Marriage, relationships & families

I am really struggling here I am now getting watched on my indoor ring camara, and having certain and private conversations shared around which I do not know why she cares who I talk to or what I do or where I go, because I was begging her to reconsider her wanting to divorce for 5/6 weeks and she did not care about…

My mum is 61 and unfortunately isn't enjoying her life very much. I know this because she has discussed it with me. I suspect that a couple of key factors contributing to the situation are that she has no romantic partner and no grandchildren. The fact that she has no grandchildren is unfortunately my fault. I am her only…

So we just got married, thought 30 years a reasonable trial beforehand, so need to notify. But who? I thought HMRC but there isn't an obvious requirement unless you are claiming Marriage allowance, do I need to notify HMRC anyway? I'm not changing my name. So pension provider, house, travel and car insurance, anyone else?…

Hi folks, I've summoned up the strength to post here - I've been close to tears all day, and at various points over recent weeks TBH - as I think my marriage is fizzling out and it hurts. We've been together 25 years (married for 15), have two amazing kids, and I've realised that over the past few years we've grown apart…

I'm looking for some advice on how to handle an ongoing issue with my neighbours. I bought and moved into my house last year. When I first moved in, the fence between our gardens was only about waist height. My neighbours' children were constantly kicking and throwing balls into my garden, and instead of asking permission,…

Hello, I was surprised to learn how my child's nursery calculates the 15/30 hours free childcare. I'm interested if this is standard or if its better/worse than how other nurseries handle it. The nursery is open 52 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30am until 7pm. Closed on bank holidays.They have different prices…

My partners ex with whom he has 2 children, is taking the kids to Turkey this month. We've repeatedly asked her if she has travel insurance and she is yet to sort this and our concern is that she has no intention of doing so. I work in travel and am more than aware of what can happen abroad when you don't have travel…

I've been told that a witness to my will must be someone who knows me personally. Is this right? I always thought that, for example, a solicitor's clerk could be a witness.

Hello going through a very messy and stressful divorce and it has taken its toll on me mentally and severely impacted my health Anyway, with the divorce and mediation not being agreed on what will happen here? She can literally barely afford the upkeep of the house at this moment in time, let alone if anything changes. She…

Hi, I own a three bedroom home that I am paying a mortgage on. I have a tenant who pays rent for one of the rooms. My boyfriend is thinking about moving in. He owns a 2-bed flat and will rent that out. We are discussing how much my boyfriend should pay for bills and also I am wondering if my boyfriend contributes to the…

Whats the cheapest way to get a clean break order?

I'd appreciate some views from people who have been in similar situations, as I'm conscious I may be too close to it and don't want to end up in an echo chamber. Background: - I'm 41 and currently buying a house on my own. - The house will be solely in my name and I'm putting down the deposit and taking on the mortgage. -…

Managing a Power of Attorney in Scotland is set to become easier next year with the launch of an online database, which should enable banks and other organisations to confirm you've got the paperwork in place. Campaigners had urged for it to be made much simpler to put your Power of Attorney to use in Scotland – though not…

Whats the legal status of titles? I.e Miss/Mrs/Ms? I was trying to change my title on an account as I'm getting fed up with being addressed as Ms. I mean how do you pronounce it anyway? "Mizzzzz". I've been trying to tidy up my documentation recently, i.e. change all my accounts, driving licensee etc to Mrs…….. as I hate…

My elder sister (widow) long retired and on pension credit, rents a small place and manages because of pension credit. My daughter who is almost 18 wants to live with her and do a final year of 6th form in her area. My daughter will receive from me enough money that she can fend for herself, food etc etc, however she would…

I bought a house before meeting my ex. During marriage I paid for the mortgage, insurance, renovation, repairs and all costs associated with the house by myself. We had no children. My ex's income was spent on my ex only. Considering that I paid the deposit, mortgage instalments, insurance, … etc Is it fair that upon…

We had a works outing tonight, one of the ladies that I work with has a non 'boyfriend' male that she goes on holiday with; what on earth does that mean? I did walk her back to the bus station, we are both over 60 and I guess it's not so much about jumping into bed as you get older. I quite like her, but being a fellow…

Hello, getting a divorce and have a question about bills Ex wife is in the house and has full occupancy of this. She is refusing to sell it. It is mortgage and I understand that we both need to keep paying for this. She cannot afford it without relying on benefits as is part time. I pay CSA aswell for 2 children. There is…

I split up with my ex-husband and we are now divorced. I moved out of the property whilst he stayed there. The council have said they will not remove my name from the tenancy without a Property Adjustment Order. A couple of solicitors I have contacted have quoted close to £1,000 to do this - this is quite a lot of money…

DH and I have been together for 20+ years and do well for ourselves. We have a fully offset mortgage which is close to being paid off, but we haven’t as it gives us the flexibility to withdraw against it until DH turns 70 (deadline to pay off). We will need to do some renovation in the next couple of years so will borrow…