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Helpful Questions About Bankruptcy

Dean — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:54:12 +0000

When deciding whether or not bankruptcy is your best or only option, there are many questions you need to ask yourself. Is it okay to go Bankrupt? What do I have to do to go Bankrupt? Will I lose everything? Is the Bankruptcy process painful or humiliating?
These are all valid questions, but what is more important is that you find the answers and face up to them. Once you face up to going bankrupt, declare help then you will be prepared for the tough times ahead, knowing that there is light at then end of the tunnel. Lets try to answer these questions….

Is it okay to go bankrupt?
In recent years you may have noticed that there isn’t as much stigma attached to being in debt, so doesn’t it stand to reason that there will be more people who are unable to repay their debts and go into bankruptcy, the stigma attached to bankruptcy will subside also? Judges and other legal reps such as the Official Receiver are generally sympathetic, as these are not criminal proceedings.

What do I have to do to go bankrupt?
The first thing to do is to go to your local County Court and ask for a bankruptcy pack. You will also need a fee of just under £500 to cover the overall cost of going bankrupt. With the completed bankruptcy pack and fees return to the County Court, you should set aside a day or so. After a brief chat with a Judge, based on your circumstances they will create the bankruptcy order. You then go to the Official Receiver, who will ask you about your income and circumstances and give you some more forms to fill in. That’s it!

Usually a bankruptcy order lasts for only 12 months, compared to 60 for an IVA. You’ll be glad you chose to go bankrupt declare help and start again.

The First steps to Declare Help Becoming Bankrupt

Dean — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:18:50 +0000

Many people are waking up to find that they are in financial trouble. With the economic good times came a sense of ‘I can just pay it off later’, and now in the economic downturn are facing up to the consequences. These consequences come in many forms, from debt negotiation, to IVAs or most serious of all, becoming bankrupt. Declaring help now can not only lessen the impact that interest and late charges can have in the end, but will also lighten the load on your family and loved ones. Once you have settled your debts finally, you can start to rebuild your life and live without stress again.

To begin this process to rebuild your life and repair the financial damage, you must first admit that there is a problem that will not go away by ignoring it. Next you must seek professional help, from an organisation that won’t necessarily charge you, such as the Citzens Advice Bureau. Id you need to they will be there to guide you.

You must keep visualising how good your life will be when you complete the bankruptcy process. So you won’t be able to get store cards or overdrafts or loans, but do you honestly want to go down that route again? You will have learned, the hard way perhaps, that debt is a double edged sword you can do without. Never again will you live beyond your means, but this does’nt mean you won’t be able to enjoy life with your loved ones again. After a period of usually one to three years you become discharged from the bankruptcy order and can again receive credit such as mortgages and loans, though these may be at higher rates, but you will be able to budget accordingly without the spectre of interest to tip over your finances.

Avoid Bankruptcy, Go For Help With Your Debts

Dean — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:25:28 +0000

You may be uncomfortable with opening your private financial life to a stranger, but if your debts are mounting this will happen sooner or later. Declaring help before bankruptcy is the only option can save a lot of time and stress for not only yourself but your family. It is very stressful for children especially as they pick up on their parents feelings due to conversation and the family atmosphere. There are many who are very reluctant to declare they need help due to impending bankruptcy and would rather turn their back and face the abyss of growing credit card repayments and missed mortgage repayments.

Seeking help from a debt management professional is the first step in removing the shackles of ever increasing debt , and can allow you to turn the corner and get on with your life. Debt management professionals can handle negotiation with creditors and are sure to know more than the man in the street when it comes to creating manageable agreements with credit card companies and banks. They are also aware of any loan offers that might just help you breathe comfortably enough to manage to carry on repayments. Before they can approach this stage though they will need to go through your personal finances with a fine tooth comb, which will include all bank statements, credit card statements etc household bills, children’s school fees, everything. The key to finding the right individual or company provide debt management is always going to be word of mouth, this is difficult in such a field though as people especially in Britain are not open to discussing their financial life. Websites and web forums are a better bet as they offer a high degree of anonymity. Discuss thoroughly before you give them permission to proceed what you can expect the final outcome to be, and make them prove what they will do to earn their fee. Just as in any industry the levels of service will vary greatly.Just remember, don’t go bankrupt get help first.

Going Bankrupt? Help Is At Hand

Dean — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:10:18 +0000

In the UK there are many establishments that are geared towards helping people with debt. In every magazine or newspaper there is a ream of adverts stating how they can help you write off your debts. Televison channels show 5 minute infommercials about how you can just walk away with their help.
Credit card debt is a main cause of bankruptcies in the United Kingdom, due to many years of cheap and easy credit being handed out by the banks and other lending institutions. On our doormats every day there would be junk mail stating pre approved for a credit card, ie pre approved for credit card debt. At school we were never taught about APR’s, compound interest, budgeting or the lifetime of debt that awaits us once we start working (albeit not for a minority). And now , with the economy slowing down, industry is about to start shedding jobs leading to masses who will be unable to afford their repayments. This is sure to lead to a massive rise in bankruptcies unless the economy returns to more solid ground. For many people it is already too late - they are unable to manage their debt repayments, and so by delaying declaring help to go bankrupt, they are inevitably making things worse in the long run. This can happen by juggling credit card repayments leading to insurmountable interest charges, creating further self perpetuating credit card debt. Once Bankruptcy proceedings begin it is generally necessary to explain in court how debts were accumulated. If a judge or magistrate believes that the bankruptee was irresponsible, the bankruptcy order can be extended beyond the normal 1 to 3 years. The plus side is that once the bankruptcy petition has been served and dealt with you are free to get on with your life and start enjoying it again. Afterall everyone makes mistakes, the key is whether they learn from them. Sometimes it is better to swallow your pride and seek bankruptcy help, for health of not only yourself but your loved ones also.

Is bankruptcy your best option?

Dean — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:17:11 +0000

If you are thinking of declaring bankruptcy there are many factors to consider. Have you sought help and advice regarding your outstanding debt? Are you aware of the various government organisations and charities that can go through your best options, and the consequences accordingly.

Thinking of going bankrupt? declare help by seeking independent advice from the Citzens Advice Bureau, National Debt Helpline on 0808 808 4000 or contact the Consumer Credit Counselling Service. If you do decide to go ahead with the bankruptcy you will need to fill out a debtor’s petition form, available at https://www.insolvencydirect.gov.uk/isolv/ (note you have to register with the site first). The petition must be taken to your nearest County Court (make sure that they have bankruptcy jurisdiction) and a fee of £120 - £150 pounds must be payed when submitting the bankruptcy petition (nOte that this fee can be waived under certain circumstances, such being on income support), but a further fee of £345 to the Official Receiver must be paid also, and this cannot be waived. Please note that married couples where both are applying for bankruptcy must each pay these fees. Business partners must also pay fees separately unless applying for joint bankruptcy.

What happens then?
An Official Receiver is appointed as trustee of your bankruptcy affairs and to protect your assets. An Insolvency Practitioner is appointed to sell your assets in order to pay off your creditors.Once the bankruptcy proceedings begin You must provide full details of all income, debts and assets to the court appointed Official Receiver within 21 days. You may also have to explain the circumstances of your debts to the Court to satisfy that you have not been reckless financially. Any assets you have must then be handed over to the Official Receiver and you must adhere to the strict rules laid out by the Courts. You will not be able to use and bank or building society account, borrow any money above £250 without first informing you are bankrupt. At this stage you become free from pursuit of said creditors for your outstanding debts. The bankruptcy order will last usually between 1 and 3 years, but can last longer if the Courts feel that the Bankrupt party has been dishonest or reckless in running up their debt