Being chased over a debt that I have a CCJ on already

ErikaRex

I've got someone pestering to meet me to give me an order to attend court, over a long ago debt that I have already had a CCJ for. He insists on meeting me tomorrow, what can I do about it, do I need to meet him, do I have to attend court again for the same debt, what shall I do?

Thanks

Does it have any impact that I've moved several times and have changed my name?

fatbelly

Is this the court bailiff trying to serve an order to obtain information?

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/ManagingDebt/Makingacourtclaimformoney/DG_195828

ErikaRex

I don't know, when I attended previously I wasn't asked to pay anything.

ErikaRex

BUMP - I don't know anything about this stuff, I usually hide from debts, but are trying to sort my finances out, no idea what to do.

chanz4

Sounds like they are trying to serve you with an order to attend, op wouldn't ignore as things may turn worse for you.

Trollfever

If you are issued with a court order to obtain information, it's very important that you go to the hearing and answer the questions you are asked. If you don't turn up and don't have a good reason why, or you don't answer the questions, you can be sent to prison.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/debt_e/debt_action_your_creditor_can_take_e/how_a_creditor_can_get_information_about_your_finances.htm

skintandscared_2

Maybe they are actually trying to enforce the CCJ. You know a CCJ isn't a write-off, don't you? It's a county court judgment that means you owe someone some money. Was the CCJ awarded more than 6 years ago? That is the limit on chasing it. (I know, because we have a CCJ against someone that runs out early next year and we intend getting them back to court before then!)

ErikaRex

skintandscared wrote: »

Maybe they are actually trying to enforce the CCJ. You know a CCJ isn't a write-off, don't you? It's a county court judgment that means you owe someone some money. Was the CCJ awarded more than 6 years ago? That is the limit on chasing it. (I know, because we have a CCJ against someone that runs out early next year and we intend getting them back to court before then!)

Does that mean I should avoid seeing any officials regarding this matter, until I am over the 6 year mark?

ErikaRex

How can I prove that the period has been over 6 years, I no longer have access to any details, after changing my name, bank and address.

chanz4

if the ccj is still there, tough

erimus1

ErikaRex wrote: »

How can I prove that the period has been over 6 years, I no longer have access to any details, after changing my name, bank and address.

You owe the money so go to court and make an arrangement to pay or it will only get worse. They won't stop till they serve you.