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numnum

Divorce and house

This is just out of curiosity. My dads wife has filed for divorce and all finances, house sales and everything have been blocked till an agreement is come to We were just speaking about it on the...

tigwig

Is there anything else my friend could do?

This is quite long winded but I met up with an old school friend last night who has split up with her boyfriend over a year ago. They bought a house and mortgaged it together. He ran off with another...

tigwig

Smoking in work van.

My husband (who is the only non smoker out of all his colleagues) either drives or gets picked up in a work van. His boss is often in the same van and him and all the others smoke constantly all the...

joko

what is the fastest time you can get a passport?

if you needed to leave the country unexpectedly and urgently, how soon could that be done? thanks...

milly143

Waiting Times for Trials

When someone is charged with lets say murder, why is there such a long time between being charged and the trial beginning? Is it simply to allow enough time for prosecution and defence to gather...

SusanLisa

Employment Contract Update

I started my job 11 years ago and got a contract. Since then there has been a few changes which were agreed verbally including - My job title & tasks ( from Office Junior to Administrator ) My...

DavideMexia

suspension awaiting investigation

I work p/t at tesco 26th January 2011 i was called in the office and was explained that i was being suspended in full pay.The duty manager read the grievance note and after was given me the right to...

Segilla

Seller culpable?

I made a web purchase of item A. Manufacturer B suggested buying their ancillary eqpt C @ £70 - or another item from a among third parties. From among these other recommendations I bought D for...

zzxxee

manslaughter charge

If a 19 year old male was charged with manslaughter how long a sentance do you think he would get? His friend was being attacked he picked up a fire extinguisher to hit the guy attacking his mate,...

SamuelNFrost

Cash Loss - Why am I liable?!

Hello, I work for a restaurant in the UK that charges for till loses and claim that all loses over £1 have to be paid by the employer. Recently I was working a Saturday shift and signed onto My...

sandyRoe

Jury service. How cna I avoid this?

I know it's a public duty but it's something I'd rather not do. Any suggestions?

cris r

Rented property problem

My son rents his property. Over the christmas period the tennants went away. Although they left the heating low on a timer. they had a burst. my husband was called out and with the help of my other...

mina

statute law

hy i'm just after articles that discuss proposed changes to statute law. the articles should be from november cause the teacher said she wouldn't accept mate ones. thanks, i'm looking forward 4 your...

sairz

advice re selling my house please

I am about to put my house on the market and just wondered how we pay the solicitor when the sale goes through, do we have to pay up front or does the solicitor take thier fees out of the house sale...

theorganicgardener

Income tax / employment income legislation?

Hello, Is anyone familiar with income tax / employment income legislation? Does anyone know the Act of Parliament and section or sub section that states you are legally entitled to claim back income...

lleeoo

Neighbour building smaller bondary

Hi My neighbour lets out his property next door. Currently, there is a brick wall boundary (which is his) with brick piers and half fence panels which is falling to pieces. I'm informed by the letting...

martin2018

law

can i nominate more than one person to be my Next of Kins in the UK

templar018080

HORT1 - some discrepancy!?

Hi all, I got pulled over yesterday because a check revealed I did not have insurance. I was pretty sure I was under a multi-car policy which I explained to the policeman. He said he would give me 7...

xraanswerban

Cowboy Builders

Re. Cowboy Builders on television. Hello, I am confused, how is it a builder can go on ripping unsuspecting people off time after time and not get into trouble. On Cowboy Builders [channel 5...

pinkchick06

Refunds and the law

I purchased 2 exhibition tickets (e tickets) for a make up show this weekend. Unfortunately to a family bereavement I am unable to go. I emailed the company (make up mag) to advise them of the...