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  • jen_jen_2
    jen_jen_2 Posts: 1,032 Forumite
    you have debts of less than 5K, if you also have a ccj you can ask the court for an administration order, this will mean you pay the court one payment and they pay out to your creds. like a debt management plan but via the court. They can also look at writing some of the debt off depending on your circs.

    Make sure you ask the CAB about this option as it may the best solution for you.

    if you are up to it do your budget and list of creditors before you go, this will help to keep you focused and clear - good luck and dont worry ;)
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  • Eliza252
    Eliza252 Posts: 449 Forumite
    Redrez, panic yee not! Your debts are not that bad and its great that you have decided to get a handle on them now. Its easy to get overwhelmed if you are rushed off your feet all the time and I know how incredibly stressful family trouble can be (There IS nothing worse!). Congratulate yourself on only slipping up a bit on the credit card side of things, take a deep breath and go and see the CAB - they will soon put you on the right path.
    Do, let us know how you get on, any more info about your finances, you never know what handy tips are on offer
    And look at the Old style money saving board - absolutely priceless tips and a very very friendly crowd - goodluck!
    I've made my debts bite-size too depressing to look at all at once so am handling them one at a time - first up Graduate Loan £1720 paid off! only £280 to go!!!
    Money to raise for tuition fees: £3000
    When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!!
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