We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

MoneySaving dads

A place for dads with kids of all ages to discuss parent MoneySaving matters.

Molestation order questions
Hi, 4 days of trying to ring CAB, searching the net, cant afford solicitor, thought I'd ask here. To cut along story short. 3 weeks ago I decided to let the dust settle with my soon to be ex wife on trying to see my kids. Since the new bf came along she was cancelling my days to see them, not sticking to the agreed pickup…
Who pays for costs relating to sale of family house, post decree absolute?
(MovingForwards thanks for your initial reply. However, I had got the details wrong and the situation is as follows) My cousin has now got his decree absolute & the family house is being sold. No children involved. He is getting a small lump sum and his ex-wife is getting all what is left after house sale costs - all…
Never married, having issues with seeing my daughter
I separated from my ex about 3 years ago and there is a lot of animosity between her family and me. And this has resulted in a number of things that I have posted in different areas of this site, such as owing debt. My money situation has not been particularly great and I am working on that side. One thing that is…
Possible Separation - Advice on Jointly Owned House
Hi, Me and my wife are having some serious trouble in our relationship and things have taken a nasty turn. I am just researching options in the event of seperation. One of the issues is that we have a jointly owned house/mortgage. My salary pays for the mortgage and direct debits, my wife's salary mostly goes on our credit…
divorced 8 years ago
when i divorced 8 years ago , my ex had not let me see my kids in over a year , i capitulated and let her have everything , house , land , every possession i had , just so i could gain access.At the time i was suffering depression and under a CPN .I have struggled financially for all these years . Is there anyway i can…
Advice requested - separating amicably but need deposit to buy new home
Hi, My wife and I are looking to separate. We are working through our options, and I was hoping to seek your advice. We have a joint mortgage on the family home, that only has 5 years of the mortgage to run. There is fortunately significant equity in the home (mortgage remaining £60k, house value £500k). We have two school…
Post-divorce mortgage question
Hi, Situation: Just divorced, one child (6). I rent a flat. All amicable. I pay amount we agreed prior to separation for child costs, bills, etc. Our plan was that in Dec 2020, when the council house deposit/discount becomes capital we own, my ex would buy me out. I would continue to support, she would stay in the house…
CMS and house equity
Just a little advice if possible. Background is that I have now been separated 5 years, divorced 2 years and am the paying parent for my 3 children. The child support is around £900 pcm and my ex and I had an amicable split so that she could maintain the family home and I was able to purchase another house to maintain…
Feeling Blackmailed
My son & his gf have split up and she has taken their 2 year old child many miles away a 5 hour drive from where they lived. He pays the rent in full for their home plus all the other expenses , she has now rented a house in her new place and has made him pay for that rent too ( until she gets on her feet !) 6 months…
Please help me regarding access to my son.
Hi all, I’m going through a situation I never thought I would find myself in and just when I think things can’t get any worse my ex puts the boot in. I have a 6 year old son with my ex of 7 years. We are both joint owners (mortgaged) on a property. I have had my suspicions for some months she had been seeing someone behind…
Thoughts on...
Fellow Dad's, been divorced 2.5 years and ex-wife has confirmed she is now in a new relationship that has become serious, she has already mentioned introducing our young son to the new partner. What are your thoughts on me meeting this person too? Personally, I have very little interest in meeting this other chap unless a…
Money Claim Online Court Letters
Looking for some advice please, I am looking to take my ex to court over a lot of money she owes me, and is refusing to pay. The only thing holding me back is I’m currently living with parents and want this to remain confidential. Has anyone had any experience of making a money claim online?....if so, have you received…
Urgent Advice: Ex keeps demanding more child money
I have been split with my ex for 4 months now and our daughter is 18 months old. I pay her £300 a month and we don't go through CSA. My job is £22K. It started at £200, but 2 months in she asked for £300 because she said she's struggling and I accepted. 2 months later, she is now demanding £450 a month or she'll block…
Looking for Help/Advice/Legal rights regarding not sending Child to Local School
Hi, This is my First post and an any help gratefully appreciated kind of post. Im 35 from Norfolk, with a wife and four children. the issue is with our 11 year old who is to be sent to Secondary School come September. He has an EHCP document for various reasons and we applied for an SEN school only to be refused as they…
Implications of Decree Absolute
My cousin's Consent Order has been approved by the Court. Should he wait for the family home to be sold (currently on the market) and he receives his 25% share *before* applying for Decree Absolute? His wife has given him the run-around for years with broken promises & threats, so is it best if he waits to until his 25% is…
Still paying mortgage & benefits
About 3+ months ago I left the family home. The agreement was we would keep the house in joint names and mortgage in joint names and she would pay it as was confident her benefits would cover it. In all the time since I moved out she has paid £0 towards bills despite her benefits being awarded. My kids have told me they’ve…
Seperated--Mortgage advice required
Hi all , I have been separated from my wife of 7 years for around 18 months. I left the marital home leaving her with everything, house , contents, car and so on . For the last 18 months I have been living with my parents during which time I have been paying half of the mortgage and making child maintenance payments…
Who pays for solicitor errors?
I'm helping my cousin with his input to the "Statement of Information" document needed to go with the Consent Order for his divorce. He sent the original completed document to his solicitor, who sent it on to his wife's solicitor. Those solicitors decided to retype the whole thing, but got my cousin's DOB & address wrong.…
Topcashback or 'Whatcashback'?
On 15th April my daughter passed her driving test and, amongst other money draining activities, I needed to arrange breakdown cover insurance for the Nissan Micra I had bought her. Whilst I was familiar with AA, RAC and Green Flag, my first port of call was MoneySavingExpert.com to check to see if there were any deals on…
Self employment records
Hi, I ceased being self employed in February 2010. Can anyone advise me how long I need to keep physical receipts/invoices etc. please? Just having a good sort-out!! Also, can I claim insurance excess from a rented property claim (£250) on my annual tax return? Many thanks in advance.

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

MoneySaving dads

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

MoneySaving dads

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free