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Jaimi Kenny ‘fiercely’ keep her family together even after her parents divorced

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Lisa Curry and her ex-husband Grant Kenny put on a united front as they bid farewell to their eldest daughter Jaimi at her funeral on Saturday, following her tragic death aged 33.  And new reports claim Jaimi was largely to thank for keeping her tight-knit family together, even until the end.   ‘She was so fiercely … Read more

BEL MOONEY: How do I tell my family I’m dating a divorced dad-of-three?

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Dear Bel, I’m 27 and need advice about whether, and how, I should tell my parents about my older boyfriend, who is divorced with three young children. We met at work two years ago. I was instantly attracted to him, despite his age (he’s 41) and circumstances. We both have successful careers. He sees his … Read more

Divorced single mother says men see her children as ‘baggage’

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Divorced single mother, 33, says she has no problem getting dates with men who call her ‘beautiful’ but claims she’s been dumped 30 times because they see her two children as ‘baggage’ Naomi Way, 33, has been on more than 30 dates since her divorce four years ago She believes men see her children and … Read more

Married, divorced and widowed women being urged to check if they are being underpaid state pension

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Women are being urged to check whether they are being underpaid the state pension after a government blunder left tens of thousands missing out on money they are entitled to in their retirement. Married, divorced and widowed women are the three groups who may have been affected by the pension mishap – which has already … Read more

People who get divorced are more likely to die early than heavy drinkers

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People who get divorced are more likely to die than heavy drinkers, people with money problems and those who never got married in the first place, a study has shown. Scientists revealed the disparity after asking 13,611 American adults aged between 50 and 104 about their lives over the previous 16 years, between 1992 and … Read more

How much state pension can you get if you are separated but not divorced?

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My 73-year-old mum is separated from my dad and on £80 a week state pension – should she get more? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:50 BST, 3 February 2020 | Updated: 10:25 BST, 14 February 2020 My mum currently receives a reduced state pension of around £80 per … Read more

I wrongly thought I got divorced – can my wife share an inheritance?

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I have just read Steve Webb’s column about a lady believing she was divorced and she in fact wasn’t. I find myself in the same position.  A decri nisi was issued but not a decri absolute. I only discovered this when applying for my state pension and they required a copy of the absolute. I … Read more