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Re: Family lawyer - recommendation needed

I can recommend a phenomenal family lawyer with real experience and expertise in contending with abusive (forgive me, I know that's a hard word to hear in this situation) men. She's also excellent on the finance side. She has acted for a friend with a horrendous ex, who was financially and emotional...
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Topic: Family lawyer - recommendation needed
Replies: 10
by Platypus
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:08 pm

Re: Former Landlord blackmailing us- what to do?

There are three issues here.  The first, as has been said, is that the deposit must be lodged in a recognised scheme . If it isn't, then the landlord owes the tenant a very large compensatory payment.  The second is that fair wear and tear to a property is reasonable, and unless you have caused prev...
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Topic: Former Landlord blackmailing us- what to do?
Replies: 5
by Platypus
Mon May 16, 2022 10:34 am

Re: LOST GOLD SIGNET RING & CUFF RING

There's a free service offered by a group, nationally, of metal detector owners to find lost rings. They ask just for a donation to their current charity, I believe.  The National Ring Recovery Service Their Instagram shows the odd pleased celebrity they've helped, with Sarah Beeny being the most re...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: LOST GOLD SIGNET RING & CUFF RING
Replies: 2
by Platypus
Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:00 pm

Re: Good place for ear piercing?

Odd as it sounds, a tattoo parlour is best. Gun piercings are poor quality; it's optimal to be done by someone with expertise, using a needle. I wish I'd known that when I had my own done, as a teenager! An American friend told me the difference - it's apparently a big thing over there! Which this U...
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Topic: Good place for ear piercing?
Replies: 10
by Platypus
Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:11 am

Re: Best divorce lawyers

Emily Watson at Raydens is extremely good with manipulatively charming  people - to cite the friend who has used her, "she sees through them like tissue paper". She has expertise in high worth financial settlements and child arrangements orders and my friend was very, very relieved to have...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Best divorce lawyers
Replies: 9
by Platypus
Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:03 am

Re: can i gazump a friend?

I think you need to be clearer on what you mean by gazump.  You say the friend has made an offer, but not whether the offer has been accepted. If it has, then offering more in hopes that the seller will break the agreement in favour of you is really horrible. It's so dishonourable, I know estate age...
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Topic: can i gazump a friend?
Replies: 12
by Platypus
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:39 am

Re: speech and language therapist

May I ask what the concerns are? SLTs vary depending upon the issue.  I can personally recommend Helen, and without reservation. Jackie and Juanita are also phenomenally good. Juanita is apparently the go-to for ADHD type issues, and really thorough and detailed generally, and Jackie is great across...
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Topic: speech and language therapist
Replies: 7
by Platypus
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:21 pm

Re: Aggressive door to door hawker

Yes, thank you. I had no idea they are not bona fide. I am obviously a bit gullible. I will go through Langley House from now on. You have nothing to apologise for. You are a kind person who wants to help others - the ones who should be apologising are the creatures who prey on the goodness of othe...
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Topic: Aggressive door to door hawker
Replies: 21
by Platypus
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:43 pm

Re: Aggressive door to door hawker

Just unearthed this series of reports from various cities about "Nottingham Knockers" as the scam is known. Honestly, every time you make a purchase you encourage them to keep trying the area. There are genuine schemes to help young offenders - this isn't one of them. Cambridge: http://www...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Aggressive door to door hawker
Replies: 21
by Platypus
Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:18 am

Re: Aggressive door to door hawker

Perfectly civil or not, I'm afraid they are not perfectly worthy of support. It's a known scam, and they prey on the goodwill and generosity of kind strangers. I've fallen for it myself before, when we lived in Islington - there is no shame in wanting to help people who seem to be trying to work the...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Aggressive door to door hawker
Replies: 21
by Platypus
Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:04 am