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Home ownership and marriage
I've been married 27 years and started to feel guilty about something I should have sorted out decades ago. I owned a house in my own name before I was married. Through inertia I left it that way when I married, and even when we moved house 26 years ago everything was left in my name on the new house. The mortgage is now…
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Fathers Day - am I being unreasonable?
OK, I'll try to keep this short....... My partner discovered religion about 3 years ago (after previously being quite anti) She talked me into going with her a few times, but my feelings remain the same, so after quite a bit of arguing (and a resultant quite rough patch) we both accepted the others viewpoint, so she goes…
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[HoC News] Support for young fathers debate: 5 July 2.30pm
Note - This is an alert for upcoming business inside the Chamber of the House of Commons. It is posted here as it is hoped to be of interest to MSE'ers. We encourage discussion and comments concerning the topic or content of the debate. The debate will be streamed live on Parliament.tv Player (Silverlight or Windows Media…
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[HoC News] Support for young fathers debate: 5 July 2.30pm
DOT has posted up information regarding the debate on support for young fathers which will take place on Friday 5th July. We wanted to alert users of the Moneysaving Dads board to this as it may be of interest. Please see our board for more information: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4686973 The House of…
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Gifting etc Clarification
I am not entirely clear about the interrelationship between planning for Inheritance Tax purposes, and trying to alleviate the 'going into care' black hole. I understand if I gift money to my children it will not count for IHT purposes if it is done more than seven years before I die; but does this count as 'wilfully…
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hesitant in mortgage transfer
Hi Members, I am in a dilemma, I currently have a joint mortgage with my wife and have had the mortgage for 15 yrs. last year our marriage was going through some difficulties and we separated for 6 months but now back together living in the same house, I started my own business in march this yr. and have looked at…
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Buying out in Divorce
Hope someone can shed some light on this situation! If a woman is buying the man out (in a divorce settlement) should the man be expected to pay half her costs of doing this? She wants him to pay for a survey (house was originally surveyed when they bought together) and all fees associated with her buying him out. Surely…
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Court Costs
Can someone advise please. If you go to court to fight out finances in a Divorce Settlement, does the losing party have to pay the others costs Solicitors are acting for both parties but this issue has just occured to me. What are the rules on these "Costs" and does the "loser" have to pay these on top of their own legal…
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Obem
One Born Every Minute. Is it just me who has to listen to a running commentary from my OH about what's happening at what stage and how the lady is feeling at that current time :undecided ? Haha.
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Wife and her mother
Dudes, how much time does your wife spend with her mum? My wife sees her mum pretty much daily, its almost like shes the only person she sees. I wonder sometimes if im just here to provide a roof as she cant be at her mums 24/7 Or is this pretty normal?
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Decree Absolute
Can a solicitor withold a Decree Absolute due to an o/s account ? My bill was twice the original estimate and I am paying in installments but can not get the Absolute certificate released until settled.
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Family Board Game suggestions
Hi, I'm going to buy the family a board game for Christmas to get us all together rather than sitting in front of the TV. Any recommendations? We have five children, ages 8 to 11, 4 girls and a boy. What do you reckon they might all enjoy, tough one I know! Thanks for any ideas.
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Wife has left. What should I be paying for?
I hope I have this in the right area. Apologies if not. I am asking for help on behalf of a family member. Any advice appreciated please. My brother-in-laws wife has left him. She has taken their 11 year old son, bur he will stay with his Dad 3 nights a week. They have a joint mortgage on the property that my…
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10 threads in 2.5 weeks?
Wow, this board is amazing :rotfl:
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Change of circumstances
Hi all, I need some advice regarding CSA. I currently pay CSA for two kids from my previous marriage. I remarried a few year ago and now my wife is expecting our new baby. The question is do I need to inform CSA that I have another child living with me (once it's born obviously)? Some CSA leaflets only say you need to…
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McDonalds - how to get a Big Mac (Mally Mac) at McDonalds for £1.20 to £1.50
I have 4 children and as they are growing and times are tough a trip to McDonalds is a rare treat as they are no longer satisfied with a Happy Meal, my eldest actually wants 2 burgers these days!! A full meal for five can cost in excess of £20, but I have a way to eat cheaper and fresher... It is a little known (but…
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FAT Loss
well its the time of year for all those silly New Year Resolutions, but im fat and need to loose a good few stone, any to the money saving point, my wife wants to start weight watchers, and im happy to do it along side her, but don't want to pay £5 a week for it, I know I can get a free voucher to join and first meeting…
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Finances before divorce- How Far back
Hi All A question on behalf of a work colleague who is going through an emotional time with separation from his wife.... and kids. They are separated, kids and wife living in rented house, he is still in his house, mortgaged. She has applied and is getting CSA maintenance, however he is asking if she files for divorce how…
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Free Outdoor Activity - Geo caching
Iv just started something called Geo-caching http://www.geocaching.com/ It is a free real-world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS. There hidden all over, Im sure you will be surprised at how close there to where you live...... Its great to do with…
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What is tradition to buy wife after giving birth?
Hi Guys, After some help. My wife and I are expecting our first baby at the end of March which we are very excited about. I want to buy my wife something after she has had bump, and I think I remember reading somewhere that is is tradition to get something specific??... I think it could have been an eternity ring but I am…
