-
Real Dad Dead - Am I meant to be Sad?
Found out my read Dad died today, well he died in 09, i found out today. Its all a bit strange and Im not sure what i should feel. Im early 50s. My real Dad buggered off before i was born, and we've had no contact at all since. All these years Ive strongly felt why should i ever reach out, he was the one that left etc.…
-
Divorce - Advice with finances please
Hi all, thank you in advance for any help. I've long followed MSE and hopefully I'm posting this in the right place. Currently going through separation & divorce with the wife/soon to be ex-wife. We have two primary school aged children and are keen to keep things amicable which has worked for the most part. The only real…
-
Child support / Maintenance
Can CSA payments be negotiated - am about to get divorced and with a new mortgage, utility bills, council tax etc and CSA payments on top I will have about £150 a month to fed myself etc. Am also wanting to keep paying for the boy's clubs that they attend. I have 3 boys that will be living with their mum in the family…
-
Ex and Debt
Hi all, I’m hoping I’m posting this in the right place. Just before my ex ended it she asked if I could get a loan for her to pay her CC off this would be the 3rd time I had paid stuff off for her but being in Love I just extended the loan. 2 weeks later she ended it a few months later I found she had go a loan herself…
-
At Breaking Point - Help to decide on settlement, please!!
Good evening, I have been encouraging a divorce out of my ex husband since 2017. Finally we have had some mediation meetings to discuss how to split the value of the house. Long story short - on paper he is entitled to very 'little' of the value of the house - I won't go into details. but this is a fact and has been agreed…
-
Matrimonial finances legal aid solicitor
Hi I desperately need a solicitor that accepts legal aid for divorce finances. I have legal aid but am struggling to find a solicitor that accepts it. The solicitor can be anywhere in England. I would be grateful for any recommendations.
-
Depravation of assets
Help ! Please no opinions - I just need advice from anyone who knows what they’re talking about Sister in a care home with dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s court of protection going through with the state as deputy a close family member (only daughter)has received £16k from mum for mums house improvements (bathroom, updated…
-
Divorce – Stay of proceedings
A female friend - not me honestly I am a widower! – has had
divorce proceedings initiated by her husband. A Conditional Order has been
granted and he can apply for a Final Order in January. The husband in his fifties is quite well off and has a good inflation
linked public pension scheme; They have two school age children.…
-
Bad situation - need to divorce/unwell unable to work
I broke my neck last year and it took the NHS ten months to find out. Then tell me it isn't an issue. I have been diagnosed with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder). Also been diagnosed with craniocervical instability abroad. My husband wouldn't remortgage house to help me. Infact he has been verbally/physically…
-
Could it escalate?
Someone said I work in software (which I dont) That person who heard it say do I work in software. I've never said, stated or written in any message I work in software. They said 'i thought you did.' If they go to action fraud or the police saying I do, I heard this, then the burden of proof is on then
-
If my grandma would have to go into a care home?
This is more of a planning for the future financially kind of post; Long story building up to this, but after realising earlier this year that my 76 year old grandma's mobility was getting worse, and her dementia diagnosis in April, myself and my girlfriend moved in with her in May. We've had an incline for a couple of…
-
Any way I can convince my principled wife to stop giving away £500 a month?
I live with her, know her more than anyone so don't think there is a way but need a place to vent. Context We pay a mortgage and live with our two children. Despite having good salaries and living somewhat below our means, money can get a little tight if we're not careful. Nursery fees and other cost for our ADHD and…
-
Concerned about young child, what to do
I'm going to keep this as brief as I can because I do not want to risk identifying anyone but would appreciate others thoughts on this.Our neighbour has a young child, approx 3 years old and I have been concerned about some of the noise that I have heard coming from the property. The child screams and screams, sometimes…
-
Care home costs cap delayed
Just putting this here for those who might have missed it amongst everything else going on in the autumn statement as I know it's been mentioned in here a few times. Chancellor delays social care cap | Money Marketing
-
Caring for mum after surgery creative storage solutions
Hi, My lovely mum is having heart surgery soon and will be moving in with me not sure at this point if it will be permanently but a good chance. I've given her my large bedroom. We have a very comfy wall bed downstairs in living room but my biggest problem is clothes storage. I could put a chest of draws in our dining…
-
Spousal maintenace following amicable split of joint assets query
Hi everyone, hope you can help me with this question. Myself and my husband are getting divorced amicably and the house and savings account is in joint names and are being split in half. My question is - will he be liable for spousal support also or does this not apply when the assets are split as technically I can live of…
-
Finding the break up hard
So me and my partner was together 4+ years and i lived together 4+ years. She hasn’t actually said we are finished but shes said she needs space. She’s only stopped at home once or twice in the last 2 week as she’s been sleeping elsewhere. I’m finding it hard to move on as all her belongings is still in the house. I’m…
-
Don’t know where i stand
So me and my partner have been going through the wars together. She has stopped out 3/4 times in the last week at her mums and at work. The trust in the relationship has been broken one of the nights she said she was working and her car was at her mums when i did some driving around to check. Now I’ve asked her to take her…
-
Tax free childcare
Hi all, I’m a newbie to this forum and got inspired to join because I think our family has fallen into a loop hole and not a good one. My partner is finishing her PGCE to become a primary school teacher and I’m currently in full time employment. We have a 1 year old who goes to nursery 5 half days a week and his Nan looks…
-
Quickie Divorce company - Refund denial
Hi wondering who else here has had issues with getting a valid refund from Quickie Divorce. 3 months on and I’m still having to appeal. Noticed there are lots of complaints on their Google reviews too. i believe they are breaking the law in their refusal of a refund - I paid for a service and was never able to access it ,…
A place for mums with kids of all ages to discuss parent MoneySaving matters.
970 discussions
13.7K comments
Most recent: Removing long hair from carpet by Sapindus
Today at 6:44AM
A place for dads with kids of all ages to discuss parent MoneySaving matters.
Get MoneySaving help at the time of bereavement - discuss wills, inheritance tax, estate planning and more.
For MoneySaving questions about taking care of your cat, dog, parrot or other animal companion, including vet fees and pet insurance.