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Parents of Uni students with min maintenance loan - parental contribution, which way to do it?
In Sept my youngest will be starting a degree course at a drama school (not a Uni). Tuition fees are paid through SFE and she will receive the min maintenance loan. We have an older one going into yr3 at Uni. As he also receives the min maintenance loan, what we've always done is pay his rent (his rent is inclusive of all…
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What is your experience having relationship with divorced man with kids?
I have been speaking to someone, I think we get on well, however, he has been divorced for 5 years and has two daughters under 10. I believe the mother lives in Germany now and he visits them as much as he can when he is able to travel, and Skypes the kids twice a week. I am a 33 year old who has never been married or had…
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Mother in law wants to put house in husbands name
Just that really. Joint with a sibling and she will live in it until she dies. She said it's to make it easier when she dies. No current health issues and she is in hr late 60s. However l am concerned about the implications of this as my husband hasn't given it a second thought. Any potential tax issues? What happens if…
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Divorce situation
New to this and trying for information before taking it further. Situation is this. After 23 years of marriage I was in the process of divorce proceedings. Covid made things longer than should be. Applied for decree nisi , granted Nov 2020. Tried sorting finances with ex. No joy, refuses to fill in consent order D81 unless…
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Ex moving house
Apparently my ex is moving house and hasn't said anything to me about it but surely I have a right to know purely for my children's sake, I obviously need to know where my children are and that they're safe, simply because I'm their dad, does anyone have any advice for me please??
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financial implications of paying rent/sharing living costs with elderly parent
Hope this is the right section to post this ... I've just bought a house with a 1 bed annexe (attached) with the plan to live together with my mum who is late 70s. She's 100% independent at the moment though there are signs that she might need more support for daily living within a few years. Already she needs me to help…
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Let Down By Nursing Home - What can I do?
My Father was admitted to a nursing home for palliative care, after he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and we were told we could not have him home due to the unpredictable nature of his illness. I had been his carer throughout his illness up to this point. Unfortunately he passed away just 15 days after being…
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Student Finance when you have more than one child at University
Hi, I Have two children currently at University with another starting next year. Last year I was unemployed so was able to get full support. However, I am now employed and confident that when means tested we will only qualify for the minimum amount. There doesn't seem to be consideration that I have to support two/three…
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Should I supplement my child maintenance with payments for kids clubs & societies?
My ex recently sent me an unsubtle message stated she is paying over £150 a month for the assorted clubs our kids attend. She was an abusive and controlling partner who ran up debts of thousands including bullying me into an unaffordable mortgage and left me to crawl away with a debt of £30K+ four years ago. She bought me…
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Power of Attorney
My partner and I formed a Civil Partnership some years ago. He is not in great health and I have looked after him since a stroke in 2000. We each have bank accounts with the other as a joint signatory. Do I need to have a POW? He is quite frail and I do worry about what problems I may face should the inevitable happen.…
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maternity advice? NHS
Hi,1. My gf works for NHS, the baby is due in OCT 19. They have said she has to work until End of Augest, then take 4 weeks sick off to get September off, is this right? I thought you by law had to have 2 months off before due date.2. No paper or information has been given to her, what information can she request to see or…
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What qualities do women want/value in a relationship?
In my life at least, a bit like moneysaving :D , no one seems to teach you how to make a relationship work. So I was wondering if any women might be willing to share what they want/value in a relationship. The idea being that if you know what is important in a relationship, then you can focus on the right things to aim to…
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Putting a charge on a property you are due to inherit a share of
Hi, I wondered if anyone can give me some advise please; My father died in 2018 and left a 50% share of his property to me and my brother, which will come to us once our stepmother either sells or passes away.(The other half to step brother & sister) Family relationship is good (at the moment) but should we (can we)…
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Clean Break Order
Hi, hoping someone who has either done a clean break order or who has legal experience can tell me what type of information is gathered to draw up a clean break order please? Is it a full financial list like you complete for a consent order (D81) or is it more of a statement of the agreement both parties voluntarily wish…
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Charging my daughter and boyfriend rent?
Can someone please help me? My daughter who’s 20 is signed off with bad anxiety therefore is not working. Her boyfriend moved in a year ago, they both pay £100 each month. They have all food and bills included and smoke a lot of cannabis between them. I struggle to feed my 14 year old son yet they buy the newest games…
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Dementia care (home Vs care home)
I'm currently a carer for my mother who has Dementia/Alzheimer's. She is still mobile and independent in the house but we have carers who visit daily (arranged via LA) and I manage her finances including payment for care costs by way of a deputyship. I'm stuck in a hard place at the moment in terms of future care…
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Who to talk to
Who do people talk to when they have problems, I can't talk to family or friends, feel really upset about the person I live with, it's constant problems, don't know how to get out of this situation, do I speak to a therapist, call samaritans, I don't know what to do
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Help if fleeing domestic abuse, Men & Women
Just saw this on another site, it's for Men and Women, please use it if you need too https://www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-welcomes-extension-of-rail-to-refuge-lifesaving-travel-scheme-for-domestic-abuse-survivors/?fbclid=IwAR0dFQLSTncjsJz7Rm1HeP8Cq3wHN8QHEn187_Jl3RHneJkLdDX2AoV3he8
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What am I entitled to?
Hi, My Dad recently passed away unexpectedly recently, which has been a massive shock to us all. He didn't leave a will however i am sure his company had life assurance and other things. Me and my stepmum are being civil with each other however we have not got on the best of terms over the years however despite this i was…
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Living together who pays what
Hi folks, just looking for advice here, so nearly 8 years ago I relocated to be with partner, rented a property for 6 months which I paid for. Since then my partner asked me to live with him, he owns his home. Also at the time I had a extremely good job which I worked away at and a great income. Its been nearly 8 years we…
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