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Does forthcoming inheritance factor into divorce settlement?
A friend of mine is in the below situation so just wondering how this works..! Person A and person B are married but on the rocks, divorce looks inevitable at some point. Person A is inheriting half their mother’s house. If the divorce occurs before that will is actually executed, is that inheritance still considered by…
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Living with the monster
I wasn't really sure where to put this so please suggests a better place if required. I've been a largely secret gambler for nearly 15 years now. It coincides with the time that gambling became deregualted in the UK, and conveniently enough around the same time that i had a smart phone capable of loading online casinos.…
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Perjury
Sorry if in wrong place. I am writing for a friend. When perjury in affidavits are pointed out in court (which can be proved 100%) shouldn't these be investigated and not ignored. As in my friend's case this was completely ignored. Should these people not stand trial. I always believed it was such a serious offence. I have…
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Bought ex out, now wants furniture
So after a difficult road of buying my ex out which all completed last week, he has now said that he wants several items of furniture and will be picking them up when he picks up the rest of his things. Due to his working circumstances, I gave him permission to collect the remainder of his things at a later date - already…
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Staying with Family - Mattress Issue
Hello, We occasionally go down to visit my hubby’s brother’s family, and they always offer to let us stay. However, since they’ve moved house they have moved their old mattress to their spare bed. Unfortunately, I have noticed that the mattress causes me a bad back due to the dip in it. I have stayed a few times and not…
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Please help me work out my maternity net pay
I have just received my maternity pay gross breakdown from my employer (NHS) but I've really confused myself with trying to work out the net. I start maternity leave in 2 weeks. I am mid point band 7, working full time. I tried putting each monthly payment into an after tax calculator but I don't think that's accurate as…
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Question on gifts / inheritance
Hello, I would like to know what people's experience is of how inheritances and gifts received over the course of a marriage have been split in their settlement. Example A) the house has been bought 50% with an inheritance received by one partner. Am I correct in saying that as the house is in both names then the funds…
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Spousal visa waiting time?
My friend T - a British citizen by birth, married a chap (O) from an EU country 20 years ago. They both lived and worked here, owned a house together, until work took them to the other side of the world, where they lived for 11 years. Now retired, they want to move back to the UK to be near friends and family, but because…
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General power of attorney queries.
Good morning. I am looking to set up a general power of attorney, so that my
partner can sell my home on my behalf and then also buy a new property, which we will both own. This
is due to my work circumstances, which will involve me being uncontactable for up
to 6 month. I am just trying to get as much information as…
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Wife Spending Too Much. Can I Protect My Savings?
Despite my wife earning more than me she cannot save. Spending is usually on superficial depreciating assets such as big car, designer clothes, and makeup. This can account for well over half her income in any given month. Due to living frugally myself I can save half of my income. How can I continue to save without…
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advice on communicating with partner about bills increase
I am really struggling to communicate with my partner about all the price hikes & the need for him to contribute more towards the bills. He has been living in my house for nearly 2 years now and my initial lodging costs were calculated way before everything went up. We are very different when it comes to finances and as…
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COVID cancel plans with friends
For over a week there’s a religious festival, end of sept/oct called garba, anyway my friend who’s moved to a different city wants to go every year for each day it’s on in eveing. The reason he wants to go is because he can approach girls, and see same girls everyday, so easier. I promise him I will go with him, this year…
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Helping elderly parents move house - is this proposal workable?
Both my parents are now in their early 80s They’ve lived in the same modest semi-detached house all
their married life. It’s served their needs but my mum is now struggling with
the stairs, and the garden, whist not huge, slopes severely downwards from the
house and is surrounded by excessive trees and vegetation which my…
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Entitlements for single-parent immediately after split
Advice from the hive mind needed please for a close family member who's thinking of leaving their husband. Current situation: - Two children aged 1 & 3; - Husband is a higher earner, such that the eldest only qualifies for 15 hrs free childcare; - Currently in rented accommodation as a couple (she has left their home and…
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Will and LPA for Uncle with mental health problems. (And DIY'ing LPA instead of using a solicitor?)
Hi My uncle has asked for my help in finding how best to go about making a Will and organising a LPoA . He has mental health issues and I wasn't sure whether this adds complications to the Will? Does it have to be verified somehow that he was in a clear state of mind at the time of writing it? I was wondering if anyone has…
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Luton / Dunstable Area - any recommendations for solicitor to do Will and Lasting Power of Attorney?
Hi I'm helping my uncle with the above, but I don't live in the same area. I'm now starting to have a look online for firms with good reviews, but in the meantime I wondered if anyone here from the area could recommend any good solicitors to use (or equally any bad ones to avoid!). Many thanks
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Who takes charge of family events?
Good afternoon fellow earth dwellers In your household, who takes charge in ensuring people get Birthday cards/presents etc - ie for your side of the family and your OH's?
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Regret dating event
I went to a dating event, where you just mingle with others I’ve been two a few others recently and it’s rare for me to find someone I want to get number I talk to somone, but should have got her number and didn’t because She looked much better then me, seemed popular, (even though was down to earth)has her own property,…
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Ex-husband stealing and opening sister's mail
Please help with any advice here as it will be greatly appreciated. My sister has been separated from her ex-husband for the last 11months as they separated in September 2021. She moved out that same month and the house sold (funds held in trust by solicitors). She has now discovered that her ex-husband put a mail…
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Getting Married when on holiday in Florida…
We are off on holiday to Florida next year and have seen you can get married in Florida at the courthouse. We are having a once in lifetime holiday with the children and wondered if anyone else has done this? We think the cost with be around $200 and don’t need any witnesses? Certainly be unique and one off and won’t…
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