We want to pay our debts will no one help us?

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HChrissy

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Post by HChrissy » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:47 pm
We have contacted a IVA expert and have given them our figures and have been told because we don't earn enough to repay any more than £100.00 per month that we could be repaying our debts of £23,500 for 19 years do you agree with this? It's unfair Illness & losing our job caused this we want to pay our debts will no one help us?
 
 

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Post by nicrbk1 » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:55 pm
£100 per month would repay £6000 over 5 year. That's just about 25% if you had no IP fees. Could Citizens advice bureau help out for free?
 
 

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Post by mickyboy » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:57 pm
Good idea nicrbk1. Just be prepared to wait when using them as they are very busy at moment. However, if they can help then it will be worth the wait.
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Post by MelanieGiles » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:29 am
I doubt any IP would do an IVA with contributions of less than £100 per month - I rather think it is a DMP which has been suggested to you rather than an IVA.
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Post by kallis3 » Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:53 am
Hi,

Do you have any assets, such a s house, which you need to protect? If not, then I would seriously consider bankruptcy. Your debts will be written off and although you may have to pay a little across monthly if your disposable income is over £50 a month, ths is only for three years.

If you have any questions you need to ask about it, fire away.
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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.
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Post by Adam Davies » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:01 am
Hi
Try dropping into a Debt Management Plan for now with a view to going into an IVA if and when your disposible income increases.
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Post by Michael Peoples » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:08 am
Your debts may total £23,500 jointly but if individually they are less than £15k either or both of you may qualify for a debt relief order.
Michael Peoples | McCambridge Duffy Insolvency Practitioners
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If you would like to talk to me about proposing an IVA or have any questions at all please visit www.mccambridgeduffy.com
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