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£1500 in 10 days...?

Hello all.

This is my first thread, hope you can help...?

My father in law took my wife to court two years ago over a 'loan' he made to her when she split up with her ex partner several years ago. My wife always believed this was a gift but after the whole family broke off relations with her father (long story!) she received a summons from the court. He stated it had only been a loan and now he wanted it back. In summary, the court found in his favour and ordered my wife to pay back the £3200. We have been paying £50 per month since. My wife (unbeknown to me) hasnt paid the last 3 payments as I think she had just had enough of the thought of her own dad treating her like this - its not been easy!!

Anyway, we have now received a warrant of execution from the court demanding payment of the £1500 balance before 15th of this month. My wife has contacted the court and they have said this is not negotiable. Is this correct?

Just to re-iterate, this is an agreement made by the court between my wife and her dad, not a company, business or credit provider.

Any help appreciated.....!

Comments

  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    Can't offer any advice i'm afraid.

    I would try posting this over on the consumeractiongroup forum under legal issues though incase they can clarify and advise of what your options may be.

    http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/legal-issues/
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
  • I imagine if it's been ordered by the court then it is as a result of enforcement proceedings which she has failed to defend. Has she had any papers from the court?
    Debt free as of July 2010 :j
    £147,174.00/£175,000
    Eating an elephant, one bite at a time
    £147,000 in 100 months!
  • savingmummy
    savingmummy Posts: 2,915 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    This is very awkward as it is between family but as it has been from court i would say it is legit!
    What were your wifes reasons for not paying? has she got a dd/so set up?
    DebtFree FEB 2010!
    Slight blip in 2013 - Debtfree Aug 2014 :j

    Savings £132/£1000.
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