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Washing Detergents - What's Your Style? 2022 Version
Ran something like this a few years back. Would be interesting to see any changes (yes, I fully appreciate the same people may / may not vote again). Pick the option that is CLOSEST to your situation. I appreciate some will change depending on what's on offer so choose what you use most of, what you have this week or don't…
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In home elderly care - how does it work and who pays?
Elderly Dad has had a few hospital visits recently. Health-wise hes OK for his age (87) but hes getting on a bit now. In the past, hes had stair lift, bathroom etc fitted by social services. They've now given him 6 weeks of in-home care. Im guessing this is standard? What happens after that? Am I right its means tested? I…
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Trying to book wedding at New York City Hall
Our daughter and her OH want to get married in October at
Manhattan City Hall. The booking website for Project Cupid (honestly!) shows no appointments available for
any date at all. Does anyone have experience of how the system works and how
far ahead you can book?
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Moving employer and childcare vouchers
So I'm going to be moving employer and I'm currently on the childcare vouchers. I know I have to leave the scheme. The benefit is slightly better with vouchers but ce la vie. My question is this. I've built up over 3k in childcare vouchers due to them being paid during my mat leave. I know I can still use them once I leave…
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Box 27 on IHT400 - "Are you including on this form all assets specifically referred to in the will?"
I'm struggling to work out whether to answer this question yes or no, and the UHT400 Guidance Notes don't help... If you answer "No" to this question you are directed to enter details of "Items referred to in the will and not included on this form" - in a table (Box 28) which seems to cater for "Items given away as…
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Leaving a group
I’m in a group with some of my relatives, I don’t like it and want to leave because I don’t really get involed feel like a outsider and almost every time I say something people will take the mick, so I don’t feel like saying anything. Or randomly just bring my name into things for a joke. My mum is get really angry when I…
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Does your decree absolute look the part?
Apologies, this might be a silly thing to worry about.I requested a copy of my recent decree absolute from the family court during the pandemic, by email, as directed by gov.uk. The court returned an email attachment that's genuine, I know, but not very 'official' looking. It's a pdf of a photocopy scan which doesn't…
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Who can be a certificate provider for an LPA?
OK - this has been left almost too late but I'm hoping to remedy the situation. I've been intending to help my MiL put an LPA for health in place for a few years now. And of course life is always too busy isn't it? So yesterday was extra busy as we had an ambulance out twice for her. The first time the chaps attending were…
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what is possible at a care home?
trying to organise my thoughts to help out with what might be possible to get my aged MiL out of hospital....please redirect me if needed. so she's currently in a small community hospital a bit of a distance from us - a visit takes an afternoon which is driving there and back and about 20 - 30 minutes sitting chatting or…
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Can a Will be part typed and part hand written
I've looked on the net and can't find the info for this. I'm aware of the signatures required. I want to add a couple of lines before getting it signed tomorrow The printer has stopped working so I'm happy to add a bit NB: The will is 50/50% between our 2 children. One of them is married and we want to ensure the wife does…
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Starting a family and work
My partner and I have
started trying for our first child very recently. I'm
also bored with work, and I have been for a year or so. I feel like I’m in a role with little
prospects. I don’t like my manager who I
rarely see. Am I overthinking this? Part of me is thinking I am setting up roadblocks to avoid change?
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Solicitor performance
Hi, Currently going through the divorce process but an getting increasingly frustrated with my solicitor and thinking of finding another one. The divorce petition has been submitted and Form E's exchanged. Would another solicitor take on a client this far through the process? TIA
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Always believed i was adopted or similar. Please help me understand dna
Hi I always felt different to my family but had a terrible childhood so assumed it was just wishful thinking. I recently had a dna test done of myself, mother and brother These are the results. Awaiting maternal email. So he isn't my full brother? But is he half? Is my mother my mother going by this? I've asked the company…
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No blame divorce costs
Hi, looking at doing a no blame divorce. I believe it’s £593 to start the application but if after the 20 week period you do decide not to get divorced is that money gone? Thanks.
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Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney directly with OPG - easy?
Has anyone paid £82 and registered with OPG directly thus saving a considerable amount of money by not using solicitors, legal experts and so on? If so, did you find the process straightforward/how easy was it?
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First steps after separation
Wondering if anyone can help, a family member has had her husband walk out on her after 25+ years of marriage. He has left to live with another woman. What are the first steps she should take. There are no dependant children at home, but she doesn't have a job so no source of income, at the moment he pays for everything…
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Should I charge my son keep?
Looking for opinions on my current situation. My son and his girlfriend - 19 years old and their 2 year old baby live with me. Me and my husband both work full time and have two other children aged 10 and 11. My son and his little family moved back in with me a few months ago after struggling to afford their rented home…
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Divorce after 35yrs Finacial settlement and existing equity release loan
We got divorced after 35 yrs ,last Yr. We are currently going through financial remedy Matrimonial home was paid for by me in full .but somehow I never ended up on the deeds. Key points 1) I stupidly was co Vincent by spouse to transfer my equity in matrimonial home to spouse during marriage but after separation as I was…
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Financial Clean Break
Hi, I’m hoping this is in the right place. Apologies if not. I was married for 12 years, which ended in 2017, officially divorced end of 2018. We have 4 children together (now 16,13,11,10). My ex husband didn’t want a financial clean break and I didn’t have anything worth fighting for! I re-married Dec 2019. My Gran passed…
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Saving for Children's education
Hi All, Not sure if this is the best place to post but may as well start somewhere! Our mortgage will shortly be paid of and rather than going nuts and spend a bit more on family luxuries I'm thinking it may be more prudent to start thinking of saving for kids futures. At the moment both myself and OH are earning £40k+…
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