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child support when first child goes to university.
Has any one got any advice on maintenance payments/child support when a first child goes to university? I have three children, two from first relationship. I have paid child support without a legal agreement using CSA calculator as a guide. I always have paid over the advised level so have never needed to go down legal…
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Nursery costs more than a lot of people earn net of tax & tax credits
There's no point both parents working and using a nursery if nursery costs exceed what one parent makes per hour net - even if one parent isnt at their PAYE or NI thresholds the couple will probably be above the tax credit threshold and thus subject to a 41% withdrawal of benefits on anything earned
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What's best for my kids?
Evening all! I am hoping that you may be able to help me with my conundrum?! To set the scene: •I am a 39 yr old self-employed consultant earning £400 p/d c.£85k p/a •I am married with 3 kids under 9yrs old •I have no debts •I have £10k in an ISA •I own my family home outright: value c.£360k •I own a 50% share in a 2 bed…
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what to do on a cold winter day
I am looking after the kids today and need to find something we can do together. I'm feeling kind of low as I'm not getting on with my ex-partner and the kids are currently just playing in the living room together with the TV on. They are 5 and 2. I'm lacking motivation and feel bad that I'm not interacting with them.
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Child maintenance calculator
Hello, I have started talking to a Family solicitor as my gf is not willing to negotiate on the sale of the property... One of the other topic is the child maintenance, I am trying to use the Government website and it is asking me to use my weekly gross income before tax and National Insurance but after pension…
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Reasonable Expenses
My son was 17 years old when he became a daddy. He was never in a relationship with the mum. He is now 21, has a decent but not well paid job, he looks after his son at least 2 full days and nights a week and takes him on holiday for at least 2 weeks every year and occasionally to a friends' caravan. This is over and above…
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Reasonable Expenses
My son was 17 years old when he became a daddy. He was never in a relationship with the mum. He is now 21, has a decent but not well paid job, he looks after his son at least 2 full days and nights a week and takes him on holiday for at least 2 weeks every year and occasionally to a friends' caravan. This is over and above…
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Paternity leave - what do you think?
Today Labour has said that if they win the next election, their government would double paternity leave from two weeks to four. They also said they'd increase paternity pay to £260 a week. What do you think of this move from Labour? Do you think it is well overdue for dads? Or are you happy to let your partner take the…
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Separation, informal, what should I get in writing?
Myself and my wife of 5 yrs, together 17, are separating. We have 3 kids, 2 primary school, one just started secondary. Neither of us can afford to buy the other out of the mortgage, but we have done sums and with family credit for her, we can just afford for me to rent locally (this is essential to us). I earn more, but…
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Financial Query
Hi All, Myself and my ex partner separated in 2006, we agreed (not via the courts) but through a solicitor that I would pay support direct to my ex for my 2 children (subject to CSA regulations) until the youngest left full time education. The CSA guidelines at the time stated that I would pay 20% of my net income each…
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financial issues when splitting up
Hi all I'm in the early stages of planning to leave my wife and move out of the family home. I have a few questions I'd appreciate help with. some of our financial affairs are in my name only - obviously our joint accounts get split down the middle. I have approx £2.5k savings in my name only, and £4k credit card debt -…
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Divorced but need financial settlement.
I have been separated from my ex wife for 2 years now and divorced for 3 months. Although we are divorced, we do not have a financial settlement in place and this is something I now need to do so I can sort out my own finances and hopefully buy my own place eventually. The only Asset we have is the marital home which she…
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Food & board dilemma with 19yrs old son
This is my fist post on the forum and I hope I am posting in the right place. I'd like to hear how others might handle this situation please. I live with my 19 yr old son who is an apprentice and has a well paid Saturday job, earning close to £1000 pm. He has never paid me money for food and board. Initially, I gave him a…
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Contact stopped unreasonably
Hi, The summary is I am trying to find the quickest way to get Contact restored. My son is nearly 13. I separated from his mother when he was nearly 2. I have parental responsibility. I have seen him regularly (at least every other weekend plus some holidays) for those 11 years. I have always paid child support, initially…
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Request judge for retrievel text records on grounds for divorce
Is it possible and how would I go about retrieving records of old texts from a pay as you go Orange mobile on grounds for adultery and divorce ? I read one can request from a judge. These records are retrievable..yes,as GSCQ has them all already. Thanks :sad:
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50 birthday ideas
For a man. Any ideas cheap and cheerful?
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Equity split..... am i being reasonable??
Me and ex split leaving 2 kids and a house. I've moved out and let them stay in the mortgaged house. I believe the equity of the house should be a 50/50 split from date we separated. Any equity from then on is hers. I've said I'll wait for the ex to decide when she wants to buy me out or when to kids are both 18.…
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Child Maintenance Query
Me and my ex separated in April and I've since moved out and now living alone. I have the kids two nights a week and sometimes during daytime randomly before I go to work. She has since met someone else and he has been staying round the house with her near enough every night. I'm a self employed taxi driver full time and…
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Relationship breakdown
My partner has left with my son & moved into her parents. I offered to sell the house & half any profit but she said she was happy for me to keep the house if I could afford it. I have a daughter from an earlier relationship who stays every weekend so ideally keeping the house on would be great if I can afford it. As I…
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Divorce and pension question
Hi, not sure whether this should be in the pension section but it is related to a divorce many years ago? When I divorced my first wife, it was before the days of pension splitting however the court order did provide her with 1/6th of any 'maximum' lump sum. When the rules of my company pension changed making it possible…