I owe £20000 to various credit card companies and a personal loan through having 2 really bad accidents and being unable to work for a year. My husband doesn't know about my debts and I can't tell him as he thinks we don't owe anything and he'd be mortified. I have a motability car and he drives an old car worth around £300, we rent our home and have no assets, would i be eligible for an iva ? I couldnt tell my husband though.
Thank you
I'm a little confused Lynn as your previous posts say you are already in an IVA?
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. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
A DRO or bankruptcy may be appropriate and you could consider an IVA. However I would always advise informing your spouse as it is a lot to carry alone.
If you are already in an IVA Bankruptcy may still be preferable however consider:
Credit rating affected for 6 years form start (so you may add to the existing damage if you have already started an IVA)
You may have to pay contributions for 3 years into your Bankruptcy estate (So may not reduce the term depending on how far into your IVA you are)
I agree with Michael that you should inform your spouse. Your credit rating will again be shot for six years and you will probably have to make payments for 3 years if you go BR. As regards a DRO - do you have more than £50 per month disposable income? If so it will not be for you.
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. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
