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New Partner - Old Debts

I've been leading a credit-free life since my daughter was born seven years ago after stupidly getting myself into £30,000 worth of debt on my ex-husband's behalf. Having been unable to work for the past years due to her ill health, I've been making a monthly payment of £5 to my main creditor.

I also have a student loan, and a CCJ from HFC bank which I've lost track of after having moved home three times.

My new partner is moving in with us later this year and I was wondering if bankrupcy might be an option. My main creditor is refusing to accept that I will have no income of my own, and that DP is not responsible for my past mistakes so I'm seriously considering this.

We will be sharing a housing association property and I do not own a car. Can they take my furniture? My partner only has a basic bank account, no credit cards, but I do pay some things by Direct Debit. I can anticipate this being a problem.

Help and advice gratefully received! Thanks in advance.

Anneliese

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  • chevalier
    chevalier Posts: 7,937 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    would suggest a trip to the CAB as they should be able to advise you on this.
    chev
    I want a job that is less than an hour driving away from my house! Are you listening universe?
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