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Divorce Online Scam
Waited over a year for my Divorce which started after lockdown; used an online company and I'm now separated and we've split up the assets and children (4). I've just found out the comapny has gone into liquidation after I couldn't contact them for months. Now I don't know what will happen as my Acknowledgement of Service…
Cheques made out to a deceased parent
Hi there. Following the death of my partner's mother, we found some cheques relating to share dividends from Barclays Bank (and a couple of others) made out to my partner's father. He passed away 8 years ago and the cheques were found either in a large file of "paperwork" or in unopened letters. They date from 2002-2015.…
what gets paid from joint account
Hi I'm looking to open a joint account with my husband. I earn the same every single month, theirs varies (sometimes earns the same as me but can earn up to £400 more. Do you think the joint account should cover their gym membership? or their car which is on HP (he uses daily but we if we go out together its always his car…
Power of Attorney online application - how does Donor and witnesses sign?
I'm trying to find a simple way for my Mum to take out Pof A (its a straightforward one and doesn't need a solicitor) and I'm thinking online may be easier than on paper. Wondering how she as the Donor and the Attorneys and the Witnesses sign online though? I don't want to her battle through many pages online then discover…
Uncomfortable with house guest
I'm on week 3 of having an old friend stay with me whilst he transitions to a move abroad. He originally said he'd be out before the end of next month but already he has hinted that he may need to extend. I asked only for expenses so I'm not out of pocket, although to date he hasn't mentioned money or offered me anything.…
Second Time Bride Advice
I am engaged after my traumatic divorce and i am unsure what to wear the ceremony etc. My fiancee is 8 years younger than me and it will be his first marriage. I dont like white gowns i wore ivory silk taffeta to my first wedding and i dont want my second wedding to mirror my first. I was thinking a champagne or very pale…
Carehome LA financial assessment
My mother after a head injury was moved to a care home after several months in hospital. The Carehome LA Financial Assessment is coming up as she cannot speak clearly etc - I have been nominated to complete this call for her. 1) Do I need to provide all bank statements /accounts etc?2) Incoming /outgoings again do I need…
Enduring Power of Attorney and addresses
My wife and I have Enduring Power of Attorney for each other (not registered yet, thankfully). We created them when we lived at a previous address. Can they still be registered and used if necessary despite having the old address on them? Or do we need to creat new LPAs?If this post is in the wrong place, please move it!
Do I owe my ex partner money from house sale?
Hi All. I will try to keep this simple. In 1997 I bought a house with the money my parents left me. It was for myself, my partner and our two young children to live in. The house was in my name only and I had no mortgage. It was a doer upper and my partner, myself (and a friend) did the work to make it habitable for us. In…
Can someone dispose of my belongings if I moved out? Advice please.
Hi hope this is the right section to post this in. Wondered if anyone knows if a person can legally or what can be done if my ex dispose of some of my belongings in here house. Short story we lived together in a rented place but her brother and 2 other people were also staying there still are. When we split I moved fairly…
Understanding dads will
My older brother has said our dads will states the family home can’t be sold unless the proceeds go to the purchase of another family home, he says it was put in place to protect my youngest brother who can’t take care of himself. (Due to an unwillingness to work or do anything productive) I’ve read over the will and can’t…
Divorce / Finance Agreement
I have been divorced now for a few years and it was an amicable split. Property was sold and profits split without the need for solicitors etc. I have been advised that I need a "clean break" agreement or something similar to avoid my ex-husband being able to claim anything from me in the future e.g. a portion of…
So very cross with my best friend. Am I over thinking?
2 days ago my brother died. It was very sudden and unexpected. He lived alone and we were alerted by a neighbour who rang to say his curtains had not been opened and he was not answering the door. Obviously all the extended family were contacted and informed and I also rang some mutual friends to let them know. I am not…
Amending a financial consent order
Hi we had our consent order approved last month but there was no mention of spousal maintenance on the order, can anyone advise the route to amend this as we simply want the order to state the agreed amount and the duration of payments , I did try via slip rule but they rejected this approach stating it’s needs to be…
School uniform grants: check NOW if you can cut costs by up to £200 with support from your council
If you're on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, you may be able to get up to £200 to put toward the cost of your child's school uniform in the form of a non-repayable grant. We've pulled together a list of the councils that offer the support – but go quick, as some of the deadlines are fast approaching. School…
Adult Child - Fair Rate for Board
My eldest son is 26 and recently started his first full time job after graduating from University. He went to a locat Uni where he did a degree followed by a masters degree. He then also did a teacher training degree and had two years out. We supported him through all this and he stayed at home as well. During all this…
Help needed, Do I sell my house, clear the debt and start again??
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Tax help - Brother and his family living with us temporarily
Hi Everyone, Firstly thank you to all who can offer me some guidance with this, your time and contribution is most appreciated! My situation, currently living with my Brother, Sister-in-Law and their three children alongside with my wife. They are with us temporarily until their Visa's are ready for the them to emigrate…
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