Why should I consider a Debt Relief Order rather than Bankruptcy?
The fee to apply for a Debt Relief Order is less.
One of the main differences between a Debt Relief Order and Bankruptcy is the cost.
The cost of applying for a Debt Relief is £90. The normal cost for Bankruptcy is £510. However, unlike in Bankruptcy, there are no exemptions in paying the fee with a Debt Relief Order.
The payment for the Debt Relief Order can be made in instalments. A maximum of 6 months is allowed to pay the £90.
For others the stress and worry of having to attend Court to be made bankrupt is removed in a Debt Relief Order, as there is no requirement to attend Court.
Bankruptcy does not have a limit on the level of debt, whereas Debt Relief Order debts must be a maximum of £15,000.
Payments into a Pension fund are not treated the same in Bankruptcy as they are in Debt Relief Order. In a Debt Relief Order, any funds that you have paid into a pension fund, or have been paid into one for you, are counted towards the £300 limit for Assets. In the case of someone who is no longer working, but whose previous employer had paid into a company pension fund for them, is likely to find that they do not qualify for a Debt Relief Order because of level of assets.
Currently there are a greater variety of basic bank accounts available to people who go for Debt Relief Order rather than Bankruptcy.
A Debt Relief Order though is not available to someone who owns a property, whereas Bankruptcy could be (dependant on certain factors).
If you would like more information please contact us Money Advice Direct on 0800 074 6918 or fill in our form by clicking here
If you are unsure as to whether an Debt Relief Order is the best way to solve your debt problems please call us on 0800 074 6918.
If you wish to discuss the Debt Relief Order procedure and understand how it can help you please complete the following form or telephone freephone 0800 074 6918.
Listed below are some of the frequently asked questions relating to Debt Relief Orders
- Introduction to Debt Relief Orders
- What is a Debt Relief Order?
- What debts can be included in a Debt Relief Order?
- What debts are excluded from a DebtRelief Order?
- Is my Hire Purchase affected by a Debt Relief Order?
- Is my Motability Car Scheme affected by a Debt Relief Order?
- Who can apply for a Debt Relief Order?
- What is a Competent Authority?
- What is an Approved Intermediary?
- What is the cost of a Debt Relief Order?
- Why should I consider a Debt Relief Order rather than Bankruptcy?
- How do I apply for a Debt Relief Order?
- Who decides if my Debt Relief Order is approved?
- What if my circumstances change whilst I am in a Debt Relief Order?
- How will my creditors know I am in a Debt Relief Order?
- What happens to interest and charges if I am in a Debt Relief Order?
- Rent Arrears and Debt Relief Order's
- Will I be allowed a reasonable standard of living?
- Debt Relief Order Case Study 1
- Debt Relief Order Case Study 2
- Debts incurred after the granting of a Debt Relief Order
- What are the restrictions of a Debt Relief Order?
- What happens if you are dishonest before or during a Debt Relief Order?
- How will a Debt Relief Order affect you?
- What debts are not covered by a Debt Relief Order?
- Will a Debt Relief Order (DRO) affect my council tenancy as I am in debt?
- Can I apply to the Police if I have a Debt Relief Order (DRO)?
- Does getting a job after getting a Debt Relief Order (DRO) affect me, because I am seriously in debt?
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In the guide we cover such subjects as IVA Approval, early settlment of your IVA, missed IVA payments, IVA failure, additional debt claims and much more.
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