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Lucy Warwick-Ching

Head of Community

Lucy Warwick-Ching is the head of community, in charge of developing the FT's commenting strategy. She writes the weekly Your Questions column.

Previously Lucy was the personal finance digital editor. She produced the FT Money Show podcast, coordinated FT Money’s digital output and wrote for the weekday newspaper and FT.com.

Email Lucy Warwick-Ching @WarwickChing  on X.com (link opens in a new browser window)
  • Saturday, 10 January, 2026
    Work & Careers
    Where did all the Saturday jobs go?

    Britain’s teenagers are having to compete with older applicants and face tougher employment rules

    Montage image of teenage restaurant workers, a teenager using a laptop looking frustrated, and downward triangle shapes
  • Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    What is the ‘best’ way to divorce for our children?

    My wife and I have decided to separate but we have two youngsters with special educational needs

    hand holding scissors cutting a paper family in two. With a family separated in the background.
  • Wednesday, 31 December, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Will I be responsible for unpaid tax on my late mother’s estate?

    I am the executor and have discovered my sibling did not declare a gift from our mother

    A document labelled "Last Will and Testament" on a desk next to a calculator and notepad.
  • Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
    Your QuestionsLaw
    How can I ensure my ex-wife brings my children home?

    She plans to take them to the US to see her family at Christmas

    A woman and a child holding hands, each carrying luggage, stand against an orange and yellow background with stars and stripes.
  • Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should we give our children powers of attorney?

    Most of our friends are doing it

    Couple and family member discussing a legal document with British Pound notes in the background
  • Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How can I protect my children’s inheritance?

    My partner and I are due to marry but have children from previous relationships

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  • Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should I make a career move to the UK?

    I’m worried about the tax implications as well as the practicality of getting a visa

    Women pushing a suitcase with a union jack flag and visa stamp behind her.
  • Wednesday, 19 November, 2025
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    Must I share money made before marriage in my divorce?

    Recent trend of judges including all assets — before and after marriage — in financial settlements has raised concerns

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  • Thursday, 13 November, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can a homebuyer demand a price cut over a mistake on a form?

    My parents made an error when selling their house and the buyer has asked for £50,000 off the purchase price

    Elder couple sat in a sofa looking at a form with a computer.
  • Wednesday, 5 November, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can my children who board at a UK school stay with us when we visit?

    As my partner and I don’t have British or settled status, we’ve been told they cannot reside with us for a weekend or half-term break. Is this right?

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  • Wednesday, 29 October, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can I force my ex-partner to contribute financially to our child?

    Since separation he has shown little intention of helping us

    Couples meeting with lawyer with English currency in the background.
  • Thursday, 23 October, 2025
    Q&AAsk an Expert
    How is AI reshaping the world of work? You asked, we answered

    Chief data reporter John Burn-Murdoch and employment columnist Sarah O’Connor replied to readers

  • Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How can we avoid being scammed?

    As chief financial officer of a family business, I feel we are at risk

    Montage image of a phone with an alert symbol in one hand and a credit card in the other hand
  • Wednesday, 15 October, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should I tell my stepchildren they won’t inherit the family home?

    I would rather leave it to my niece

    Semi detached house with a will and testament legal document in front.
  • Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
    Your QuestionsProfessional services
    I need to make staff redundant — how can I do it fairly?

    We’re having to consider cutting costs. Unfortunately, this may mean reducing headcount

    Office workers holding boxes in front of a union jack flag.
  • Wednesday, 1 October, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can I stop my ex-wife from delaying our divorce?

    As each stage gets delayed my legal costs are rising

  • Friday, 26 September, 2025
    Marriage and divorce
    Welcome to London, the divorce capital of the world

    A recent court ruling is expected to bring a new flood of ‘divorce tourists’ seeking higher payouts

    An illustration of a judge stamping a divorce certificate, with legal papers scattered on a desk and a suitcase nearby
  • Wednesday, 24 September, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How should we pass our family business to our children?

    We want to retire but worry about incoming IHT rules

  • Tuesday, 16 September, 2025
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    How do I pass wealth down to my children without them wasting it?

    Our two children know that we are wealthy, but they are not aware of the full extent of our fortunes

    Montage of a mother talking to her teenage daughter holding some cash
  • Wednesday, 10 September, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Should I sell my home to pay for care fees?

    I can’t afford to pay for costs out of my personal income but I don’t want to sell my property

  • Tuesday, 2 September, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    How can I protect joint family money?

    My brother moved to Dubai, but still owes me money

    A hand grips a hammer raised above a piggy bank
  • Thursday, 28 August, 2025
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    How will the IHT rule changes impact me?

    I live in Hong Kong but my children live in the UK

    Montage of a typical British house with the Hong Kong skyline in the background
  • Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Can I challenge my solicitor’s fees?

    Legal costs have doubled what was originally agreed for help with a dispute

  • Tuesday, 12 August, 2025
    Your QuestionsLaw
    Do we need to employ our nanny?

    She will split her weekly hours between us and another family

  • Tuesday, 5 August, 2025
    Your QuestionsInsight & Comment
    Will my child maintenance payments be capped?

    I’m a higher earner and in the process of getting divorced

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