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Non-molestation order: can I DIY?
Just wondered if anyone has been in the situation where they have needed to apply for a non-molestation order. I'm hoping that I can get legal aid to help with this, but if not, is it possible to do it all myself? I have another 30 days until the respondent's bail ends. Hopefully it will be extended, but I need to be…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I take legal action against my daughter?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... Four years ago I remortgaged my cottage to help my daughter buy a house, and since then she's been paying me back in monthly instalments. But after her recent wedding we fell out, and she's stopped repaying me. I'm not well and live on a low income, and have started to think…
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Tutor needed
Hello friends, I am a mum of three and want to find an affordable gcse maths tutor. My daughter really struggles with maths and I'm not a good teacher either. Maybe you have some recs who will not break my wallet and are experienced too
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Splitting money fairly
Hi, my husband and I are having disagreements about money. He is disabled and get PIP. I work full time and we get universal credits top up. He keeps his PIP but I pay for all the builds and food and outings and haircuts and clothing and everything! He is now saying he wants me to give me 300 a month for him from the…
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PLEASE HELP NEED ADVICE
My husband and I are at our wits end and need some advice. My DD unfortunately had a very hard time at school with bullying, had a long covid like illness which wasn't understood by pupils and teachers alike. Due to this she missed a lot of school which subsequently affected her school grades despite being a exemplary…
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Mending a zip
Can anybody suggest a cheap way of mending a zip on a good quality anorak please. the little tag bit you clip into the resident zip part at the bottom has broken. - one of the two tiny.prong/forks has snapped off.
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Lending money to Husband’s customer
Hi - I feel daft writing this but need to put it in black and white to try and get the emotion out of it. Husband works in retail; has been dealing with single lady (never married/no children/no siblings/wider family) who’s around 60, recently lost her mother and is vulnerable herself with anxiety and some mental health…
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Childcare voucher directory
I’m looking for a list of holiday camps etc which accept childcare vouchers but there doesn’t seem to be an easy way to search for them. Anyone know?
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Just wanting to do the best and causes fall outs.
15 year old son had a hard time at school we were fortunate enough to secure a bursary at a private school and despite it being a really big financial pressure it has been the best thing for him he is so much happier. He has 1 year left at school next year he is doing a lot better as school - but is no where near as…
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bra fitting / sizing
right how do i explain this i am a guy who has a large chest /(breasts) for a guy and i can benefit in wearing a bra i was last sized over a year a go in m and s the actual women with the tape measure was very good (she said that some men do wear sports bras ect) but i tried to get sized recently in boux (as i had got a…
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Convincing my partner to use cloth nappies
Hi, My partner and I are currently trying for a baby. My company doesn't pay any maternity pay so I'd qualify only for statutory maternity pay, which will significantly reduce our household income; I currently earn £28k and my partner around £37k. I'm doing my absolute best to save enough money to at least cover my share…
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Newyear resolution
Hey Guys, Happy newyear to all... Anyone have exciting newyear resolution? I have few in my mind, first is to save 30% of money from my salary each month. :) Second is not to waste food ,like maximum usage of food items in frigde before the expiry date. Third is to find some extra activities to be engaged with like gym,…
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Help with Maternity Leave/SMP
Hi! Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but hoping someone can offer some advice. I'm sorry if this is a bit long. I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant with my first child and planning to continue working up until Christmas, and potentially a few days after, to try and maximise the amount of time I can take off…
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Baby play pen
So LO is close to crawling so I though a play pen may be a good idea but that proce tag! I'm going to look at second hand but wondered if anyone knew of something else that works the same without the baby label that triples the price?
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Reducing cooking costs
Due to the rising costs of electricity, I'm looking at different ways to save on cooking for the family. My eldest and my husband will eat pretty much anything(!) but I am vegetarian and my youngest is very fussy, only liking certain chicken, pasta etc which the rest of us don't always eat. I've started cooking two roast…
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Anyone Else Not Having Turkey This Christmas?
The price of turkeys has been getting ridiculous these past few years and as there are only 3 of us and no other family within 500 miles we've been having turkey crowns for as long as I can remember. But this year we started using an oven style air fryer with shelves instead of a conventional oven to save on electricity.…
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Cancelling Gymophobics Membership
I am finding it very difficult to afford my Gymophobics membership. I have had to cut right back on monthly outgoings and one of the things I can no longer afford is my gym membership. I joined in June this year and signed up for twelve months but as it’s a contract I cannot break it. I have an option of suspending it…
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Can anyone help me find this dress ?
I'm looking for this dress for age 6 to 7 to replace a much loved outgrown one. It won't be in the shops as it is several years old. I've tried ebay and Facebook without any luck. Can anyone suggest where else I can try. I don't know where it was originally bought.
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Near a Lincolnshire Coop? junior member's scheme- free fruit
Not all Lincolnshire Co-op shops are in the county- some in Notts, Hull etc. Worth a look store finder: https://www.lincolnshire.coop/storefinder some marked on the map may not be food stores but travel agents etc! The junior Member's scheme not only gives birthday cards, offers on days out but also Free piece of fruit…
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Deciding how to split house equity after separation
Hi, myself and my partner have come to the decision to separate. We have been together for 20 years but not married, 3 school age children. We are trying to work out how to afford to live separately, would like to avoid solicitors etc if possible. I'd like to stay in the house but can't afford to buy him out. I could…
