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Debt Relief Orders (DRO) - Information & help thread

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  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
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    b.s do u mind me asking wot town u r in ?
  • Orville
    Orville Posts: 1,906 Forumite
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    I'm gonna hav 2 think about it. Won't bore u all by going in2 every detail but I almost died after an anaesthetic 7yrs ago, some allergic reaction. If they could give me a local i'd hav them out 2moro, but I don't think that's possible. get my DRO out of the way 1st, don't want 2 leave my family all my debts, lol :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    They probably won't give a local because your jaw may have to be dislocated so they can get at em...

    I had mine done years ago under a general and when i woke up each edge of my mouth was how can i say split where they had been getting an angle to pull them out.... (Was in a bit of pain for a couple of weeks after that.)
  • Orville wrote: »
    They probably won't give a local because your jaw may have to be dislocated so they can get at em...

    I had mine done years ago under a general and when i woke up each edge of my mouth was how can i say split where they had been getting an angle to pull them out.... (Was in a bit of pain for a couple of weeks after that.)


    Cheers 4 that Orville, lol :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I have been told that when you're older it's a much more complicated surgery, with much more bleeding :eek:
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    b.s do u mind me asking wot town u r in ?


    No, but I'll p.m u, just in case x
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    ok but just ring first to see if you get the same message...u never know the backlog may have cleared....if u can afford the taxi then go cuz at least then you will know one way or another...i think if u can get in it wont be a 7 wk wait....and if they are still closed then u can just concentrate on what u are doing with ndl and u wont be thinking wot if....:):):)


    Good idea. Actually I'm not sure I can afford the taxi this week, so may just try the redial method like you suggested. Our local CABs only tiny, so I understand they're probably rushed off their feet at the moment. But I do prefer the face 2 face sevice they provide. So, we'll see. Think Orville's trying 2 give me nightmares!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    Orville wrote: »
    They probably won't give a local because your jaw may have to be dislocated so they can get at em...

    I had mine done years ago under a general and when i woke up each edge of my mouth was how can i say split where they had been getting an angle to pull them out.... (Was in a bit of pain for a couple of weeks after that.)
    bloody ell orville glad im not having mine out after reading this lol..:(
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    hey orville did u notice im a stalwart now instead of a convert ...got 2 stars now lol...:T:T:T
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    hey orville did u notice im a stalwart now instead of a convert ...got 2 stars now lol...:T:T:T
    I don't understand the star business :( Bit thick!
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    neither do i lol:)
  • Statement of Affairs and Personal Balance Sheet

    Household Information
    Number of adults in household........... 2
    Number of children in household......... 1
    Number of cars owned.................... 1

    Monthly Income Details
    Monthly income after tax................ 377
    Partners monthly income after tax....... 0
    Benefits................................ 570
    Other income............................ 0
    Total monthly income.................... 947

    Monthly Expense Details
    Mortgage................................ 0
    Secured/HP loan repayments.............. 0
    Rent.................................... 21
    Management charge (leasehold property).. 0
    Council tax............................. 2
    Electricity............................. 40
    Gas..................................... 40
    Oil..................................... 0
    Water rates............................. 30
    Telephone (land line)................... 30
    Mobile phone............................ 50
    TV Licence.............................. 12
    Satellite/Cable TV...................... 0
    Internet Services....................... 13
    Groceries etc. ......................... 380
    Clothing................................ 10
    Petrol/diesel........................... 100
    Road tax................................ 15
    Car Insurance........................... 87
    Car maintenance (including MOT)......... 20
    Car parking............................. 20
    Other travel............................ 0
    Childcare/nursery....................... 0
    Other child related expenses............ 0
    Medical (prescriptions, dentist etc).... 0
    Pet insurance/vet bills................. 0
    Buildings insurance..................... 0
    Contents insurance...................... 15
    Life assurance ......................... 0
    Other insurance......................... 0
    Presents (birthday, christmas etc)...... 10
    Haircuts................................ 12
    Entertainment........................... 0
    Holiday................................. 0
    Emergency fund.......................... 10
    Total monthly expenses.................. 917

    Assets
    Cash.................................... 0
    House value (Gross)..................... 0
    Shares and bonds........................ 0
    Car(s).................................. 2200(owned by dad)
    Other assets............................ 0
    Total Assets............................ 2200
    No Secured nor Hire Purchase Debts

    Unsecured Debts
    Description....................Debt......Monthly...APR
    Social fund....................769.64....0.........0
    Lloyds overdraft...............3000......0.........0
    Natwest cheque.................3500......0.........0
    T-Mobile.......................250.......0.........0
    Next...........................750.......0.........0
    Additions......................335.......0.........0
    Very...........................307.......0.........0
    Marshall ward..................460.......0.........0
    Littlewoods....................140.......0.........0
    Vanquis........................980.......0.........0
    Aqua...........................845.......0.........0
    Capital 1......................610.......0.........0
    Total unsecured debts..........11946.64..0.........-


    Monthly Budget Summary
    Total monthly income.................... 947
    Expenses (including HP & secured debts). 917
    Available for debt repayments........... 30
    Monthly UNsecured debt repayments....... 0
    Amount left after debt repayments....... 30

    Personal Balance Sheet Summary
    Total assets (things you own)........... 2,200
    Total HP & Secured debt................. -0
    Total Unsecured debt.................... -11,946.64
    Net Assets.............................. -9,746.64

    Is this ok or do i stil need to fine tune it.
    Calling up CAB tommorow. apart from credit reports do i need a balance from every creditor individually or is that all done by DRO team?

    Thanks for everyone's help.:beer:
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