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PM22
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Hi, I’m fed up of my dmp which has 42 months left to run….think I made the wrong decision…can I just go bancrupt or do I have to stick with the dmp?
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  • Brie
    Brie Posts: 10,143 Forumite
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    Fed up why?  Do you know how bankruptcy will effect you - job wise etc?? 

    Did someone help you with the decision, if so they must have a reason why they thought it the right choice (hopefully other than it would make them money.)
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  • Grumpelstiltskin
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    With bankruptcy could could be paying  for 36 months, so little difference.
    If you go down to the woods today you better not go alone.
  • PM22
    PM22 Posts: 212 Forumite
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    I thought with bankruptcy you’re discharged after 12 months?
  • sourcrates
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    PM22 said:
    I thought with bankruptcy you’re discharged after 12 months?
    You are discharged after 12 months normally.

    However, depending on your disposable income, if you have more than £20 disposable income, per month, you will likely get an IPA (income payment arrangement) which lasts for 36 months.

    Why did you opt for DMP originally ?

    Homeowner/renting ?

    Expensive car or other assets ?
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  • PM22
    PM22 Posts: 212 Forumite
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    I was only given the choice of a dmp
    I neither own nor rent and my car is worth about 1.5k
  • sammyjammy
    sammyjammy Posts: 7,393 Forumite
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    Stick with the DMP, can you increase your payments or save up for Full and Final settlements at all?
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  • PM22
    PM22 Posts: 212 Forumite
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    How much would I need to save for full and finals on 9k debt?
  • sourcrates
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    PM22 said:
    I was only given the choice of a dmp
    I neither own nor rent and my car is worth about 1.5k
    By whom ?? 

    How much debt do you currently have ?


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  • PM22
    PM22 Posts: 212 Forumite
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    I am with Payplan and I started with 10k Deby and now I have 9k
  • sourcrates
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    PM22 said:
    I am with Payplan and I started with 10k Deby and now I have 9k
    You should not go bankrupt for 9k.

    Have you considered a debt relief order (DRO) ?

    Why not check out the qualifying criteria and see if you fit ?

    Also have you checked to see if all your debts are enforceable, have you done CCA requests ? do you have any health issues or problems that mean you can`t work ?
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