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How to thank fiance
In my past I wasn't in the best place, I was in a very abusive relationship. Me and my ex got in to debt and he left me to it. I was burdened with all these bills. He used to inject me with drugs (There was no choice here it was either get drugged or get beaten up), I had so many broken bones and no money, I got out and…
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Manchester United football kit
My grandson is size 13-14, he’d like a Manchester United football kit for Christmas (sorry to use the c word!). Are they the same price everywhere? I’ve never bought a football kit before.
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Soon to be ex-wife and future property
Hi, I'm currently going through the divorce process, which has taken much longer than hoped due to my ex partner taking her time responding at each step and the court losing some paperwork early on which took a few months to resolve. I'm hoping the decree nisi should go through in about 6 weeks and a clean break order has…
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Cohabitation and separation
Hi can anyone who’s separated from a partner and have property together shed some light on how that property is split? ESP in Scottish family law The situation is as follows: non married for 8 years, kids involved: bought a house for 248k now worth 300k, him 10k deposit me 65k dep, paid mortgage for 28months 8906k each: my…
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Cohabitation Agreement Required?
I currently own my own house with a mortgage with a lot of equity. I have previously been through a divorce and I am now seeing someone new. We have discussed moving in to my house together but I don’t want to end up putting my house at risk if we breakup in the future. Is it worth getting a legal agreement setup ? Would…
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LPA - discount / remission based on income question
Hello, I am getting LPAs done for my parents (both health and finance) and I can see that my Mum can apply for a 50% discount given her income is less than £12k. She receives dividends and interest and is receiving state pension (started this year) and also will be starting a part time job soon. All her income in total…
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How did having a child impact your marriage/relationship?
So I was reading an interesting article today which stated that 67% of new parents (1 year old or less) become dissatisfied with their relationship after having a baby. They tend to argue 40% more than before. What changes did you find after having your first child in terms of your relationship with other half? Did you see…
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Opinions please on school refusing to return deposit
Hi All, My son failed to get into 6th form because he didn't get high enough grades , he was only on foundation papers so he couldn't get the grades to make it into 6th form anyway . We as parents were not made aware of this, we were surprised he seemed to want to go to 6th form as he was more a C student but the school…
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Can I buy a new vehicle while going through the divorce process?
Hello, I'm looking to buy a new EV vehicle and probably this may cost around £40-55K for the new vehicle. I'm not sure which option I'll choose - personal loan, PCP, Personal Contract Hire, but I can pay £5K-£10K as a deposit and get my monthly instalment to £500/600 for 4-5 years. I'm not looking to buy petrol or diesel…
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CHC Funding for Sick Elderly Parent - Help/Advice Needed.
My Mam was in hospital for a couple of weeks after having issues with breathing. She has terminal lung cancer. After a while they said there wasn't anything more they could do, and sent her home with a oxygen concentrator machine in place along with a care package and district nurses coming out to drain her lungs 3 times a…
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Breakdown in Communication
Hi all, Long time lurker looking for some advice. My husband's ex-wife has become impossible to communicate with regarding their daughter who is now 13. They split up after 1.5years of marriage (daughter was 2) after his ex-wife had an affair. Ex-wife has a son but has no relationship with her son's dad, neither does the…
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separation and house selling help
ill try and break down the key facts, if i miss anything i apologize married for 3 years ( not divorced yet ) bought the house before we got married mortgage and deeds in her name alone we have one child we live in wales shes living with parents, and ive found my own place I have just found out that she has put the house…
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Prevent wife from selling matrimonial assets
Hopefully someone can help first time poster please be kind we are getting divorced, it will not be amicable. My wife owns 2 rental properties which are a good part of the household income. I do realise that I can’t receive any rent from them, but I’m apprehensive that ensue may try to sell them before the money side of…
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Setting up LPA for relative with Parkinson's
My Brother in law has been struggling with Parkinson's for the last few years and now wishes to set up an LPA, unfortunately his mobility is not good nor is his speech, you really have to concentrate and listen hard. Is it possible to arrange for a solicitor to visit him to set up these LPA's, he lives in Honiton. Or what…
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Husband who recently suggested divorce has backtracked but wants to see financial advisor
Long story but recently husband has wanted a divorce. He's said my son and I can keep the house and he'll rent a flat, which I don't think is fair, as he's pumped a lot into the property we're in. Reconciliation, but he's saying he wants to see a financial advisor at the end of this month, and wants to know how much I…
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Moved: Home Buying Solicitors letter stating equity query = ANY IDEAS
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Live-in doesn't think he should contribute to the bills
My boyfriend owns his own flat. I sold my flat 6 months ago, and I'm due to complete on my new place next week (fingers crossed). We lived together previously and plan to again, but something he's just said is bothering me. He's planning to rent his flat when we move back in together, but hasn't set any of the wheels in…
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What was your biggest misconception about money when you were a child?
The Social team posed this question on Twitter a while back after we debated it at MSE HQ. One of my colleagues used to believe that any price ending with 99p was cheap, and another thought ATMs were just magic free money machines. What about you, Forumites? What was your biggest misconception about money when you were a…
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IHT 403 - Gifts and expenditure table
Hi, My mother passed away recently and I'm working my way through the HMRC forms and have now reached the Gifts section of IHT403. I've checked through posts and cannot find the exact answers to my queries so would appreciate some help. I can complete the income section fine . It is the expenditure section that is not so…
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Divorce - Financial Settlement
I'd be grateful for a bit of help and advice please. THE SCENE. I left my wife just over 2 years ago, and immediately entered a new relationship. Since separating my wife has continued to live in the marital house. The house is in joint names, there is no mortgage, it's fully paid for. There are no financial debts, and our…
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