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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:27 am
by MdB87
We have four children, IVA approved in 2014. The IVA company put the household expenditure at £560.00. This does not cover the household food bill will four growing hungry children. 1st annual review in a couple of months, can this be increased.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:39 am
by Shining
Hi and welcome to the forum. If you're struggling when you complete your IVA income and expenditure as part of the review I would definitely request an increase. Why not keep a few receipts they may never be needed but just in case to prove expenditure on food.
There are plenty of money saving ideas via this forum too which may be worth a search for as we've all been there honest and I do know it's not easy with ever increasing prices.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:18 am
by plasticdaft
Certainly be prepared to argue the case for an increase, as mentioned maybe keep a few receipts to back yourself up. If you dont ask you dont get.
We had normally 2 decent weeks of groceries then a lesser week then by the 4th week it was tesco beans on toast for a couple of evening meals!!
Needs must during an IVA but whilst eextravagance is out you shouldnt have to starve.
Paul
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:41 am
by Adam Davies
Hi
I would ask for a higher allowance, nothing to lose
What ages are the children ?
Regards
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:56 am
by Dave Bowman
Hi
The max guideline food allowance for 2 adults & 4 kids it £698.
Plenty of scope to ask for a bit more if you're struggling
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:53 am
by Bowman
hi, the children are aged 5, 7, 8 and 14.
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:30 pm
by Foggy
The IP should have up to 15% wriggle room built in without going back to creditors.