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Dizziediva2011

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Post by Dizziediva2011 » Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:26 pm
On this forum i have been advised to take out a separate IVA to my ex partner because we live separate lives although some of our debts are joint. I am on benefits and want to know if you can take out an IVA whilst recieving benefits?
 
 

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Post by kallis3 » Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:33 pm
Hi Dizziediva,

Yes you can do an IVA whilst receiving benefits. As long as it is affordable there is no problem.

Have you spoken to anyone yet?
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Post by Dizziediva2011 » Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:42 pm
kallis3 wrote:

Hi Dizziediva,

Yes you can do an IVA whilst receiving benefits. As long as it is affordable there is no problem.

Have you spoken to anyone yet?


I dont know of any reputable companies as yet so no, but i am researching this first before i do it. In the meantime im getting very stressed having creditors harrassing me with telephone calls and threatening letters, ie Natwest. I recieved a letter from Triton saying that they want me to pay the balance in full or increase my payment proposal of £1 token payment per month as i am on ESA or they will apply for a charging order and their client may even get possession of my home.[:0]
 
 

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Post by Foggy » Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:44 pm
Hi, as I said on your other post, pop over to www.iva.com and speak to a couple of the companies there for free advice. They are very helpful and help you to put your thoughts together too.
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Post by kallis3 » Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:05 pm
Agree with Foggy - you need to speak to an expert via the link provided. The advice is free and impartial.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley.
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