Marriage, relationships & families

Ok, sorry for the confusing title. Basically, when I bought my house with my ex husband it was under my maiden name. Since we got divorced I haven't changed it back simply because of time/effort/money. I've had the register updated to remove him and only I remain albeit under maiden name identity, the solicitor said if I…

My partner and I have decided to marry. We have been together for a long time but ran two households for years as we both had young children living at home and it was more convenient at the time. We currently live in my house which is in my sole name, and will continue to do so. The long term plan is to sell her house,…

I’m seeking some advice as to where I stand. Me and my girlfriend are currently going through a split. We have lived together for the last 5 years, I paid the initial 10% deposit on the house and I’m the only one named on the Title Deeds and the outstanding mortgage. They have a child who’s 14 from a previous relationship…

My husband and I split up in January and we've been discussing for months what to do with the house. Neither of us can take it on so we are going to sell, however; he is stubborn and keeps holding off on letting me instruct an estate agent and I am at my wits end with it all. I am not getting anything from the sale of the…

I have just gone back to my maiden name. So now in the process of notifying everyone . But I seem to have become stuck at how to change the name on the deeds of my house without paying. I have a uk passport in my maiden name. But just doing a google search, it seems have to use a Conveyancer any advise please

A friend, where we had no mutual friends, has suddenly stopped responding. Phone goes to voicemail and no response from email. Said person has no social media presence that I can find. Wondering if there is some public obituary or death certificate record where I can type in a name and find someone. 

I'm arranging a Lasting Power of Attorney (both for finance and health/welfare) for my mother next week via a solicitor. I've carried out a fair bit of research but would greatly appreciate any feedback from someone who has already has a Lasting Power of Attorney. The most important point I came across was not to tick the…

This question is in relation to my 85 year old widowed mother who currently is in good health and lives in her own home, albeit with some equity release on the property. If she had to go into care, I understand that “if your capital is under £23,250, you will pay what you can afford from your own income, and the local…

After my divorce I was left with a court order that was not enforceable, and a huge litigation loan debt. To pay the litigation loan debt (my solicitors organised this to pay their fees) I had to sell the house, but it was in joint names with my ex husband and he refused to consent to instructing estate agents, I had to…

Hi guys first hearing fast approaching and going in as a LIP. Property was bought under RTB and still in exception period. Received a without prejudice offer about 7-8 months ago. Taking into considering she left the property after 1 year from purchase and was not on the tenancy but that’s another issue. She offered 30% of…

Good Evening All. I was wondering if anyone might have any suggestions, experiences or links to potential support which can be put in-place with regards to how a single parent, diagnosed with non-epileptic attack disorder, can safely care for a young child (3 years old) whilst living alone. I m looking for charities, alarm…

Hi Folks As we are getting older and older, do you find that your social circle is getting smaller and smaller? If so, what things do you do to increase or at least maintain your social life? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thank You

Hello everyone, as the title states I have just started the process of dealing with my divorce.. At the moment it's quite amicable and it would be nice to keep it that way.. my wife is seeing her solicitor next week, I am currently awaiting a call back from a local solicitor... I have a couple of questions that it would be…

Hi all, back again with more tales of woe in this continuing family saga. Some background can be found in the previous thread here - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6533640/pr-for-probate-goes-rogue/p1 I'm looking for some advice on the latest development i.e. demands for a dementia test. My sibling has…

Hi there hope you can help? so my youngest has just had his form through for a secondary school placement. His dad and I co parent but live in different council areas, I had to move further afield as it was affordable mortgage wise. My son has continued to go to school near his dads house (as that was where i originally…

Hello, I only know my husbands email address and not his home address. I've tried searches, asking people etc to no avail. Can anyone please advise how to fill the D11 form in? I especially do not understand how to answer question 3, Many thanks in advance

Hi everyone, I’m in the process of finalising a Consent Order following my divorce and would really appreciate some feedback to ensure everything is covered properly. I’m trying to handle this on my own to save money, as I’ve been struggling financially and have used legal aid in a family law court case. The Consent Order…

Would really appreciate some advice, will try to stick to the facts with no emotional stuff. Have been married nearly 20 years, two kids older one lives independently, younger will be leaving in the summer (going to college in a different town and staying with relatives this was already pre arranged before relationship…

Hello, Advice please on what would be the best plan to safeguard our assets for our family, so that they can benefit from what we have when the time comes. Based in Scotland. Many thanks

Hi all Apologies for the long post, but it is really necessary. I just want to say at the start that I am not asking for legal advice or specific advice on what to do etc. We just want to know who to turn to first. We fully intend to appoint a professional advisor but don't know where to begin. One may be forgiven for…