Hi malc and welcome to the forum. It is usually possible to carry on paying the HP outside of the IVA with the agreement of your creditors, providing the payments aren't extortionate! Once you have finished paying the HP, the extra money will then be paid into your IVA. Just one thing, who is the HP with? There is a post on here regarding Black Horse attempting to reclaim a car from someone in an IVA.
Does your wife have any joint debts with you? If not, there is no need for her to enter into an IVA.
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