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Moving abroad but want closure

I am moving to the US to be with my wife in January. I currently have circa £10,000 of unsecured debt (credit cards, overdraft) and some outstanding mobile phone/broadband contracts.

I am not going to be in a position to settle this before I leave as I'm struggling to pay this as it stands, however I don't want to just leave it and hope for the best.

I'm currently working and renting a room but I will be moving without having a job lined up and will be supported by my wife until I get a job.

What are my options? Will I be able to set up a DMP and then only pay in when I have an income or would I be able to get a DRO before I leave, even though I technically have more than £50 of disposable income.

Essentially my situation is that I'm just about making ends meet in my current situation but come January I will be in another country with no income. What are my options? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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  • as a moving and storage companies in united states of America like to suggest that talk with customer care professional before hiring someone for moving services to avoid loss of moving cost.
  • Heffi1
    Heffi1 Posts: 1,291 Forumite
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    as a moving and storage companies in united states of America like to suggest that talk with customer care professional before hiring someone for moving services to avoid loss of moving cost.

    What has this got to do with paying debts off before moving overseas?
    :) Been here for a long time and don't often post
  • DevCoder
    DevCoder Posts: 3,362 Forumite
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    Nothing, it's a spammer, shame he can't post links.

    Reported as spam :)
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