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Moved to Australia

savingsgirl
savingsgirl Posts: 8,227 Forumite
in Credit cards
My friend moved to Australia nearly 2 years ago. She had an outstanding credit card debt of approx £2500 which she left money in a bank account to pay off the minimum payment each month. However the money has nearly run out and I know she is struggling at the moment. If she stops paying what is likely to happen?

Thanks
Auntie Savingsgirl 24/9/06 :j

Comments

  • asandwhen
    asandwhen Posts: 1,407 Forumite
    The bank will issue a default - then taker her to court - the court in her absents will issue a county court judgement - if the judgement is not paid then they will send out bailiffs to the address that they have in the uk for her (is this her parents house?).
  • kingkano
    kingkano Posts: 1,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    However they wont send them to australia....

    as far as I am aware personal debts are not internationally enforceable. However, this will mark her credit record here, which could be a problem should she return. ANd any assets she has here (house, car etc) are fair game.
  • savingsgirl
    savingsgirl Posts: 8,227 Forumite
    Would they send baliffs to Australia? I am worried that her parents might be contacted in her absence
    Auntie Savingsgirl 24/9/06 :j
  • savingsgirl
    savingsgirl Posts: 8,227 Forumite
    Would they send baliffs to Australia? I am worried that her parents might be contacted in her absence
    Auntie Savingsgirl 24/9/06 :j
  • savingsgirl
    savingsgirl Posts: 8,227 Forumite
    How did I post twice?!! Doh!!
    Her parents are living at her old address
    Auntie Savingsgirl 24/9/06 :j
  • bikerqueen
    bikerqueen Posts: 427 Forumite
    the parents will most likely fond out when the flood of letters and phone calls for her start
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