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Hi All

Doing an I&E. How much can be put down for board (money paid to parent for lodgings)?

Also, is there a link to guidence on how much my cousin (this is for her) should be putting down in each category? Currently, she'd in a pickle and isn't even living so spends zero on almost everything she can as she's not got anything left after debts. 

P.s This forum saved my life 10 years ago, I was as low as I imagine one can be. From 2010 to now it's been a journey, but now I even own my own home and in 2010 I wasn't even allowed a SIM Only contract.

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    Complete your Statement of Affairs (SOA) and then post it into this thread.  (copy & paste)
    You should be completing the form using the board rate that you are paying.  Plus any bills, food etc
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    Hi All

    Doing an I&E. How much can be put down for board (money paid to parent for lodgings)?

    Also, is there a link to guidence on how much my cousin (this is for her) should be putting down in each category? Currently, she'd in a pickle and isn't even living so spends zero on almost everything she can as she's not got anything left after debts. 

    P.s This forum saved my life 10 years ago, I was as low as I imagine one can be. From 2010 to now it's been a journey, but now I even own my own home and in 2010 I wasn't even allowed a SIM Only contract.

    You guys are amazing. 

    Your cousin should not be prioritising unsecured credit debts over living expences, essential payments come first, if theres non left for the debts, then so be it, they can`t take what she dosen`t have.
    Maybe she should take advantage of a DRO (subject to status) post up the SOA so we can advise.
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