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Cumbrian1

Charged With Battery Help Needed

Hello, I need help and fast please. I am going through a really messy divorce, my wife has hit me 14 times in the last three years, we have three small boys, I called the police the last time she hit...

muskox

Appeal Pcn

I parked in a loading bay and dashed into a shop to fetch something and returned to my car a couple of minutes later to find a PCN on my windscreen. I don't know that this was technically 'loading' or...

MantaRay

Stamp Duty Question

I have only ever owned a park home [mobile home]. If I purchase my first bricks & mortar property would I count as a first time buyer and escape the full rate of stamp duty? Likewise, if I buy the...

fruitsalad

Child In Front Passenger Seat

What age or height can a child sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle on a booster seat?

johnk

Any Disadvantage In Becoming Tenants In Common

Are there any disadvantages to becoming tenants in common can anyone force the sale of the house?

eve1974

Lodger Not Paying Rent

Hello I hope you can give some advice. We took in a lodger on 27 March. The agreement was to pay on the 27th of each month. She had some difficulties after a change of jobs meant her pay date of each...

Ric.ror

Property Being Sold With Possessory Title.

I’ve just seen the above on a property for sale. What does it mean? TIA...

sten102

Parking Fine At Aldi Car Park When Closed

Hi, I have received a £70 parking fine for parking in an Aldi car park in Southville, Bristol, on a Sunday after 4pm when the store was closed. The sign there says 'Aldi customers only' and '90...

nailit

Why So Far Away

Its reported in my local newspaper that the murder suspect in the case of the midwife, Samantha Eastwood is next due to appear at Northampton Crown Court on October 5th. Both victim and accused are...

Survivor1234

Breech Of Non Molestation Order

My ex is currently on judges remaind awaiting sentencing from crown court for ABH as it was referred up from magistrates court as there sentencing of 26 weeks wasn’t sufficient and also he was...

malagabob

Council Housing Query

Can a council take back ask you to hand back a property if you work away for 2 weeks at a time and then only occupy it for weekends. Assuming all rent council tax is paid and up to date.

Gaz36

Deceased Bank Account

My brother died and he was on benefits and lived in council flat I was left to sort funeral and everything else out his only savings was £300 in his bank ive had to pay £1809 before his funeral...

km123

Changing My Witness Statement

Hi, My boyfriend has been charged with one count of public nuisance and 3 counts of common assault against me. I initially said in my statement that he assaulted me, however I did not mention that I...

km123

Changing Witness Statement

Philta

Residency Order For Kids

My son is going to court in Sept for residency of his kids. He has stated the facts which are that his wife was arrested for assault and neglect of kids and is still on bail until end of August. My...

francesca01

Bereavement Damages

My father passed away two years ago and I have recently received a copy of his final account. I note from it that there is a bereavement damages payment made to his estranged wife in the sum of...

Theland

Help With County Court

An unemployed friend has asked me for advice. He is owed £7000 by his sister. He has no money whatsoever but is desperate. He has had a bailiff call because he is behind with his rent. He has no...

Leoquinal201

Assault By Beating, Vulnerable Adult, Where To Go Next?

My father in law was arrested and charged with 'assault by beating' and released on bail until his court hearing on 23/08/2018. The police call was made as a reaction to a non-violent event in a...