed an online order with a large retail chain for 3 items. The order turned up and I received 19 of the same. Can the company make me give them back? Or am I legally allowed to keep them under the unsolicited goods act? Thank you 😊
Cannot afford a car
Hello, just wondering if anyone can help me please! I’m currently going through divorce proceedings, a child arrangements order and a financial order as I split up with my husband two years ago and he’s dragged me through court (which I’ve had to pay for) and now refusing to sort finances out and is living in our jointly…
Ex refusing child maintenance
Hi all, I am currently looking for some advice regarding child maintenance and a very stubborn ex husband. We separated in January 2015 and divorced December 2018. We have a joint mortgage but neither of us can buy the other one out. It’s interest only and I’ve been living here with our youngest child and paying it by…
Dealing with my difficult mother
I have Type Two diabetes which is a chronic condition ie it's not supposed to get better. I eat low carb so it's in remission. but if I ate normally, I would get sick again. It takes a lot of effort on my part. I can't eat anything with sugar, so that rules out not just chocolate and ice cream, but also tinned soup, loads…
Kids clubs and coronavirus
Hi, hoping for some advice - my son has swimming lessons that have been back on for 4 weeks, but I have concerns that guidance isn’t being followed. I wrote a lengthy letter to the organisers, which helped a little but the problem is that without a member of staff poolside to organise the parents it descends into chaos -…
Change fence colour
Hi. My fence panels at mo are dark oak, but am wanting them grey, has anyone ever had dark colour fence panels and made them lighter, do I just put new paint over till I get desired grey I want. Thanks for your help
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