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Starting court proceedings for my children
I just need some advice please as I can't proceed with court arrangements unless mediation has been attempted so please read the below and and any advice would be very much welcomed. My ex left me 5 years ago and I attempted mediation and she said something to them and they simply told me they couldn't continue with…
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Main breadwinner - financial "pressure/concerns"
Sorry its longer than anticipated This has been kind of circulating in my head awhile now, but just interested in others views on this as this as it doesn't really seem to get talked about. Firstly, we are comfortable and have the security of a decent wedge of savings.I'm the main breadwinner for a family of 5, OH, and 3…
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My father gifted me 3000ukp but I tx'd it back to him.
Is this Still classed as him gifting me the money so he can't gift me a lump sum again this year?
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Will charges
Hi may i ask what is a reasonable price for a mirror will including arranging a trust for a house and some investment? I have been quoted thousands!!!
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LPA got myself in a bit of a pickle
Hi forumites Hope someone will be able to advise as the OPG is shut until Monday and I can’t find the answer on-line but that’s probably because I’m not thinking straight as unable to sleep as I’ve let my parents down. Basically, my 90 year old parents (both with dementia) have been victim of rogue traders and scammed for…
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LPA
If you have an LPA, with your daughters as Attorneys, is your wife entitled to any money from the house sale -in your deed name only -by divorcing you? Also can your Attorneys prevent the sale?
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LPA reduced fee
My wife get £10.5k NHS pension as her only income apart from a small amount <£200 of interest from savings. However, she invests in a SIPP (£2880) and has some ISAs. Would she still be eligible for the reduced LPA of £42 as her income (before tax) is less than £12k Thanks in advance
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I need to leave
Hi, I'm not sure why I'm posting this, I think I need some moral support. I need to leave. There's too much to go into but I've got 2 children and I've put up with all this going on for about 14 years. Been together 15 years this year. I've asked my mum to sort a bed out and a cot, there isn't much room but we need to go…
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My mum is trying to control my life
I moved out and bought my own home last…
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Partner and I moving together
Hi My partner and I currently rent together. I have a house which I'm looking to sell and buy a 2 bedroom flat in London. I have about 250k equity which I will use for my deposit. My partner will move in with me but will not be on the deeds or anything as he is not contributing financially to the property. How do I ensure…
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Talk me down please 2
New thread Old one has been deleted it appears Today not good
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Step-mother concerns re fathers money
Hello My father and step mother recently brought up the fact they are getting a Will in place. The house they are currently living in was bought outright using solely my fathers funds after the marital home between him and my mother was sold. She made several comments that 1. “Everybody thinks it was just your father who…
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Mum has shopping addiction, has taken out lifetime mortgage on her home
Hi everyone, Perhaps the title is an overly simplistic one for what is actually a rather complex situation; but I'll try and make this as succinct as possible... My mum always has had issues around her spending, to the point my dad (bless him) was working two jobs. Back when we were teens, it was Franklin Mint; jewellery,…
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Marriage Allowance
i have been claiming marriage allowance because i was earning 10,868 a year, now that minimum wage has gone up i earn 11,920 a year. I am paid monthly so my hours paid are different every month , this month i did 104.5 hours so i earned £1088.89 and i paid £28 in tax Will i get this back at the end of the year?
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Legally marry and not inform anyone - official or family
Can you legally get married in the UK and not tell anyone? By anyone - I mean ANYONE, family, friends, employers, the state, 'official' people. I know you're wondering why. The main reason being that we don't want anyone to know as it would cause a lot of family problems, arguments etc (we're not cousins by the way!) But I…
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Getting married in an independent church
Hi, Me and my partner are in the very early stages of planning our wedding. We’ve decided to get married at my partners mums church. We don’t attend very often ourselves, but my partners mum goes to the Sunday service every week, it’s the church my partner was taken to as a child and the minister is a close family friend,…
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Mesher order
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Loneliness
I don't have a partner or children. I live 250 miles from my nearest family, work from home so find it difficult to make friends with work colleagues who often live equally far away. Working from home I sometimes don't leave the house much, so I don't see people in general. I find it hard to make friends & don't have a…
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Direct debits after name change
Hello, I’ve recently changed my name at the bank to my married name and I’m completely confused on if my existing outgoing direct debits will remain fine? Do I need to frantically call around and try and update my details or will my maiden name be fine if all other details have remained the same - sort code and account…
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Sheriff court executor letter
Hi, my mum has passed away and I am her only surviving child. Having spoken to a clerk in the sheriff court office I believe I need to draft a letter to the court to be appointed as an executor of her estate. Does anyone have any advice on the wording as I fear it will need to be in legal speak which can be very specific…
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